Juneteenth: Discovery Center & Oral History Interviews
Where
Twin Lakes State Park, 788 Twin Lakes Rd., Green Bay, VA 23942.
The Discovery Area
When
June 15, 2025. 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Visit the park’s Discovery Center (formerly known as The Spot, the interior portion of the concession stand) to check out the park’s display celebrating its civil rights history.
Today is tomorrow’s history. Visit the history interview station in the discovery center to answer a few questions about your visit to the park today, or at any point in the past, to preserve your story.
About Virginia State Parks History and Culture Day
On June 15, 1936, Virginia became the first state to open an entire park system of six parks on the same day. To celebrate this significant anniversary, Virginia State Parks hosts History and Culture Day every year on June 15, providing a unique opportunity for visitors to explore the stories that make our parks special while enjoying the scenic beauty of its natural landscapes. From cultural demonstrations and reenactments to ranger-led kayaking tours and guided nature walks, History and Culture Day offers special programs for visitors of all ages.
Other details
Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 434-392-3435
Email Address: TwinLakes@dcr.virginia.gov
Event types
History/Culture | Kids/Family | National Events | Self-Guided Programs | Special Event
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