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Fur Tanning Demonstration

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Canceled due to circumstances beyond our control.
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Location of Occoneechee State Park in Virginia

Where

Program Location: Splash Park
Main Park Address: Occoneechee State Park, 1192 Occoneechee Park Rd., Clarksville, VA 23927.

When

Aug. 15, 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