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Events in Virginia State Parks
Between 01/25/2026 and 12/31/2022
(999) Events Found For All Event Types
Park: Chippokes State Park

March 25, 2023. 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Chippokes State Park River House
Chippokes State Park welcomes visitors to accompany an interpretive guide on a unique historical tour experience to explore one of the oldest dwelling on the grounds. What do the remnants of the River House tell us of a time much different than today?

March 25, 2023. 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Chippokes State Park Jones-Stewart Mansion
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to visit the Jones - Stewart Mansion after sunset, when the moonlight takes over the sky, in the evening hours?

March 27, 2023. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Chippokes State Park Jones-Stewart Mansion
The Jones-Stewart Mansion is a stunning example of an antebellum plantation house built in 1854.

This event has been canceled.
March 30, 2023. 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Chippokes State Park Visitor Center
Rangers have to know a lot about many different natural subjects which often includes park specific and place based history, naturalism, environmental science, wildlife, ecology, and other natural resources occurring in the Park, invasive or native species, preservation, conservation, interpretation, and more! Do you have a question?

March 31, 2023. 10:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Chippokes State Park Quayle Classroom
Are you interested in learning about the most common and rare fossils that can be found along the James River?

March 31, 2023. 10:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Chippokes State Park Farm and Forestry Museum
Did you know that 11 to 3 million years ago Chippokes, the James River, and most of the Tidewater area of Virginia was all under water and at the bottom of the Claremont Manor Sea? Join an interpreter on an adventure through the Fossil Beds of Chippokes to see what we can find...

March 31, 2023. 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Chippokes State Park Jones-Stewart Mansion
The Jones-Stewart Mansion is a stunning example of an antebellum plantation house built in 1854.

March 31, 2023. 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Chippokes State Park River House
Chippokes State Park welcomes visitors to accompany an interpretive guide on a unique historical tour experience to explore one of the oldest dwelling on the grounds. What do the remnants of the River House tell us of a time much different than today?

April 1, 2023. 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Chippokes State Park Jones-Stewart Mansion
The Jones-Stewart Mansion is a stunning example of an antebellum plantation house built in 1854.

This event has been canceled.
April 1, 2023. 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Chippokes State Park River House
Chippokes State Park welcomes visitors to accompany an interpretive guide on a unique historical tour experience to explore one of the oldest dwelling on the grounds. What do the remnants of the River House tell us of a time much different than today?

April 2, 2023. 10:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Chippokes State Park Farm and Forestry Museum
Have you ever wondered why donkeys have such long ears or why they make so much noise, or why pot belly pigs like to roll in the mud? Have you ever learned about....

April 2, 2023. 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Chippokes State Park Jones-Stewart Mansion
The Jones-Stewart Mansion is a stunning example of an antebellum plantation house built in 1854.

April 2, 2023. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Chippokes State Park River House
Chippokes State Park welcomes visitors to accompany an interpretive guide on a unique historical tour experience to explore one of the oldest dwelling on the grounds. What do the remnants of the River House tell us of a time much different than today?

April 3, 2023. 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Chippokes State Park Jones-Stewart Mansion
The Jones-Stewart Mansion is a stunning example of an antebellum plantation house built in 1854.

April 6, 2023. 10:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Chippokes State Park Visitor Center
Chippokes welcomes you to immerse yourself in the history, culture, and stories of our park. Enjoy a relaxing tram ride as we explore the vast timeline and dive into the history of Chippokes.

April 6, 2023. 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Chippokes State Park Chippoax Trace Trailhead
Have you ever looked closely at the landscape of a particular area as an artifact?

April 7, 2023. 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Chippokes State Park Jones-Stewart Mansion
The Jones-Stewart Mansion is a stunning example of an antebellum plantation house.

April 7, 2023. 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Chippokes State Park Quayle Classroom
Are you someone that finds the different types of fossils found here at Chippokes State Park, absolutely fascinating?

April 8, 2023. 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Chippokes State Park Jones-Stewart Mansion
The Jones-Stewart Mansion is a stunning example of an antebellum plantation house.

April 8, 2023. 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Chippokes State Park Jones-Stewart Mansion
The Friends of Chippokes, park staff, and volunteers welcome one and all to our annual Easter Egg Hunt.

April 9, 2023. 10:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Chippokes State Park Farm and Forestry Museum
Have you ever wondered why donkeys have such long ears or why they make so much noise, or why pot belly pigs like to roll in the mud? Have you ever learned about....

April 9, 2023. 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Chippokes State Park Jones-Stewart Mansion
The Jones-Stewart Mansion is a stunning example of an antebellum plantation house.

This event has been canceled.
April 9, 2023. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Chippokes State Park River House
Chippokes State Park welcomes visitors to accompany an interpretive guide on a unique historical tour experience to explore one of the oldest dwelling on the grounds. What do the remnants of the River House tell us of a time much different than today?

