Ellis Acres Memorial Park, Inc., 245 Camden Street in Dillwyn, is converting the abandoned Buckingham Training School 9 ¼ Acre Campus into a modern community park to accommodate all family members of every age. The construction and conversion process is in progress. The history of the campus is being included in its design and offers educational as well as fitness opportunities for visitors. Currently some sections of the park are available for public use. The public is invited to utilize its picnic area, walking/jogging trail, view historic remnants of the training school [1923-1954], and participate in scheduled annual events which include Earth Day Celebration, QuickStart Tennis Summer Sessions, Fellowship and Goodwill Picnics, Motorcycles Rides, Fall Harvest Fest Activities and Christmas Tree Lighting. Come – Enjoy – Relax! The park is on the Civil Rights in Education Heritage Trail. Official opening is scheduled for November 11, 2011 for operation during daylight hours. For more information, please contact wilbertmdean@aol.com , or call (434) 547-4900. Tax deductible contributions may be mailed to Ellis Acres Memorial Park, Inc., P. O. Box 363, Dillwyn, VA 23396.
