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Located in the heart of scenic Appalachia, Tazewell offers the full Southwest Virginia experience. Nestled among the Back of the Dragon’s rolling mountains, the winding Clinch River and sweeping farm lands, Tazewell is Nature’s playground. Enjoy an excellent meal at one of our many diverse dining establishments after you shop your worries away at trendy boutiques.We have fun community events for all ages, from the Music on Main & Cruise In held the fourth Saturday...

Named after an astronomical observatory used to view the total solar eclipse of 1869, Solar Hill is the first Bristol, Virginia neighborhood to be listed on both the Virginia Landmarks and National Historic Places registers. It has been called “one of the finest collections of historic residential architecture in the region.” Homes range in age from the 1800s to early 1900s with many beautiful examples of Colonial, Victorian, Neoclassical and Craftsman styles. Some of Bristol’s...

Visit Ingles Farm! Arguably one of the most historically significant sites in Virginia, Ingles Farm transports visitors back to the days of westward expansion, Native Americans, and the daily struggle to survive. The property was settled by William and his wife, Mary Draper Ingles, in the 1750’s. In addition to being a working farm, the Ingles' built and operated a ferry and tavern to transport and shelter some of the hundreds of thousands of settlers...

The Historical Society's office is at 341 W. Main St., in downtown Abingdon.The Society is the leading center in the region for genealogical and historical research, with a digital database of over 180,000 images. These images include:digitized photographs of people in varying scenes both posed and candid.images we have digitized of churches, houses, schools, bridges, mills, railroads, tombstones, historical scenes, etc.digitized images of documents covering a wide range of historical interest, such as marriage certificates,...

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...