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Junior Ranger: Discovery Digs

Location of Machicomoco State Park in Virginia

Where

Machicomoco State Park, 3601 Timberneck Farm Road, Hayes, VA 23072.
Interpretive Area

When

Oct. 18, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Join Machicomoco and the Fairfield Foundation as we team up to offer prospective Junior Rangers hands-on archaeological dig opportunities at the Timberneck House in order to earn a Junior Ranger patch. Participants will get to learn about the challenges that archaeologists face and participate in active digs on the Timberneck property. Recommended for participants ages 6+.

Pre-registration helps us ensure enough supplies and notify you of changes or cancellation. Please register for the program by calling 804-642-2419 or register online here: https://forms.gle/jqsgR8BDkg9Tx2Fz8

Junior Rangers digging and sifting

We strive to make our programming and special event opportunities accessible and inclusive to all. If you have any concerns, please reach out to our front office to speak with a ranger or contact us through the park email address. We will attempt to accommodate all individuals or families for their unique circumstances and can do so best with advanced communication.

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: Yes.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 804-642-2419
Email Address: machicomoco@dcr.virginia.gov