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Fur Tanning Demonstration

This event has been canceled.
Canceled due to circumstances beyond our control.
We are sorry for any inconvenience.

Location of Occoneechee State Park in Virginia

Where

Occoneechee State Park, 1192 Occoneechee Park Rd., Clarksville, VA 23927.
Splash Park

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