Knot tying and navigation are two skills that interest and connect us through time. Learn how to tie a few knots and feel confident in your ability to lend a helping hand to others or yourself.…

Ever wanted to take up camping, but just didn’t know where to start? Join a park interpreter to learn the basics of camping such as tent setup, campfire building, campground cooking and other tips and…

Join park staff to learn how American Victorians used watercolor painting to brighten up their homes. Participants will learn the basics of watercolor painting and leave with their own artwork. The…

Freshwater pearls from the bottom of the Black River have been a large part of our local history, but what do you do with the pearls once they’re found? Join park staff to make beautiful necklaces,…

Ever wanted to take up camping, but just didn’t know where to start? Join a park interpreter to learn the basics of camping such as tent setup, campfire building, campground cooking and other tips and…

Did your garden grow more than you expected this year? Have you ever wished there was a way to enjoy those fruits and veggies all year long? Join park staff at Powhatan Historic…

Quilting, a popular pastime, joined together not only pieces of fabric, but people’s lives. Join us at Powhatan Historic State Park to learn this time-honored and beloved tradition. Participants…

Powhatan Historic State Park will host a bandbox Workshop on Saturday, August 9, from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Join park staff and learn the Victorian art of making a decorative hat box, glasses case, or tea…

Join park staff to learn how to work leather into decorative pieces. This beginner friendly class will teach foundational skills that can be used for an advanced class. Participants will leave with…

Join park staff to learn how to make your own beginner woodworking workbench. This type of workbench has been used for hundreds of years and is perfect for any project. This is a perfect beginner…