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Prelude to Yorktown: Revolutionary War Re-enactment

Join the staff at Chippokes State Park for a glimpse into the battles, actions, and camp life of both the British and American Armies as they progress on the road to Yorktown in the third annual Prelude to Yorktown Reenactment. 

There will be thre...

Hike into History

“Being able to smell the fresh air and disconnect from the news and your phone—there’s nothing like it.”  - Jason Ward, American Naturalist

Hike into History at Chippokes State Park which offers over 12 mile...

The Jamestown-Scotland Ferry

The Jamestown-Scotland Ferry system provides a relaxing and unique way to travel to, or from Surry County. The ferry system operates 24 hours, seven days a week - find the ferry schedule here.

It may only take one trip across the James River on a ferry boa...