April 10, 2023. 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Chippokes State Park Jones-Stewart Mansion
The Jones-Stewart Mansion is a stunning example of an antebellum plantation house.

April 13, 2023. 10:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Chippokes State Park Visitor Center
Chippokes welcomes you to immerse yourself in the history, culture, and stories of our park. Enjoy a relaxing tram ride as we explore the vast timeline and dive into the history of Chippokes.

April 14, 2023. 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Chippokes State Park Quayle Classroom
Are you someone that finds the different types of fossils found here at Chippokes State Park, absolutely fascinating?

April 14, 2023. 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Chippokes State Park Jones-Stewart Mansion
The Jones-Stewart Mansion is a stunning example of an antebellum plantation house.

April 15, 2023. 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Chippokes State Park Jones-Stewart Mansion Brick Kitchen
What is the oldest way of cooking?

April 15, 2023. 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Chippokes State Park Jones-Stewart Mansion
The Jones-Stewart Mansion is a stunning example of an antebellum plantation house.

April 16, 2023. 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Chippokes State Park Jones-Stewart Mansion Brick Kitchen
What is the oldest way of cooking?

April 16, 2023. 10:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Chippokes State Park Farm and Forestry Museum
Have you ever wondered why donkeys have such long ears or why they make so much noise, or why pot belly pigs like to roll in the mud? Have you ever learned about....

April 16, 2023. 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Chippokes State Park Jones-Stewart Mansion
The Jones-Stewart Mansion is a stunning example of an antebellum plantation house.

April 16, 2023. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Chippokes State Park River House
Chippokes State Park welcomes visitors to accompany an interpretive guide on a unique historical tour experience to explore one of the oldest dwelling on the grounds. What do the remnants of the River House tell us of a time much different than today?

April 17, 2023. 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Chippokes State Park Jones-Stewart Mansion
The Jones-Stewart Mansion is a stunning example of an antebellum plantation house.

April 20, 2023. 1:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Chippokes State Park Chippoax Trace Trailhead
Have you ever looked closely at the landscape of a particular area as an artifact?

April 21, 2023. 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Chippokes State Park Quayle Classroom
Are you interested in learning about the most common and rare fossils that can be found along the James River?

April 21, 2023. 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Chippokes State Park Farm and Forestry Museum
Did you know that 11 to 3 million years ago Chippokes, the James River, and most of the Tidewater area of Virginia was all under water and at the bottom of the Claremont Manor Sea? Join an interpreter on an adventure through the Fossil Beds of Chippokes to see what we can find...

April 21, 2023. 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Chippokes State Park Quayle Classroom
Are you someone that finds the different types of fossils found here at Chippokes State Park, absolutely fascinating?

April 21, 2023. 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Chippokes State Park Jones-Stewart Mansion
The Jones-Stewart Mansion is a stunning example of an antebellum plantation house.

April 22, 2023. 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Chippokes State Park Visitor Center
Celebrate Earth Day with Chippokes State Park by participating in our Beach Clean Up. In the words of Woodsy Owl (1971), "Give a hoot; don't pollute!" Earth Day is a special excuse to find ways to volunteer and make a difference out in your local communities. Volunteer and help out the planet today.

April 22, 2023. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Chippokes State Park Jones-Stewart Mansion
The Friends of Chippokes are sponsoring a Garden Tea on the grounds of the Jones - Stewart Mansion.

April 22, 2023. 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Chippokes State Park Jones-Stewart Mansion
The Jones-Stewart Mansion is a stunning example of an antebellum plantation house.

April 23, 2023. 10:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Chippokes State Park Farm and Forestry Museum
Have you ever wondered why donkeys have such long ears or why they make so much noise, or why pot belly pigs like to roll in the mud? Have you ever learned about....

April 23, 2023. 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Chippokes State Park Jones-Stewart Mansion
The Jones-Stewart Mansion is a stunning example of an antebellum plantation house.

April 23, 2023. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Chippokes State Park River House
Chippokes State Park welcomes visitors to accompany an interpretive guide on a unique historical tour experience to explore one of the oldest dwelling on the grounds. What do the remnants of the River House tell us of a time much different than today?

April 24, 2023. 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Chippokes State Park Jones-Stewart Mansion
The Jones-Stewart Mansion is a stunning example of an antebellum plantation house.

April 27, 2023. 1:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Chippokes State Park Chippoax Trace Trailhead
Have you ever looked closely at the landscape of a particular area as an artifact?

April 28, 2023. 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Chippokes State Park Quayle Classroom
Are you interested in learning about the most common and rare fossils that can be found along the James River?

