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Who was the High Bridge Watchman Uncle John?

By Guest BloggerPosted February 17, 2018
High Bridge Trail State Park acquires new Willis Vail image of bridge watchman known as Uncle John. This is the rest of the story, in honor of Black History Month.
Historical photo of "Uncle John" the Bridge Watchman on duty...from a photo by Willis W. Vail and taken 4 p.m. April 10, 1914. on what is now High Bridge Trail State Park, Va

Kinship at First Landing State Park

By Staci MartinPosted February 10, 2018
During Black History Month, we often reflect on people and places and the impacts they made or significance they held as it relates to events past. However, the story I want to share is one that crosses many generations and continues today.
Kim teaching one of the park programs at First Landing State Park

Hidden Gems of Virginia State Parks

By Shellie AnnePosted April 09, 2016
An early bird explores Virginia State Parks and discovers some unexpected finds, this time relics of the past, fossils!
Chesapecten masidonius

Meet the Fossils of Chippokes in Southside Virginia

By Shellie AnnePosted September 18, 2012
"Uncovering Virginia" is an exhibit currently at the Virginia Museum of Natural History in Martinsville.
Chesapecten jeffersonius found in abundance at Chippokes State Park

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