Indigenous Peoples Celebration
Where
Machicomoco State Park, 3601 Timberneck Farm Road, Hayes, VA 23072.
Interpretive Area
When
Nov. 5, 2022. 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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 at 10:30am, 12:00pm, and 1:30pm held at the Demonstration Circle within the Interpretive Area. 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 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.
Documents
Other details
Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 804-642-2419
Email Address: machicomoco@dcr.virginia.gov
Event types
History/Culture | Special Event