Special Event

Event

Indigenous Peoples Day @ Machicomoco State Park

Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail

Fee:

$5 per vehicle entrance fee to Machicomoco State Park

Location:

Machicomoco State Park

Dates & Times

Date:

Saturday, November 5, 2022

Time:

10:00 AM

Duration:

5 hours

Type of Event

Children’s Program
Cultural/Craft Demonstration
Partner Program

Description

Come join us to celebrate, acknowledge, and learn about the history and persistence of the Indigenous Peoples of Virginia! There will be performances by the Rappahannock Dance Group & Maskapow Drum Group. Educational displays hosted by the Nottoway Indian Tribe of Virginia, the Mattaponi Indian Tribe and Reservation, the Kiskiack Chickahominy Tribe, plus 13 other education vendors (including the Chesapeake National Historic Trail) will be spread throughout the interpretive trails. There will be demonstrations of flint knapping, dugout canoe burning, cordage twisting, and fishing net tying amongst the different education stations.

Nov. 5, 2022. 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. @ Machicomoco State Park

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes. Entrance fee of $5 per vehicle at main gate to Machicomoco State Park.
Extra fee: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 804-642-2419
Email Address: machicomoco@dcr.virginia.gov


More information

Reservation or Registration: No


Contact Information

Remi Shaull-Thompson

Contact Us