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Civilian Conservation Corps Museum

Location of Pocahontas State Park in Virginia

Where

Pocahontas State Park, 10301 State Park Rd., Chesterfield, VA 23832.
CCC Museum

When

June 15, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

How did Pocahontas State Park come to be? What are the "Original 6" State Parks?

Visit the Civilian Conservation Corp (CCC) museum to learn more about the CCC, the Original Six Virginia State Parks, and the creation of Pocahontas State Park.

Travel back in time to 1933, when the country was in the grips of the Great Depression. Learn more about the New Deal, part of President Franklin Roosevelt's plan to put people to work. Grab a scavenger hunt sheet to learn more and chat with a Museum Docent to see what other CCC projects can be found around the United States.

After your visit, take a Walk Back in Time along the Spillway trail to learn other important highlights of the park's history and culture.

Visit the museum anytime virtually, to see how the CCC created what is now Pocahontas State Park.

Call (804) 796-4472, or email Rebecca.whalen@dcr.virginia.gov for more information or to schedule a private tour of the museum.

photo of the CCC Museum at Pocahontas State Park

About Virginia State Parks History and Culture Day

On June 15, 1936, Virginia became the first state to open an entire park system of six parks on the same day. To celebrate this significant anniversary, Virginia State Parks hosts History and Culture Day every year on June 15, providing a unique opportunity for visitors to explore the stories that make our parks special while enjoying the scenic beauty of its natural landscapes. From cultural demonstrations and reenactments to ranger-led kayaking tours and guided nature walks, History and Culture Day offers special programs for visitors of all ages.

Other details

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