April 28, 2023. 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Chippokes State Park Farm and Forestry Museum
Did you know that 11 to 3 million years ago Chippokes, the James River, and most of the Tidewater area of Virginia was all under water and at the bottom of the Claremont Manor Sea? Join an interpreter on an adventure through the Fossil Beds of Chippokes to see what we can find...

April 28, 2023. 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Chippokes State Park Quayle Classroom
Are you someone that finds the different types of fossils found here at Chippokes State Park, absolutely fascinating?

April 28, 2023. 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Chippokes State Park Jones-Stewart Mansion
The Jones-Stewart Mansion is a stunning example of an antebellum plantation house.

April 29, 2023. 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Chippokes State Park Jones-Stewart Mansion
The Jones-Stewart Mansion is a stunning example of an antebellum plantation house.

April 30, 2023. 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Chippokes State Park Jones-Stewart Mansion
The Jones-Stewart Mansion is a stunning example of an antebellum plantation house.

May 1, 2023. 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Chippokes State Park Jones-Stewart Mansion
The Jones-Stewart Mansion is a stunning example of an antebellum plantation house.

May 4, 2023. 10:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Chippokes State Park Visitor Center
Chippokes welcomes you to immerse yourself in the history, culture, and stories of our park. Enjoy a relaxing tram ride as we explore the vast timeline and dive into the history of Chippokes.

May 4, 2023. 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Chippokes State Park River House
Chippokes State Park welcomes visitors to accompany an interpretive guide on a unique historical tour experience to explore one of the oldest dwelling on the grounds. What do the remnants of the River House tell us of a time much different than today?

May 5, 2023. 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Chippokes State Park Jones-Stewart Mansion
The Jones-Stewart Mansion is a stunning example of an antebellum plantation house.

May 6, 2023. 10:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Chippokes State Park Farm and Forestry Museum
Take a closer look at what swims in the James River.

May 6, 2023. 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Chippokes State Park Jones-Stewart Mansion
The Jones-Stewart Mansion is a stunning example of an antebellum plantation house.

May 6, 2023. 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Chippokes State Park Jones-Stewart Mansion
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to visit the Jones - Stewart Mansion after sunset, when the moonlight takes over the sky, in the evening hours?

May 6, 2023. 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Chippokes State Park Jones-Stewart Mansion Brick Kitchen
What is the oldest way of cooking?

May 7, 2023. 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Chippokes State Park Jones-Stewart Mansion
The Jones-Stewart Mansion is a stunning example of an antebellum plantation house.

May 8, 2023. 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Chippokes State Park Jones-Stewart Mansion
The Jones-Stewart Mansion is a stunning example of an antebellum plantation house.

May 11, 2023. 10:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Chippokes State Park Visitor Center
Chippokes welcomes you to immerse yourself in the history, culture, and stories of our park. Enjoy a relaxing tram ride as we explore the vast timeline and dive into the history of Chippokes.

May 11, 2023. 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Chippokes State Park River House
Chippokes State Park welcomes visitors to accompany an interpretive guide on a unique historical tour experience to explore one of the oldest dwelling on the grounds. What do the remnants of the River House tell us of a time much different than today?

May 12, 2023. 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Chippokes State Park Jones-Stewart Mansion
The Jones-Stewart Mansion is a stunning example of an antebellum plantation house.

May 13, 2023. 10:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Chippokes State Park Farm and Forestry Museum
Take a closer look at what swims in the James River.

May 13, 2023. 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Chippokes State Park Jones-Stewart Mansion
The Jones-Stewart Mansion is a stunning example of an antebellum plantation house.

May 14, 2023. 10:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Chippokes State Park Farm and Forestry Museum
Have you ever wondered why donkeys have such long ears or why they make so much noise, or why pot belly pigs like to roll in the mud? Have you ever learned about....

May 14, 2023. 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Chippokes State Park Jones-Stewart Mansion
The Jones-Stewart Mansion is a stunning example of an antebellum plantation house.

May 15, 2023. 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Chippokes State Park Jones-Stewart Mansion
The Jones-Stewart Mansion is a stunning example of an antebellum plantation house.

May 18, 2023. 10:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Chippokes State Park Visitor Center
Chippokes welcomes you to immerse yourself in the history, culture, and stories of our park. Enjoy a relaxing tram ride as we explore the vast timeline and dive into the history of Chippokes.

May 18, 2023. 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Chippokes State Park River House
Chippokes State Park welcomes visitors to accompany an interpretive guide on a unique historical tour experience to explore one of the oldest dwelling on the grounds. What do the remnants of the River House tell us of a time much different than today?

May 19, 2023. 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Chippokes State Park Jones-Stewart Mansion
The Jones-Stewart Mansion is a stunning example of an antebellum plantation house.

