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Boat Tours
Bald Eagle, fishing or Civil War history. Leaves from Deep Bottom Park. Registration required. Fee. For more information Discover the James, Henricus Historical Park or 804-748-1613.
Falling Creek Ironwork Tours
Tours are held from March-Nov. Discover the site of the first iron furnace in the New World and explore the latest archaeological discoveries along the banks of Falling Creek. Registration required. Fee. Visit Falling Creek Ironworks or 804-751-4946.
Magnolia Grange, Chesterfield County Museum and 1892 Jail Tours
Tours are held Tuesdays-Fridays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., and Saturdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Groups and field trips are welcome. Guides available in Spanish. Visit Chesterfield Historical Society or 804-796-7131.
Midlothian Mines Park Tours
Tours are held from March-Nov. Learn more about the pioneer coal industry in Midlothian, one of the first commercial mine operations in North America. Registration required. Fee. Visit Midlothian Mines or 804-751-4946.
Eppington Tours
Tours are held from March-Nov. Learn about Eppington Plantation, which was built in 1768 by Francis Epps VI, Thomas Jefferson’s brother-in-law. Experience plantation life during the 1700s as you tour the house and grounds. Registration required. Fee. Visit Eppington Plantation or 804-751-4946.