Archive for October, 2023
Mid-Lothian Mines Day – 2023
Mid-Lothian Mines Day
Come out to Mid-Lothian Mines and Railroad Park and learn about the
vast coal mining history that abounded in Midlothian. Activities include
living history demonstrations, coal mining and railroad displays, period
music, children’s games, and trolley tours. The event is free and open to
the public.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2023
11 AM – 3 PM
Free Parking On-Site
Location:
Mid-Lothian Mines Park
13286 North Woolridge Road
​Midlothian, VA 23114
Mid-Lothian Mines Day is offered in conjunction with Midlothian Village Day.
Details: Call 804-751-4946 or visit midlomines.org
– 11 a.m. & 1 p.m. Trolley Tours of First Baptist Church of Midlothian &
Midlothian Elementary School to view new historical markers to highlight
African American history in Midlothian.
– 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. Tours of Mid-Lothian Mines Park
– 11 a.m. Living History Performance of a Life of a Coal Miner
– 11:30 a.m., 1:45 p.m. Press Gang
– 12:15 p.m., 2:30 p.m. Harken Back String Band
– 1 p.m. Richmond Alumni Band
Concessions provided by Fantabulous Chef.
Special thanks to Thomas Garner of the Mid-Lothian Mines Foundation for his generosity and support. Sponsored by the Mid-Lothian Mines & Railroads Foundation and the Chesterfield County Department of Parks and Recreation.