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Open fires are prohibited throughout the park from midnight to 4 p.m., now through April 30. Learn more.

Mystery of History

Location of Machicomoco State Park in Virginia

Where

Machicomoco State Park, 3601 Timberneck Farm Road, Hayes, VA 23072.
Interpretive Area

When

April 26, 2025. 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

In Virginia, a lot of pre-contact Indigenous history was obscured by colonization. Archaeology in Virginia faces challenges posed by sea level rise and land development. Accounts from colonists can only imply what Indigenous life was like before colonization. Indigenous cultures have persisted to the present day, to a time when archaeology embraces oral history in a pursuit to piece together the stories of the past. Join us to learn about these concepts during a gentle walk on Oyster Trail. Recommended for ages 16 and up.

Granite carved map of eastern virginia with copper emblems.

We strive to make our programming and special event opportunities accessible and inclusive to all. If you have any concerns, please reach out to our front office to speak with a ranger or contact us through the park email address. We will attempt to accommodate all individuals or families for their unique circumstances and can do so best with advanced communication.

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: No.
Phone: 804-642-2419
Email Address: machicomoco@dcr.virginia.gov