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EP463

FILES

EP463.jpg

Dublin Core

Title

EP463

Subject

Explore Park.

Description

Dan Abbott in front of Native American items. Writing on back says “Virginia’s Explore Park interpreter Daniel Firehawk Abbott shares his knowledge of Native American lifeways with park visitors. This living history museum and nature center is located at Blue Ridge Parkway milepost 115. Visitors experience the rich cultural heritage and natural beauty of western Virginia 15 minutes from downtown Roanoke. Features include a working blacksmith and farm, a schoolhouse frontier and Native American exhibits, as well as hiking trails, fishing, picnic facilities, and special events. Call (540 427-1800 for more information. Photograph taken by Kevin Hurley”

Creator

Rupert Cutler

Publisher

Roanoke Public Libraries

Date

c. 1990s

Rights

Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Identifier

EP463

Still Image Item Type Metadata

Original Format

Photograph

Citation

Rupert Cutler, “EP463,” Virginia Room Digital Collection, accessed August 15, 2025, https://www.virginiaroom.org/digital/document/EP463.