Virginia Railsplitters

Virginia Railsplitters Founded to preserved the tradition of woodlot arts! Railsplitting, woodchopping, crosscut sawing, log rolling, all in the old tradition of our ancestors.

Some modern skills such as chain sawing and nail driving have also become part of our competitions. Welcome to our official page. I wanted to stir up our Network of friends to help make our fledgling volunteer organization a success. This organization is near and dear to my Father, Donald F. Liscomb's heart and has been a part of our lives as far back as we can remember. In 1975, we held

the First Annual Page County 'Woodchoppers Ball' where competitors came to take part in a woodcutters event which takes in many of the primitive arts of the wood lot. Some modern day skills such as chain sawing and nail driving have also become part of the competition since its inception. Since then, we have hosted competitive events and demonstrations around Virginia to keep these skills and primitive arts revived, demonstrated and enjoyed by the public. My father wrote to Virginia General Assembly requesting that our event be designated the Official State Championship Competition and it was agreed to by both the Senate and the House of Delegates in the spring of 1982. Today we host regular events in February, June and October. These include The State Championships every year on President's Day Weekend in mid February, hosted at Fort Liscomb, Luray, VA. A demonstration at the Rassawek Spring Jubilee Heritage and Wine Festival and the Rassawek Fall Festival, both are held in Goochland County, VA. We are seeking new members, volunteers and participants for these events. Please feel free to share these updates with your friends and those who may be interested in woodsmen arts. I would also like to ask that our current members please keep in contact about upcoming events and participate in fundraising and membership outreach. If you can make a donation of any amount, please send it payable to:
The Virginia Championship Railsplitters Organization, 771 Viewtown Rd. Amissville, VA 20106

One of our Founders looking sharp!
06/22/2024

One of our Founders looking sharp!

03/21/2024

A 100% volunteer agency formed in 1901. Operating soley from donations from the public and fundraisers.

10/23/2023
The Virginia Railsplitters had a two day exhibition at the Spring Jubilee this past weekend. See you at Rassawek in Oct...
06/09/2023

The Virginia Railsplitters had a two day exhibition at the Spring Jubilee this past weekend. See you at Rassawek in October for another display at the Fall Festival!

Long after serving our country, this truck is still getting the job done!
07/21/2019

Long after serving our country, this truck is still getting the job done!

These two have unfinished business. Plans and Schemes to fulfill down in Manakin.....To Be Continued......
03/18/2019

These two have unfinished business. Plans and Schemes to fulfill down in Manakin.....To Be Continued......

03/18/2019

We are considering at trip to Richmond this year for Field Day of the Past in September. Some of our crew has expressed their intention to attend. If any members are interested, please contact and let us know.

03/15/2019

Who wants to go to Richmond this year? We are considering our options at Field Day of the Past and would love member input!

Now is a great time to sharpen chainsaws and keep your skills honed on cutting down those standing dead woods!
11/30/2016

Now is a great time to sharpen chainsaws and keep your skills honed on cutting down those standing dead woods!

09/18/2016
Not into kicking ass and taking names at the split? Well there is also a carnival! If that doesn't get you going, I am ...
09/13/2016

Not into kicking ass and taking names at the split? Well there is also a carnival! If that doesn't get you going, I am sure the Truck Pull will!

09/13/2016

Ever and Fielding AKA Diggy in 2014

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100 Fort Liscomb Road
Luray, VA
22835

Telephone

(540) 937-3827

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