Merchandise sales locations will be closed for the required annual inventory beginning Tuesday, April 15 and will reopen when completed on April 16.
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Between 03/05/2025 and 03/05/2026
(58) Events Found For All Event Types
Park: Chippokes State Park

March 7, 2025. 12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Chippokes State Park Quayle Classroom
Join us as we learn more about the prehistoric history of Chippokes through fossils that can be found right on our beaches!

March 7, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Chippokes State Park College Run Trail Beach Access
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...

This event has been canceled.
March 8, 2025. 12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Chippokes State Park Quayle Classroom
Join us as we learn more about the prehistoric history of Chippokes through fossils that can be found right on our beaches!

This event has been canceled.
March 8, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Chippokes State Park College Run Trail Beach Access
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 15, 2025. 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Chippokes State Park Visitor Center
Answer the call to volunteer and help keep our shorelines clean and safe for others to enjoy. Meet at the Visitor Center for instructions and supplies (gloves, available trash grabbers, trash bags.

March 15, 2025. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Chippokes State Park River House
Chippokes State Park welcomes visitors to accompany an interpretive guide on a very unique historical building tour experience to explore the oldest dwelling on the grounds.

March 21, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Chippokes State Park Chippoax Trace Trailhead
Come on out to Chippokes State Park and discover what is left of a forgotten historic roadway on this ranger-led hike. Learn about historic transportation routes, the area's first inhabitants, speculation and myths of the road, and natural history.

March 22, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Chippokes State Park Jones-Stewart Mansion Brick Kitchen
Join our costumed interpreters for a demonstration of historic cooking methods in the Jones-Stewart Mansion's original brick kitchen.

March 22, 2025. 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.

March 22, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Chippokes State Park Jones-Stewart Mansion Brick Kitchen
Join our costumed interpreters for a demonstration of historic cooking methods in the Jones-Stewart Mansion's original brick kitchen.

March 23, 2025. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Chippokes State Park River House
Chippokes State Park welcomes visitors to accompany an interpretive guide on a very unique historical building tour experience to explore the oldest dwelling on the grounds.

March 23, 2025. 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Chippokes State Park Jones-Stewart Mansion Brick Kitchen
Learn about the culinary history of Chippokes as costumed interpreters share stories from the Jones-Stewart Mansion's brick kitchen.

March 27, 2025. 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Chippokes State Park College Run Trail Beach Access
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 28, 2025. 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Chippokes State Park Jones-Stewart Mansion
Chippokes State Park is proud to partner with the Back Bay Amateur Astronomers Club to introduce a special dark night sky and stargazing opportunity for all to enjoy. Club members will use their telescopes to share the night time sky with park visitors. Visitors will be free to ask questions, observe, and look through telescopes during this public viewing outreach event.

March 29, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Chippokes State Park Chippoax Trace Trailhead
Join a ranger on this guided hike and learn about the fascinating world of fungi.

March 30, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Chippokes State Park Quayle Classroom
Join us as we learn more about the prehistoric history of Chippokes through fossils that can be found right on our beaches!

March 30, 2025. 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Chippokes State Park College Run Trail Beach Access
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 3, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Chippokes State Park Quayle Classroom
Join us as we learn more about the prehistoric history of Chippokes through fossils that can be found right on our beaches!

April 3, 2025. 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Chippokes State Park College Run Trail Beach Access
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 4, 2025. 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Chippokes State Park Jones-Stewart Mansion
This historical building tour is designed to highlight the architecture of the time, designs, furnishings, special touches, ornate decor, and stories within the walls of the Jones-Stewart Mansion.

April 4, 2025. 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Chippokes State Park College Run Trail Beach Access
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 4, 2025. 12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Chippokes State Park Quayle Classroom
Join us as we learn more about the prehistoric history of Chippokes through fossils that can be found right on our beaches!

April 5, 2025. 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Chippokes State Park Jones-Stewart Mansion
This historical building tour is designed to highlight the architecture of the time, designs, furnishings, special touches, ornate decor, and stories within the walls of the Jones-Stewart Mansion.

April 5, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Chippokes State Park Farm and Forestry Museum
Adventure into the outdoors and discover wildlife along the Trail with a ranger. All tiny participants will be given helpful hands-on bug finding tools for investigating nature signs. Let's try to use all of our senses to see, smell, touch, track and observe.

April 6, 2025. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Chippokes State Park River House
Chippokes State Park welcomes visitors to accompany an interpretive guide on a very unique historical building tour experience to explore the oldest dwelling on the grounds.

April 6, 2025. 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Chippokes State Park Jones-Stewart Mansion
This historical building tour is designed to highlight the architecture of the time, designs, furnishings, special touches, ornate decor, and stories within the walls of the Jones-Stewart Mansion.

April 11, 2025. 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Chippokes State Park Jones-Stewart Mansion
This historical building tour is designed to highlight the architecture of the time, designs, furnishings, special touches, ornate decor, and stories within the walls of the Jones-Stewart Mansion.

April 11, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Chippokes State Park Chippoax Trace Trailhead
Join a ranger on this guided hike and learn about the fascinating world of fungi.

April 12, 2025. 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Chippokes State Park Jones-Stewart Mansion
This historical building tour is designed to highlight the architecture of the time, designs, furnishings, special touches, ornate decor, and stories within the walls of the Jones-Stewart Mansion.

April 13, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Chippokes State Park Chippoax Trace Trailhead
Come on out to Chippokes State Park and discover what is left of a forgotten historic roadway on this ranger-led hike. Learn about historic transportation routes, the area's first inhabitants, speculation and myths of the road, and natural history.

