# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Freeland: A Blackwater Story
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 24 Jan, 2026 at 06:00 pm
- **Event Description**: ? Saturday, January 24 
⏰ 6:00 PM
? Daniel Offutt III Theatre, Performing Arts Center at Garrett College

Join us for a compelling screening of Freeland: A Blackwater Story, the follow-up to A White Grass Story, exploring the legendary Blackwater River in West Virginia’s Monongahela National Forest and the whitewater kayaking community built around it.

Featuring firsthand stories from the pioneers of the sport, the film traces the origins of steep creeking, showcases 17 miles of world-class Class IV–V+ rapids, and reflects on the risks, losses, and evolving culture of whitewater kayaking. Rare archival footage is seamlessly blended with stunning modern visuals to preserve the history of a defining era.

Directed by West Virginia filmmaker and kayaker Justin Harris, this film serves as both a tribute and a historical archive of the river and the community that shaped the sport.

?️ Tickets:
• $10 Adult
• $5 Student / Child
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mchenry/freeland-a-blackwater-story/200029350303641
- **Event Categories**: entertainment, sports, workshops, art, trips-adventures, performances, theatre
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 86

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Mchenry
- **state**: MD
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Performing Arts Center at Garrett College
- **lat**: 39.56199
- **long**: -79.33971
- **full address**: Performing Arts Center at Garrett College, 687 Mosser Road,McHenry, Maryland, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Freeland: A Blackwater Story being held?
  - **A:** Freeland: A Blackwater Story takes place on Sat, 24 Jan, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Sat, 24 Jan, 2026 at 06:00 pm at Performing Arts Center at Garrett College, 687 Mosser Road,McHenry, Maryland, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Freeland: A Blackwater Story?
  - **A:** Freeland: A Blackwater Story is organized by Outdoor Leadership & Adventure Education at Garrett College.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Freeland: A Blackwater Story is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Mchenry, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 80+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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