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Fossil Excavations

Location of Westmoreland State Park in Virginia

Where

Westmoreland State Park, 145 Cliff Road, Montross, VA 22520.
Discovery Center

When

Oct. 20, 2023. 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Time to bring out your inner paleontologists with this unique experience and excavate some fossils!

This program will teach you about the fossils in our park while you get to excavate your own from a block containing sharks teeth bones and more. Tools and supplies will all be provided.

Block of hardened sand with a hammer, and long screw sitting on a paper towel.

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: $5pp.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 804-493-8821
Email Address: westmoreland@dcr.virginia.gov