FRENCH CREEK, W.Va. (WVDN) – The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announced the West Virginia Wildlife Center will host its 10th annual Rendezvous Celebration Friday, July 31, and Saturday, Aug. 1, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.
The event will be held rain or shine and will feature an immersive living‑history experience spanning precolonial times through the Civil War era.
“The Rendezvous is one of the Wildlife Center’s most anticipated annual events, and reaching our 10th year makes it even more special,” said Mark Biller, wildlife biologist at the West Virginia Wildlife Center. “This gathering brings West Virginia’s frontier history to life in a way that is both educational and engaging for visitors of all ages.”
Historical reenactors, dressed in authentic period clothing and demonstrating daily life from early American history, will establish a living-history encampment on the grounds of the Wildlife Center. Visitors will have the opportunity to observe traditional skills including blacksmithing, woodworking, beadwork, sewing, cooking and knife making. Additional demonstrations will highlight the role of a frontier scout, showcasing bush survival techniques, weapons history, and gunsmith artifacts that reflect the challenges and ingenuity of early settlers.
Regular admission rates apply, and Wildlife Center passes are accepted. Admission is $4 for adults ages 16 and older, $2 for children ages 6 to 15 and free for children five and under. Both cash and credit cards will be accepted at the gate.
The West Virginia Wildlife Center is located 12 miles south of Buckhannon on Route 20 and approximately 29 miles north of Flatwoods. For more information about the event, go to WVdnr.gov or call the Wildlife Center at (304) 924-6211.
