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01 Dec Blue Ridge Institue & Museum’s Farm

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Experience early rural life at the Blue Ridge Institute's Blue Ridge Institute & Museum"s Farm, a re-created 19th century Blue Ridge, Virginia-German farmstead. Costumed interpreters prepare meals over the open hearth, drive oxen, blacksmith, and carry out a host of other household and farm chores of the period. In the gardens and around the log farm buildings heirloom vegetables and historic breeds of livestock speak to the region's agricultural heritage.The Blue Ridge Institute & Museum's Farm offers...

25 Oct Floyd County Historical Society Museum

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Ridgemont was the first hospital in Floyd, VA and now houses a museum and the offices of the historical society. We have both permanent and rotating exhibits on local history as well as a research library for genealogy research....

25 Oct Andrew Johnston House & Museum

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We welcome you to visit the Andrew Johnston House and Giles County Historical Society! The 1829 Georgian manor house features many of the original decorative accents and charm of Giles County in the 19th century.Along with visiting our museum, we offer genealogical services, group tours, a wonderful locally stocked gift shop, and the opportunity to host your event or meeting on the grounds or within our facilities.The oldest surviving brick house in Giles County, the...