April 13, 2025. 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Chippokes State Park Jones-Stewart Mansion
This historical building tour is designed to highlight the architecture of the time, designs, furnishings, special touches, ornate decor, and stories within the walls of the Jones-Stewart Mansion.

April 17, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Chippokes State Park Quayle Classroom
Join us as we learn more about the prehistoric history of Chippokes through fossils that can be found right on our beaches!

April 17, 2025. 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Chippokes State Park College Run Trail Beach Access
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 18, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Chippokes State Park Quayle Classroom
Join us as we learn more about the prehistoric history of Chippokes through fossils that can be found right on our beaches!

April 18, 2025. 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Chippokes State Park Jones-Stewart Mansion
This historical building tour is designed to highlight the architecture of the time, designs, furnishings, special touches, ornate decor, and stories within the walls of the Jones-Stewart Mansion.

April 18, 2025. 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Chippokes State Park Campground
If you're camping with us at Chippokes, we would like to extend a warm invitation to attend our special evening ranger-led campfire program.

April 19, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Chippokes State Park Jones-Stewart Mansion Brick Kitchen
Join our costumed interpreters for a demonstration of historical cooking methods in the Jones-Stewart Mansion's original brick kitchen.

April 19, 2025. 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Chippokes State Park Jones-Stewart Mansion
This historical building tour is designed to highlight the architecture of the time, designs, furnishings, special touches, ornate decor, and stories within the walls of the Jones-Stewart Mansion.

April 19, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Chippokes State Park Jones-Stewart Mansion Brick Kitchen
Join our costumed interpreters for a demonstration of historical cooking methods in the Jones-Stewart Mansion's original brick kitchen.

April 19, 2025. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 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 20, 2025. 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Chippokes State Park Jones-Stewart Mansion Brick Kitchen
Learn about the culinary history of Chippokes as costumed interpreters share stories from the Jones-Stewart Mansion's brick kitchen.

April 20, 2025. 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Chippokes State Park Jones-Stewart Mansion
This historical building tour is designed to highlight the architecture of the time, designs, furnishings, special touches, ornate decor, and stories within the walls of the Jones-Stewart Mansion.

April 24, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Chippokes State Park Chippoax Trace Trailhead
Come on out to Chippokes State Park and discover what is left of a forgotten historic roadway on this ranger-led hike. Learn about historic transportation routes, the area's first inhabitants, speculation and myths of the road, and natural history.

April 25, 2025. 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 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 25, 2025. 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Chippokes State Park Jones-Stewart Mansion
This historical building tour is designed to highlight the architecture of the time, designs, furnishings, special touches, ornate decor, and stories within the walls of the Jones-Stewart Mansion.

April 26, 2025. 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Chippokes State Park Jones-Stewart Mansion
This historical building tour is designed to highlight the architecture of the time, designs, furnishings, special touches, ornate decor, and stories within the walls of the Jones-Stewart Mansion.

April 26, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Chippokes State Park Farm and Forestry Museum
Adventure into the outdoors and discover wildlife along the Trail with a ranger. All tiny participants will be given helpful hands-on bug finding tools for investigating nature signs. Let's try to use all of our senses to see, smell, touch, track and observe.

April 27, 2025. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Chippokes State Park River House
Chippokes State Park welcomes visitors to accompany an interpretive guide on a very unique historical building tour experience to explore the oldest dwelling on the grounds.

April 27, 2025. 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Chippokes State Park Jones-Stewart Mansion
This historical building tour is designed to highlight the architecture of the time, designs, furnishings, special touches, ornate decor, and stories within the walls of the Jones-Stewart Mansion.

April 27, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Chippokes State Park Jones-Stewart Mansion
Put on your hiking boots, grab a water bottle, and get ready for a floral-filled excursion at Chippokes State Park!

May 3, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Chippokes State Park Conference Shelter
The Friends of Chippokes are sponsoring a Garden Tea at the Chippokes Conference Shelter. Park visitors can enjoy savory and sweet treats, along with several types of tea.

May 17, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Chippokes State Park Farm and Forestry Museum

Adventure into the outdoors and discover wildlife along the Trail with a ranger. All tiny participants will be given helpful hands-on bug finding tools for investigating nature signs. Let's try to use all of our senses to see, smell, touch, track and observe.

May 17, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Chippokes State Park Chippoax Trace Trailhead

Join a ranger on this guided hike and learn about the fascinating world of fungi.

June 7, 2025. 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Chippokes State Park Visitor Center

Chippokes State Park is proud to partner with the Chesapeake Bay Foundation for Clean the Bay Day!

June 7, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Chippokes State Park Jones-Stewart Mansion

Celebrate National Trails day with a guided tree trek at Chippokes State Park!

June 14, 2025. 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Chippokes State Park Jones-Stewart Mansion

This historical building tour is designed to highlight the architecture of the time, designs, furnishings, special touches, ornate decor, and stories within the walls of the Jones-Stewart Mansion.

June 15, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Chippokes State Park River House

Chippokes State Park welcomes visitors to accompany an interpretive guide on a very unique historical building tour experience to explore the oldest dwelling on the grounds.

June 15, 2025. 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Chippokes State Park Jones-Stewart Mansion

This historical building tour is designed to highlight the architecture of the time, designs, furnishings, special touches, ornate decor, and stories within the walls of the Jones-Stewart Mansion.
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