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.
Virginia State Parks History & Culture Day
Where
York River State Park, 9801 York River Park Rd., Williamsburg, VA 23188.
Amphitheater
When
June 18, 2022. 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Discover interest and intrigues of American history along the York River. Begin the day with the African American Waterman's Walk (10:00 am) and hear the rarely told stories of how minorities played a major role in the seafood industry. Later, take a Paddle thru the Past (4:00 pm) and see how waterways were important for transportation and commerce in early Virginia. Reservations and fees are required for this paddling trip. In between time, spy the action in a breeding colony of great blue herons with the Heronious Point of View (1:00 to 3:00 pm).
Other details
Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 757-566-3036
Email Address: YorkRiver@dcr.virginia.gov
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