Fur Tanning Demonstration
Where
Occoneechee State Park, 1192 Occoneechee Park Rd., Clarksville, VA 23927.
Splash Park
When
Aug. 1, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Watch one of our rangers work with a donated Bison skin, using ancient tanning methods to turn it into a functional pelt for our museum exhibits. At the core of human survival for 100,000 years, fur tanning is a dying trade. Help us honor its history as we witness and learn about ancient tanning methods.
Other details
Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 434-374-2210
Email Address: Occoneechee@dcr.virginia.gov
Event types
Arts/Crafts/Photography Workshops | Kids/Family | Outdoor/Nature/Natural History
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