Mason-Dixon Historical Park

Mason-Dixon Historical Park They kept a daily detailed journal that was lost for a century; reprints are available at this park. It was completed 14 years later by other surveyors.

Publicly owned, 295-acre Original Mason-Dixon Historical Park was established in the 1970s to commemorate the great achievement of Charles Mason and Jeremiah Dixon, the English astronomers who surveyed the Mason and Dixon Line. Located at 79 Buckeye Road, Core, WV 26541

In 1763 the English astronomers Charles Mason and Jeremiah Dixon were hired to settle an 82-year boundary dispute between Penns

and Calverts, who had received royal grants in America. They describe the process of obtaining permission from the Indians to draw the line westward, and the travails of a 4-year, 240-mile mission, cutting a 24-foot-wide swath over mountains and across rivers through the wilderness. Although relations with the native Americans they met and worked with were friendly, there came a point, on October 9, 1767, a warpath, at which safe passage ended. They did continue a short distance, crossing Dunkard Creek three times. For 10 days they made astronomical observations and established their final survey point on top of a steep ridge. Then they returned eastward, unable to complete the last 23 miles of their survey.

Benches in the upper field before and after ๐Ÿ“ธIt was due time for their staining to preserve them for many years of play ...
08/21/2026

Benches in the upper field before and after ๐Ÿ“ธ

It was due time for their staining to preserve them for many years of play ahead! ๐Ÿ›โ›น๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ

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๐Ÿ‚ VENDORS WANTED! ๐Ÿ‚Are you a local maker, crafter, farmer, baker, food truck, historical demonstrator, or small business...
08/19/2026

๐Ÿ‚ VENDORS WANTED! ๐Ÿ‚

Are you a local maker, crafter, farmer, baker, food truck, historical demonstrator, or small business looking for a great fall event to be part of? Weโ€™d love to have you join us!

The Mason-Dixon Line Festival & Buckwheat Cake Breakfast is coming up on Saturday, October 10th, from 8 AMโ€“3 PM at Mason Dixon Historical Park!

Weโ€™re looking for a variety of vendors and activities, including:
๐Ÿ Handmade goods & crafts
๐ŸŽƒ Pumpkins & mums
๐ŸŽ Candy apples & baked goods
๐Ÿฏ Local honey & farm-sourced products
๐Ÿพ Pet-related items
๐Ÿชต Woodwork & leather goods
๐Ÿงถ Crochet & quilted items
๐Ÿ•ฏ๏ธ Candles & wax melts
๐ŸŽจ Art & 3D prints
๐Ÿ” Food trucks
๐Ÿบ Historical demonstrations
โ€ฆand so much more!

โœจ There is NO vendor fee! โœจ

If youโ€™re interested in setting up at the festival, please email [email protected] to request a vendor contract. A completed contract is required to secure your spot.

๐Ÿ“Œ Please note: Because there is no vendor fee, we rely on our vendors to honor their commitment. Once a contract has been completed, a no-show will affect your ability to participate in future events at Mason-Dixon Historical Park.

Weโ€™re looking forward to filling the park with wonderful local vendors, unique products, history, food, and fall fun! ๐Ÿ‚๐ŸŽƒ

Interested? Email us today to secure your spot!
๐Ÿ“ง [email protected]

Please SHARE! ๐Ÿงก

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๐ŸŽถ One Last Summer Concert at Mason-Dixon Historical Park! ๐ŸŽถDon't miss the final concert of our leg in the 2026 Summer Co...
08/05/2026

๐ŸŽถ One Last Summer Concert at Mason-Dixon Historical Park! ๐ŸŽถ

Don't miss the final concert of our leg in the 2026 Summer Concert Series this Saturday, August 8, from 6:30โ€“8:30 PM!

We're excited to welcome The Hillbilly Biscuits back to the stage for an evening of great live music, fun, and community. Bring your lawn chairs, gather your family and friends, and join us for one last summer night of music at Mason-Dixon Historical Park.

This is your last opportunity to catch a Summer Concert at Mason-Dixon Park this season. The remaining concerts in the Monongalia County Summer Concert Series will be held at Chestnut Ridge Park, so don't let this one pass you by!

Let's wrap up another fantastic summer together, we can't wait to see you there! ๐ŸŽต๐ŸŒณ

๐Ÿ“ Mason-Dixon Historical Park
๐Ÿ—“ Saturday, August 8
โฐ 6:30โ€“8:30 PM
๐ŸŽค Featuring: The Hillbilly Biscuits
๐Ÿ’ฒ๐ŸŽŸ Admission : $5 per adult , kids under 6 get in FREE

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Our parks office phone is down, if you been trying to reach us and need assistance for the time being please email us at...
08/05/2026

Our parks office phone is down, if you been trying to reach us and need assistance for the time being please email us at [email protected]! Thank you!

Monongalia County Parks & Recreation
Camp Muffly Park
Chestnut Ridge Park & Campground

07/27/2026
๐Ÿ”ฅRecord Number Attendance!๐Ÿ”ฅDead All Along set a new record for the amount of concertgoers we have had at our park! 300!!...
07/27/2026

๐Ÿ”ฅRecord Number Attendance!๐Ÿ”ฅ

Dead All Along set a new record for the amount of concertgoers we have had at our park! 300!!! Thank you to everyone who made Saturday night possible!!๐ŸŽต

The 2026 Summer Concert Series returns to Chestnut Ridge Park this Saturday for Megan Jean's Secret Family. We will return back here for our final show of the year, The Hillbilly Busicuts on 8/08. See y'all there!โœจ

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07/25/2026

If you arenโ€™t at Mason Dixon Park tonight you are missing out!!

Tonight!!!
07/25/2026

Tonight!!!

We return this Saturday to Mason-Dixon Historical Park as Dead All Along takes the stage! ๐ŸŽถ๐Ÿ”ฅ

๐Ÿ“ Mason-Dixon Historical Park
๐Ÿ“… Saturday, July 25th
๐ŸŽถ Dead All Along ๐Ÿค˜

Food from Bunz on tha Run and Slush and Slice Co.
Door prizes from MorgantownsPlumber, , The WOW! Factory, and !

For more infomation please visit our website below!๐Ÿค˜

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๐Ÿค˜We Return Tomorrow For Dead All Along!๐Ÿค˜You heard that right, "The Dead" are making their way out to Dixon!๐Ÿ˜As always, t...
07/24/2026

๐Ÿค˜We Return Tomorrow For Dead All Along!๐Ÿค˜

You heard that right, "The Dead" are making their way out to Dixon!๐Ÿ˜
As always, tickets are $5 and six and under are free.๐ŸŽต Food trucks and activites on hand but concertgoers are encourged to bring their chairs, blankets, coolers and well behaved furry friends on a leash!

Come jam out to some Grateful Dead tribute songs from 6:30-8:30pm this Saturday, July 25th from Dead All Along. ๐ŸŽถ

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79 Buckeye Road
Core, WV
26541

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