Chippokes Plantation State Park is one of the oldest working farms in the United States. Chippokes is a living historical exhibit located in a rural agricultural area along the James River. The park includes a swimming complex, visitor center, picnic facilities, with hiking and biking trails. The plantation has kept its original boundaries since the 1600s and has a variety of cultivated gardens and native woodland.
Location:
Hwy 634, Surry Virginia
Telephone
757-294-3625
Other Virginia State Parks nearby:
(Surry) Chippokes Plantation State Park
(Newbern) Claytor Lake State Park
(Martinsville) Fairy Stone State Park
(Mouth of Wilson) Grayson Highlands State Park
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01/09 Coming to The Surry area
Virginia Highlands Festival Abingdon VA August2-11 Showcasing Appalachian arts and crafts.
John Blue Cotton Festival Laurinburg NC October12-13 Performances on an outdoor stage,vendor area with beautifully displayed crafts, clothing, and artwork, and wonderful food prepared by all of the food vendors.
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