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Flavors of the Past: Historic Ice Cream

Location of Sky Meadows State Park in Virginia

Where

Program Location: Log Cabin in the Historic Area
Main Park Address: Sky Meadows State Park, 11012 Edmonds Ln., Delaplane, VA 20144.

When

April 2, 2026. 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Step back in time and savor the sweet traditions of the past at Sky Meadows State Park! During this hands-on program, try your hand at an authentic hand-cranked ice cream maker, using simple, classic ingredients to create a delicious treat - just like it was made generations ago. As you churn your own ice cream, you’ll learn about the history of this timeless dessert and discover how early Americans enjoyed these flavors long before modern conveniences. Come experience the joy of making ice cream the old-fashioned way. Don’t worry, you’ll get to taste it too!

Part of our Spring Break Week at Sky Meadows - Check out our event flyer for a complete list of Spring Break programming. Pre-registration is not required, but feel free to let us know you are coming.

log cabin at sky meadows

Documents

spring-break-flyer-sky-meadows-2026-(2)9.pdf

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 540-592-3556
Email Address: SkyMeadows@dcr.virginia.gov