Virginia State Parks History & Culture Day

Location of York River State Park in Virginia

Where

York River State Park, 9801 York River Park Rd., Williamsburg, VA 23188.
Amphitheater

When

June 17, 2023. 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Discover the unique history and culture of the communities along the York River.  Begin the day with the Rebellion & Runaway Walk at 10:00 am and see how the first enslaved people sought freedom.  Our friends from the National Park Service will have a special display of the Captain John Smith Chesapeake Bay Water Trail from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.  From 1:00 to 3:00 pm, we will have a special display of African American Waterman History and a Present Day Pirates geocaching station.  Make reservations for our popular Paddle thru the Past and enjoy the waters crossed by Native Americans, English colonist, adventurers,, and pirates.  

Paddle thru Past

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

Event types

Canoeing/Kayaking/Standup Paddleboard | History/Culture | Kids/Family | National Events | Special Event

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