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The Lynchburg Launch - of the James River Batteau Festival

June 15, 2013

Percival's Island - Downtown Lynchburg, VA

Lynchburg Launch Festival

This family friendly event will offer: music, launch of the historic batteaux, art & crafts, kid's activities and games, wildlife, and historic demonstration. All events are free and open to the public! A free trolley will run from Downtown parking areas all day! The Festival takes place from 9 am - 2 pm.

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The James River Batteau Festival 

The Festival is an eight day flat boat journey from Lynchburg to near Richmond in the tradition of the Batteau which once carried goods and passengers in Early America. The Batteax will launch at 11:00 am.

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Celebrate the James!

Check back as we add events for the week of the Batteau Launch. More Information coming soon!

 

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