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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Black History Month Programming in Virginia State Parks
More than 400 years ago the first documented captive Africans were brought to this continent to the shores of what is now Virginia. From that moment, American History was shaped by the cultures and experiences of people of African descent, and many Virginia State Parks reflect this in their landscapes, facilities, and stories.
Historic Quarter Lane at Chippokes State Park
From the tragedy of slavery, the perils of immigration, and the long, slow fight for equal rights, State Parks hold space to explore, discover, and understand our diverse shared heritage.
Some of the stories these programs feature:
- the history of enslaved people at Chippokes State Park
- Leesylvania State Park's role in the underground railroad network
Learn how quilts were used to communicate with enslaved persons using
the underground railroad for their flight to freedom.
- a program about African American Union soldiers at Sailor's Creek Battlefield Historical State Park
- an African American Civilian Conservation Corps' (Camp Gallion) role in developing Twin Lakes State Park
The Civilian Conservation Corps' Camp Gallion
helped develop what is now Twin Lakes State Park
- Prince Edward State Park for Negroes and the role of the facility now known as Cedar Crest Conference Center at Twin Lakes State Park
- the life of an African American painter born in the area now known as Widewater State Park
In honor of Black History Month, we invite guests to a selection of ranger-led programs that offer a glimpse into the African American experience. Find a complete list here, organized by park location and date.
If you have read the article and have a question, please email nancy.heltman@dcr.virginia.gov.
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