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Make a Magical Eclipse-iscope

Location of Powhatan State Park in Virginia

Where

Powhatan State Park, 4616 Powhatan State Park Rd., Powhatan, VA 23139.
Playground Parking

When

April 6, 2024. 2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.

Are you ready for viewing the solar eclipse? Whether you'd like to watch the partial eclipse here in Virginia, or you're travelling to view the totality, you can join us to make your own magical eclipse viewer and practice using it. So how does this mysterious device work? You'll have to come find out! This program is free, no registration required.

Meet us at the playground parking lot. See you there!

orange paper with a drawing of sun and moon and fire and stars

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 804-598-7148
Email Address: powhatan@dcr.virginia.gov