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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.

Wishing you and yours a Happy Holiday Season.

Chesterfield County Parks & Recreation and Mid-Lothian Mines and Railroad Foundation Presents
EAST OF HOLLYWOOD with Special Guest PUMPHOUSE in concert on Saturday, September 22, 2018 at 4pm the Mid-Lothian Mine Park at 13286 N. Woolridge Rd. in Midlothian, VA

Food vendors will be Firehouse Bar-B-Q and Coalmine Coffee. Steam Bell Beer Works will be there.
The Mid-Lothian Mines and Railroad Foundation will be selling its Ball Caps and T-Shirts.

Tickets are $10 and will be sold at the gate.
Cash, credit and debit cards are accepted.

Bring a lawn chair or blanket.
Plenty of Park parking with overflow parking at American Family Fitness.

See more info on Facebook and the website:
https://www.facebook.com/midlominespark
https://www.midlomines.org

August 10, 2018
FREE Live music, food trucks, local vendors, and fun for the whole family!
The event is completely free, and all donations are to support The Richmond Animal League!
Be sure to come out and support local businesses, local music, and local charity!
Be sure to bring a blanket or chairs!

Friday, August 10 at 6 PM – 9 PM
Mid-Lothian Mines Park, 13301 N Woolridge Rd, Midlothian, Virginia 23114

BANDS:
The Instructors (The Jack Ryan Music Band)
Josh Grigsby and County Line
The Steel Tips

FOOD/VENDORS:
Coal Mine Coffee, Outlaw BBQ, Cotton’s Kitchen, Chick-Fil-A, Jack Ryan Music
The Lawn Boy – Be sure to check out The Lawn Boy LTD’s cornhole game at their booth!
Julep Belle Designs

Water is available exclusively at the Jack Ryan Music booth!

August 19, 2018
Looking for good, clean fun? You’ll find it at Music@The Mines!
Free concert and family fun event scheduled for August 19, 2018

MIDLOTHIAN, VA (July 23, 2018) – Music@The Mines, a free event featuring wholesome live music, children’s activities and family fun, will be held Sunday, Aug. 19, from 3 to 5 p.m. at Mid-Lothian Mines Park, 13301 N. Woolridge Road in Midlothian, next to American Family Fitness.

The no-admission event, sponsored by Mt. Pisgah United Methodist Church, will feature live contemporary Christian music performed by Mt. Pisgah’s Arise praise band, as well as face-painting, games and crafts for children. Bottled water and refreshments will be available, and pets on leashes are welcome.

Attendees are encouraged to bring school supplies for donation. A collection box will be available on site. Mt. Pisgah will distribute all donated supplies to area schools with children in need.

No registration or RSVPs are required for the event. Everyone is encouraged to drop by anytime during the event time frame for free fun and music.

For more information about this event, contact Mt. Pisgah at (804) 794-5856 or office@mtpisgahva.org.

“A Celebration of the Vine”, hosted by the Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce has grown in attendance in recent years from 1,600 in 2007 to over 5,000 in 2015. As a premier event for the county, it showcases Virginia wines, regional entertainment and community involvement from a cultural and economic standpoint. Having earned the reputation as a “class act” presentation, this successful event incorporates teamwork and volunteerism within the Chesterfield Chamber and the community.

For more information and to get tickets.

The Urban Farmhouse, a casual market café and coffee & tea house expands from the historic Shockoe Slip district of Richmond, Virginia to its second location at The MillWorks at the Green just off of Midlothian Turnpike near Woolridge Road in the heart of Midlothian, Virginia.

Read more about The Urban Farmhouse news and its history. Help us welcome our new tenant and spread the good news…Like it, Tweet it, Comment on it, etc.

See our progress! View photos of our office and retail park progress at The MillWorks at the Green. A development at the corner of Coalfield Road and Woolridge Road, across from the Midlothian – YMCA in Midlothian, Virginia. Posted 2012. We’ve made great progress since this was posted in 2012! Come out and see what we’ve done.

The Millworks awarded: The MillWorks at the Green, an office and retail park in Midlothian, Virginia was recognized with an award as one of Richmond’s 16 best commercial real estate properties Read the rest of this entry »