Junior Ranger: Discovery Digs

Location of Machicomoco State Park in Virginia

Where

Machicomoco State Park, 3601 Timberneck Farm Road, Hayes, VA 23072.
Timberneck House

When

June 14, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Join Machicomoco and the Fairfield Foundation as we team up to offer prospective Junior Rangers hands-on archaeological dig opportunities at the Timberneck House in order to earn a Junior Ranger patch. Participants will get to learn about the history of the park through its archaeological discoveries and participate in active digs on the Timberneck property. Recommended for participants ages 6+.

Timberneck House basking in the sunlight

We strive to make our programming and special event opportunities accessible and inclusive to all. If you have an accessibility concern, please reach out to our front office to speak with a ranger or contact us through the park email address. We will attempt to accommodate all individuals or families for their unique circumstances and can do so best with advanced communication.

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 804-642-2419
Email Address: machicomoco@dcr.virginia.gov