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Exhibits Philpott Lake Natural and Cultural History Exhibits

Philpott Lake operated by Army Corps of Engineers
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    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philpott Lake Visitor Center
    1058 Philpott Dam Road
    Bassett, VA 24055
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    276-629-2703
    276-629-4512 (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers: Philpott (automated))
    276-629-2432 (Philpott Dam Water Release Schedule Recording)
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    Bassett
    Locality
    Henry
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

  • Tue, Aug 01, 2017 - Fri, Dec 31, 2021
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Aside from the natural beauty of Philpott Lake, other gems await to be experienced by its guests. The Visitor Center offers a unique display of exhibits pertaining to the natural and cultural heritage of Philpott Lake. These include a number of interpretive displays, such as: the Four Seasons of the Whitetail Deer; Fish that reside in Philpott Lake and Smith River; American Black Bear; American Beaver, and regional Native American and local history. Local lore includes interpretive panels featuring construction activities associated with the massive Philpott Dam - even historic photographs of flooding that used to occur in nearby towns before dam was built. HOURS OF OPERATION: Mon-Fri 8-4 and weekends 9-5. The facility is open year round. FREE ADMISSION.

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Last Updated: 08/02/2017

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