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The Mary Ingles 18th Century History Event

Beech Fork State Park 5601 Longbranch Rd, Barboursville, WV, United States

In cooperation with our partner, Beech Fork Lake State Park of WV State Parks, MITA will be celebrating the 268th anniversary of Mary Ingles's odyssey in 1755 as she was captured by, and escaped from, the Shawnee Indians. Friday, Sept 15, will focus on school-age groups, both public and home-schooled. There will be living history,... View Article

The Mary Ingles 18th Century History Event

Beech Fork State Park 5601 Longbranch Rd, Barboursville, WV, United States

In cooperation with our partner, Beech Fork Lake State Park of WV State Parks, MITA will be celebrating the 268th anniversary of Mary Ingles's odyssey in 1755 as she was captured by, and escaped from, the Shawnee Indians. Friday, Sept 15, will focus on school-age groups, both public and home-schooled. There will be living history,... View Article

The Mary Ingles 18th Century History Event

Beech Fork State Park 5601 Longbranch Rd, Barboursville, WV, United States

In cooperation with our partner, Beech Fork Lake State Park of WV State Parks, MITA will be celebrating the 268th anniversary of Mary Ingles's odyssey in 1755 as she was captured by, and escaped from, the Shawnee Indians. Friday, Sept 15, will focus on school-age groups, both public and home-schooled. There will be living history,... View Article

Activities at Beech Fork

Beech Fork State Park 5601 Longbranch Rd, Barboursville, WV, United States

Anything That Floats: Join us at 12:00 p.m. at the boat launch. Bring literally anything that floats! You can boat on: air mattress, barrels, inflatables, duct tape and cardboard boats, kayaks, canoes, standup paddle boards, etc. We’ll launch from the boat dock for some water fun. Wear ridiculous outfits, and enjoy the day on the... View Article

Free

Activities at Beech Fork

Beech Fork State Park 5601 Longbranch Rd, Barboursville, WV, United States

Nature Journaling @ 2 PM: Meet your naturalist in the activities room to learn how to keep a nature journal! Paper and pencils will be provided to make your first entry. We will take a short walk outside. Monarch Butterfly Craft @ 4 PM: Come to the activities room for a fun craft on the... View Article

Free

Activities at Beech Fork

Beech Fork State Park 5601 Longbranch Rd, Barboursville, WV, United States

Bingo @ 10 AM: Come to the activities room to play bingo for a chance to win free ice cream! We will start promptly at 10 and play two rounds for two free ice creams. Any games after that will be for fun! Pelts of Beech Fork @ 12 PM: Come to the activities room... View Article

Free

Beech Fork Open Disc Golf Tournament

Beech Fork State Park 5601 Longbranch Rd, Barboursville, WV, United States

Sign up and test your skills at the Beech Fork Open Disc Golf Tournament. The activity is hosted by The Beech Fork State Park Foundation, Johnny Sias, and Ken Rollins. Registration is required and is fee based. The Beech Fork Championship Course and Classified as a PDGA, Pro: C Tier, Amateur: C Tier. For registration,... View Article

Activities at Beech Fork

Beech Fork State Park 5601 Longbranch Rd, Barboursville, WV, United States

Selfie Scavenger Hunt @ 1 PM: Meet in front of the Camper’s Corner Store to pick up your list of things to take selfies with throughout the park! Monarch Butterfly Craft @ 3 PM: Come to the activities room for a fun craft on the Monarch Butterfly! Nature Walk @ 5 PM: Join your naturalist... View Article

Free

Activities at Beech Fork

Beech Fork State Park 5601 Longbranch Rd, Barboursville, WV, United States

Bingo @ 2 PM: Come to the activities room to play bingo for a chance to win free ice cream! National Honey Bee Day Craft @ 5:30: Come to the activities room for a fun craft about the honey bee, West Virginia’s state insect! National Honey Bee Day Walk @ 6:30: Meet in front of... View Article

Free

Activities at Beech Fork

Beech Fork State Park 5601 Longbranch Rd, Barboursville, WV, United States

Rock Painting @ 2 PM: Meet in the activities room to paint your own rock! Limit of one rock per person because of limited supplies. Bring your own rock! Nature Journaling @ 4 PM: Meet your naturalist in the activities room to learn how to keep a nature journal! Paper and pencils will be provided... View Article

Free
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