Open fires are prohibited throughout the park from midnight to 4 p.m. through April 30 per the 4 p.m. Burning Law. This includes wood and charcoal. Gas is permissible. Campground fires are allowed during the restricted time if a camp host is on duty and signage to that effect is posted in the campground. Failure to observe the 4 p.m. Burning Law can result in a fine. Contact the Park Office for additional information.
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Experience a Civil War Era Christmas
Take a step back in time and experience what Christmas was like in the 1800's at Leesylvania State Park's special Civil War Era Christmas Event on December 19, 2015.
Civil War era Santa will be there
Make Holiday crafts
Celebrate a Civil War Era Christmas at Leesylvania State Park
December 19, 2015 from 10:00a.m. - 4:00p.m.
Bring the entire family out for an afternoon of holiday cheer at Leesylvania State Park. What is there for you and your family to do? Here is a short list:
- listen to period music
- see costumed interpreters
- enjoy light refreshments
- make Christmas decorations as people did during the Civil War
- bring a camera for pictures with Santa
- take a winter walk on one of the many trails
If you are interested in history or the holidays, or are 8 to 80, there is something fun for everyone at this special park event. The cost is only $2 per person or $6 per family.
Park residents enjoying the snow
Leesylvania State Park is located on the shores of the Potomac River in Woodbridge Virginia. Please click here for a Google map. For more information on this program and others, call the Visitor Center office at (703) 730-8205.
If you have read the article and have a question, please email nancy.heltman@dcr.virginia.gov.
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