Come out to see how baseball was playing in 1864 on October 9, 2021 at 1:00 pm. See how the rules have changed in the past 157 years. The Abingdon Blues vs. The Wytheville Statesman for a double header. Drinks will be available for purchase along with 50/50 cash drawings. Pleae comply with the Covid 19 outdoor events guidelines. This is a family fun event. Bring a chair or blanket and Join Us! Rain date...
Due to COVID-19, the museum is closed. Poplar Hill Cottage is open and available for rental. Dedicated in 1948, the Southwest Virginia Museum in Big Stone Gap chronicles the exploration and development of the region. The museum houses a collection of items from the region. The collection was started by C. B. Slemp, who served in Congress from 1907 to 1923 and was President Coolidge’s personal secretary.A lovely Victorian parlor in the four-story mansion is available to...
The Sanders House Center includes a late 19th century home which was once the centerpiece of a 3,000 acre farm. Built in 1896, it has gorgeous solid oak woodwork, original wood floors, hand-painted imported mural and many of the original furnishings. There are nine fireplaces, three floors and a total of 19 rooms. The grounds include a granary which now houses a gift shop, a railroad museum, a smokehouse, and a spring house, the "Rosie...
This museum was conceived as a place to preserve the history of our area with a focus on the schools of Wise County. In 2002, the June Tolliver House provided Garnett Gilliam, a local teacher and historian, two rooms to display his collection of photographs, yearbooks, and other artifacts. As others made donations to the collection it was soon evident that additional space was needed. A committee was formed and James Maurice Fraley, an ardent...
The museum was the home of John Fox, Jr., a famous mountain author of many novels and short stories. Most well known are "Trail of the Lonesome Pine" and "The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come". "Trail of the Lonesome Pine" became the nation's first million copy selling novel and was later made into a movie. An outdoor drama based on this novel is staged in the town of Big Stone Gap and has been designated...
Ellenbrook, otherwise known as Number 4, is the historic home of William Alexander Stuart, founder of the Stuart Land & Cattle Company. Construction of the home was completed in 1858.Ellenbrook offers a mini museum, which displays artifacts, memorabilia, photos, and articles associated with the Stuart family. Special event hosting is also provided.Hours: Monday & Tuesday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM or by appointmentDirections: From Lebanon, take Rt 19 toward Rosedale. Turn right onto Rt 80....
The museum is located in the old Manse for the Christiansburg Presbyterian Church. The home was built around 1852. It showcases regional historical displays and rotating local artwork. The permanent collection includes several original Lewis Miller drawings. Hours: 10:30AM-4:30PM Tuesday-Saturday...
The Mathews Living History Farm and Museum is a non-profit, historical and educational foundation which operates a circa 1900 homestead farm. Farm animals, working tools and equipment of the period, a demonstration garden and scheduled events and activities for the family make this a wonderful place to spend the day. ...
A visit to the Jeff Matthews Memorial Museum is a rewarding experience for adults, families and children of all ages. Among the treasures are the historic cabins dating back to 1834, Victorian fashions, over 10,000 Native American artifacts, a fascinating collection of African items, one of the largest Kodiak bears on display anywhere in the world, an extensive collection of hunting trophies and guns, one of the first pianos to arrive in Galax, a real...
Historic house museum was built in 1823. Home of Wytheville's first resident physician. Collection includes period furnishings, personal mementos, medical records and supplies from the 1800's, and a small museum of local artifacts. There is an herb garden with plants typically grown in the 19th. century....
