EXPLORE
The trail is composed of two parts—seven educational signs and ten geocache puzzles. Use the brochure linked below to explore the trail and learn about the first residents of the land known as King George today. Participants who solve all ten geocache puzzles will discover a mystery message that reveals the location to collect your completion prize. Prizes are while supplies last.
This experience is both fun and educational; something the whole family can enjoy! Each stop located around the county allows you to explore some of the most excitingly beautiful places found in King George County.
We have created a brochure for you to use while you visit stops on the trail. There is a printable version as well as a digital version for use on your mobile phone.
PRIZES
Button
Eagle Plush Keychain
Geocache Coins
Stickers
LOCATIONS
Belle Grove
Caledon State Park
Dahlgren Heritage Museum
Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail
Hopyard Farm Trail
Sealston Sports Complex
Tim’s II at Fairview Beach
MORE ABOUT THE PROJECT
The Native American Heritage Trail signs were written and outlined by students in the department of historic preservation at the University of Mary Washington in collaboration with the Rappahannock Tribe and the Patawomeck Indian Tribe of Virginia. The students approached King George County Government to implement the signs as an educational trail throughout the county. King George wanted to provide the community and its visitors access to untold stories in a unique way. As a result, the county’s community engagement department applied for a grant with the Virginia Tourism Corporation to bring the project to life.
In June 2024, the trail opened to the public with seven signs located in important locations to two prominent tribes in King George County that are still present today, as well as launched ten geocache puzzles.
