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History and Culture Day - Gold Fever

Location of Lake Anna State Park in Virginia

Where

Lake Anna State Park, 6800 Lawyers Rd., Spotsylvania, VA 22551.
Visitor Center

When

June 17, 2023. 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Two chances to catch gold fever.

Gold Panning: 11 a.m. to Noon
Stampmill Sam's Gold Adventure: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Mosey on over and join our ranger on a quest for this elusive mineral. You'll discover the history of gold in Virginia and learn the finer points of placer mining and how to work a pan.
Then we'll head down to the edge of Old Pond and see what washes up.

Space is limited, please pre-register. Free.

Advance registration required for all programs. Please call (540) 854-6245 and leave a message on the Visitor Center answering machine with your name, how many in group, name of the program, date and time of program and your contact information.

Female ranger shows children what she has in her gold pan. Gold pan in right hand and rock in left hand.

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 540-854-5503
Email Address: LakeAnna@dcr.virginia.gov