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Central Appalachian Cherokee Summit

Location of Claytor Lake State Park in Virginia

Where

Claytor Lake State Park, 6620 Ben H. Bolen Dr., Dublin, VA 24084.
Water's Edge Meeting Facility

When

July 6, 2024. 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Learn to speak Cherokee, see historic Appalachian trail maps, and discover native medicinal plants at the Central Appalachian Summit. Explore black Cherokee history and experience the tools and utensils used throughout the region thousands of years ago. This event is organized and sponsored by the Wilderness Road Regional Museum and is open to the pubic with a suggested donation of $20 per person.

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 540-643-2500
Email Address: ClaytorLake@dcr.virginia.gov