Dig It Up

Location of Mason Neck State Park in Virginia

Where

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

When

June 17, 2023. 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

By sorting through the remains of former civilizations and cultures, archaeologists can put together the pieces of how people lived in the past. Guests of all ages can participate in a fun, interactive archaeological dig to learn more about Mason Neck's Indigenous Moyumpsee tribe, also known as the Doeg/Dogue.

This program includes three stations where participants can find and piece together items from the past and become Junior Archaeologists. 

Sailor's Creek Dig

Other details

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

Event types

History/Culture | Kids/Family | National Events | Outdoor/Nature/Natural History

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