Dugout Canoe Building Demonstration

Location of Machicomoco State Park in Virginia

Where

Program Location: Interpretive Area
Main Park Address: Machicomoco State Park, 3601 Timberneck Farm Road, Hayes, VA 23072.

When

Nov. 23, 2026. 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Ever wondered how dugout canoes were made during the Woodland period of Virginia?

Russell Reed of Fire Crafted Canoes is back at the park to share his craft and knowledge with us. Come watch how dugout canoes were built using traditional techniques and learn about the tools used to change a log into a fully functional canoe! This program is open to participant of all ages.

In the midground man working on dugout canoe with child in the foreground watching the demonstration.

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