May 20, 2023. 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Chippokes State Park Jones-Stewart Mansion Brick Kitchen
What is the oldest way of cooking?

This event has been canceled.
May 20, 2023. 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Chippokes State Park Jones-Stewart Mansion
Celebrate National Kids to Parks Day at Chippokes State Park!

May 20, 2023. 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Chippokes State Park Jones-Stewart Mansion
The Jones-Stewart Mansion is a stunning example of an antebellum plantation house.

May 20, 2023. 1:15 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Chippokes State Park Quayle Classroom
Are you interested in learning about the most common and rare fossils that can be found along the James River?

May 20, 2023. 1:45 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Chippokes State Park Farm and Forestry Museum
Did you know that 11 to 3 million years ago Chippokes, the James River, and most of the Tidewater area of Virginia was all under water and at the bottom of the Claremont Manor Sea? Join an interpreter on an adventure through the Fossil Beds of Chippokes to see what we can find...

May 21, 2023. 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Chippokes State Park Jones-Stewart Mansion Brick Kitchen
What is the oldest way of cooking?

May 21, 2023. 10:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Chippokes State Park Farm and Forestry Museum
Have you ever wondered why donkeys have such long ears or why they make so much noise, or why pot belly pigs like to roll in the mud? Have you ever learned about....

May 21, 2023. 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Chippokes State Park Jones-Stewart Mansion
The Jones-Stewart Mansion is a stunning example of an antebellum plantation house.

May 22, 2023. 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Chippokes State Park Jones-Stewart Mansion
The Jones-Stewart Mansion is a stunning example of an antebellum plantation house.

May 26, 2023. 10:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Chippokes State Park Quayle Classroom
Are you interested in learning about the most common and rare fossils that can be found along the James River?

May 26, 2023. 10:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Chippokes State Park Farm and Forestry Museum
Did you know that 11 to 3 million years ago Chippokes, the James River, and most of the Tidewater area of Virginia was all under water and at the bottom of the Claremont Manor Sea? Join an interpreter on an adventure through the Fossil Beds of Chippokes to see what we can find...

May 26, 2023. 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Chippokes State Park Jones-Stewart Mansion
The Jones-Stewart Mansion is a stunning example of an antebellum plantation house.

May 27, 2023. 10:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Chippokes State Park Farm and Forestry Museum
Take a closer look at what swims in the James River.

May 27, 2023. 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Chippokes State Park Jones-Stewart Mansion
The Jones-Stewart Mansion is a stunning example of an antebellum plantation house.

May 28, 2023. 10:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Chippokes State Park Farm and Forestry Museum
Have you ever wondered why donkeys have such long ears or why they make so much noise, or why pot belly pigs like to roll in the mud? Have you ever learned about....

May 28, 2023. 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Chippokes State Park Jones-Stewart Mansion
The Jones-Stewart Mansion is a stunning example of an antebellum plantation house.

May 29, 2023. 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Chippokes State Park Jones-Stewart Mansion
The Jones-Stewart Mansion is a stunning example of an antebellum plantation house.

June 1, 2023. 10:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Chippokes State Park Visitor Center
Chippokes welcomes you to immerse yourself in the history, culture, and stories of our park. Enjoy a relaxing tram ride as we explore the vast timeline and dive into the history of Chippokes.

June 1, 2023. 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Chippokes State Park River House
Chippokes State Park welcomes visitors to accompany an interpretive guide on a unique historical tour experience to explore one of the oldest dwelling on the grounds. What do the remnants of the River House tell us of a time much different than today?

June 2, 2023. 10:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Chippokes State Park Quayle Classroom
Are you interested in learning about the most common and rare fossils that can be found along the James River?

June 2, 2023. 10:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Chippokes State Park Farm and Forestry Museum
Did you know that 11 to 3 million years ago Chippokes, the James River, and most of the Tidewater area of Virginia was all under water and at the bottom of the Claremont Manor Sea? Join an interpreter on an adventure through the Fossil Beds of Chippokes to see what we can find...

June 2, 2023. 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Chippokes State Park Jones-Stewart Mansion
The Jones-Stewart Mansion is a stunning example of an antebellum plantation house.

June 3, 2023. 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Chippokes State Park Visitor Center
Chippokes State Park is proud to partner with the Chesapeake Bay Foundation for Clean the Bay Day!

This event has been canceled.
June 3, 2023. 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Chippokes State Park Jones-Stewart Mansion
Prior to Yorktown in 1781, the events that would dictate the movement of the armies are often overshadowed.

This event has been canceled.
June 3, 2023. 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Chippokes State Park Jones-Stewart Mansion Brick Kitchen
What is the oldest way of cooking?

June 3, 2023. 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Chippokes State Park Jones-Stewart Mansion
The Jones-Stewart Mansion is a stunning example of an antebellum plantation house.
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