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Eagle Watch

Location of Mason Neck State Park in Virginia

Where

Mason Neck State Park, 7301 High Point Rd., Lorton, VA 22079.
Visitor Center

When

Jan. 10, 2026. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Who was Elizabeth Hartwell? Why is the Bald Eagle significant to the park? Join a ranger to learn the rich local history of the Mason Neck Peninsula and hear the inspiring story of a united community and all they accomplished. While we tell the story, borrow one of our binoculars and look over the beautiful Bay - we may be lucky and get to see an Eagle fly overhead!  Meet rangers at the Visitor Center. 

Eagle

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 703-339-2385
Email Address: MasonNeck@dcr.virginia.gov

Event types

Kids/Family | Outdoor/Nature/Natural History

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