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Cemetery Night Hike
Where
Powhatan State Park, 4616 Powhatan State Park Rd., Powhatan, VA 23139.
Overflow Parking (River Bend Campground)
When
Oct. 30, 2025. 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Step back in time as we uncover the mysteries of those at rest in the park's historic cemetery. As the sunk sinks low, we will walk across the very same farm fields where those who are buried once lived and worked either as enslaved workers or as sharecroppers. Tucked away in a shady grove of forest, traditional burial plants, field stones, and graves represent the lives of loved ones long since passed.
Please wear comfortable walking shoes and be prepared to walk about one mile total. The trail is mostly flat, and we will move at an easy pace. You may bring a red light headlamp or red flashlight if you'd like. If you only have a white light, a ranger will provide you with red cellophane covering to preserve our night vision and minimize disruption of nocturnal wildlife.
Register here to let us know you're coming. We will contact you if the program is cancelled due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.
Other details
Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 804-598-7148
Email Address: powhatan@dcr.virginia.gov
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