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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.

Mid-Lothian Mines Entertainment will present concerts at Mid-Lothian Mines Park in May 2019.
The May lineup is as follows:
May 4th: The Shooters; May 11th: Pump House Blues Band; May 18th: The Killer B’s; May 25th: East of Hollywood

Steam Bell Beer Works and Chick-Fil-A will be on site at 5:00pm (sold separately) Concert will begin at 6:00pm, Admission to concert is $5.00/adult, No coolers & No pets, please.

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

“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.