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25 Oct

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In the counties of Wythe and Bland, we are blessed with scenic beauty, historic and cultural attractions and a wealth of talented artisans that produce everything from handwoven scarves to unique sculptures made from recycled materials. This trail will lead travelers to local artisans, artisan sales centers, heritage sites and other points of interest-all telling a vibrant story of our culture. Take a day (or more) and visit our trails. You will find...

25 Oct

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Established in 1790, this is one of the only water-powered flour mills still operating in Southwest Virginia. It is a National and a Virginia Historic Landmark. Milling demonstrations, handmade broom demonstration and a general store on-site....

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Washington County Courthouse: the previous courthouse, also located on this site, was burned on December 14, 1864, during Stoneman's Raid, by Union Captain James B. Wyatt, with the 13th Tennessee Cavalry. Wyatt was raised in Abingdon and as a youngster had several run-ins with the local law enforcement. Evidently, Wyatt held a grudge against a local judge, so after Stoneman's forces had moved north out of Abingdon, Wyatt stayed behind and sought revenge by setting...

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Step back in time to the early 1900's, the construction of the 1908 Courthouse, and life in Grayson County. The Vault Museum features an exhibit of an early mountain home, barn and blacksmith shop. Old tools and farm implements are displayed. The Vault Museum is located on the first floor of the 1908 Grayson County Courthouse in what was formerly known as the Clerk's Vault Room....

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Home to the Carroll County Historical Society and Museum, the historic courthouse was built in 1873 and is the site of the infamous "1912 Courthouse Tragedy."  https://carrollvamuseum.org/museum/courthouse-tragedy/  "Thunder in the Hills"--historic drama by playwright Frank Levering--is performed each spring in the very courtroom where the tragedy happened more than a century ago. The museum is on the lower level--tours are available.  Check the website for current hours and days of operation.  Admission is free....

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The Tavern: The oldest building in Abingdon, constructed in 1779, the Tavern served as a field hospital during the Civil War. In the hospital section on the third floor, charcoaled numbers, used to designate soldiers' beds, are still visible. Hours: See web site for details...

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A restored 1938 movie house, The Lyric Theatre provides the community with film, live plays, dance, music, and lectures. Since 1998, the Lyric has operated a not-for-profit movie theatre and community center in the heart of downtown Blacksburg, Virginia. We are located on College Avenue across the street from Virginia Tech's main campus....

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A member of the League of Historic American Theatres, The Lincoln Theatre in Marion, Virginia, is one of three existing Art Deco Mayan Revival-style theaters in America. The Lincoln is a Virginia Historic Landmark and is on the National Register of Historic Places. Originally built in 1929 as a vaudeville and movie house, The Lincoln Theatre hosted stars such as Roy Rogers, Ralph Stanley, Roy Acuff, and other legends. Through a focused community initiative and...

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Described by many experienced paranormal teams as the "most active location on the east coast" – a night at St Albans Sanatorium is not for the weak or squeamish!  A variety of events are open to the public throughout the year and include zombie apocalypse, Friday the 13th celebrations and the second annual Halloween event held during the month of October.  St. Albans is now available for private ghost tours and investigations....