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Women of the Park

Location of Pocahontas State Park in Virginia

Where

Program Location: Swift Creek Boat Launch
Main Park Address: Pocahontas State Park, 10301 State Park Rd., Chesterfield, VA 23832.

When

March 29, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Pocahontas State Park has a lot of hidden history. This Women's History Month, come celebrate the often forgotten tales of the women who lived in the park, and helped contribute to its status as a place for all to enjoy. This hike on Forest Exploration and Co-op Trails will be a timeline of these women's daily lives and their contributions to the greater Commonwealth. This hike will be roughly two miles long with mixed terrain from hard-packed earth with roots to wide gravel paths. Please wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather.

Reservations are required; please call (804) 796-4472 or email Rebecca.Whalen@dcr.virginia.gov for reservations or more information.

Know Before You Go: Before your visit, find the most up to date health and safety information here.

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: Yes.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 804-796-4255
Email Address: Pocahontas@dcr.virginia.gov