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Gold Panning
February 18, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Where
Lake Anna State Park, 6800 Lawyers Rd., Spotsylvania, VA 22551.
Visitor Center
When
Feb. 18, 2023. 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Get ready to catch gold fever and mosey on over and join our interpretive rangers on a quest for this elusive mineral. You’ll discover the history of gold in Virginia and learn the finer points of placer mining and how to work a pan.
Then we’ll head down to the water’s edge and see what washes up.
Space is limited, please pre-register. Free.
Please leave a message on the Visitor Center answering machine (540) 854-6245 with your name; number in group; name, date, and time of program; and your contact phone number so we can confirm.
Other details
Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 540-854-5503
Email Address: LakeAnna@dcr.virginia.gov
Event types
History/Culture | Kids/Family | Outdoor/Nature/Natural History
