Fairy Stone State Park to host Moonshine Murders Discussion
Sep 20, 2025
Sep 27, 2025
Fairy Stone State Park - 967 Fairystone Lake Drive
- Stuart, VA 24171
Shelter #4 - Murders over moonshine rocked the town of Fayerdale in the 1920s and 30s, leaving a dying town remembered for tragedy rather than the mining operations that once made it a boom town. Moonshining (illegal whiskey making) was quite prevalent in and around the Fairy Stone State Park area in the early 1900s. Jealousy, greed, and competition often led to feuds, brawls, and even killings. "Moonshine Murders" reveals the events which sparked a number of these murders.
Due to the gruesome nature of this topic, the program is recommended for ages 15 and older.