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The William King Museum of Art is a non-profit regional art museum and arts education center housed in a historic 1913 former school. Showcasing world fine art, contemporary regional art and cultural heritage, it is the only facility of its kind and Virginia's only nationally accredited museum west of Roanoke. An average of 9 exhibitions are mounted each year. Programming includes artist talks, lectures, workshops, and other special events. Two additional galleries include the Student...

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Open 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Tuesday-SaturdayThe Wilderness Road Regional Museum, located about a mile from Interstate 81 in Newbern, Virginia, has been owned and operated by the New River Historical Society since 1980. The oldest room in the museum was built sometime between 1806 and 1812 by Newbern's founder, Henry Hance.Originally, the museum building had belonged to the Hance-Alexander family, and these two homes served dual purposes as residences and businesses for...

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The Boyd Museum provides an opportunity to learn about the history of the people and places of Wythe County. The museum's collection includes Wytheville's first fire truck, c-1855, early farming equipment and tools, military uniforms, Civil War displays, photographs of early schools and churches and artifacts from the mining industry....

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Dr. Nickerson & Betsy Snead built this beautiful Antebellum home circa 1835, however the original log portion of this historical haunted Nickerson Snead House was built in the 1700s by Francis Kincannon and used as a fort during the Revolutionary War and the French and Indian War. This magnificent home was used as a Civil War field hospital and the cellar was used as a temporary morgue.  After Nickerson and Betsy Snead passed away the...

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The flavors of the Southwest Virginia Cultural Center & Marketplace are nothing short of inspiring for a visit to the Appalachian Mountains. Let us guide you on a full experience of Southwest Virginia and our unique assets and opportunities for exploration. From the sounds of the region’s distinctive bluegrass to the sights of world renowned folk artist from around the mountains, you’ll find moments of discovery for the entire family. Stop in and sit a spell...

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Built in 1774, Smithfield Plantation was the home of Revolutionary War patriot Colonel William Preston. The home, designed in the tidewater plantation style, provided a haven of aristocratic elegance and became the social and political center of this backcountry area. The glazed windows, Chinese Chippendale railings and an impressive mantel are a testament to Preston's effort and expense. Colonel Preston was instrumental in creating the fervor necessary for revolution, and as the surveyor for a...

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In 1984, Pulaski Mayor R. F. Ratcliffe began sharing his heart's desire to see his town develop a museum for displaying its rich history. Since then, through the hard work of many dedicated indiviuals, the Raymond F. Ratcliffe Memorial Transportation Museum has progressed to a spacious new facility located in Pulaski's downtown plaza area near the historic Pulaski Railway Station, the Dora Trailhead and Jackson Park.The Museum focuses on Pulaski's role in transportation and commerce,...

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Old Cranks Motorcar Museum houses an average of 50 Antique, Classic and Special Interest automobiles, ranging from a 1906 Schacht Horseless Carriage, a 1917 Detroit Electric Auto, a 1919 Stanley Steam Car, a 1923 Templar Touring Car, a 1934 Ford V-8, a 1954 Oldsmobile, a 28K mile unrestored 1969 Mustang Mach 1 with a 428 Cobra Jet engine to a 1975 Corvette.There are numerous showcases filled with memorabilia, mostly related to the automobile. The walls...

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Step through the window of time at the Museum of the Middle Appalachians: "From the Ice Age to the Space Age."  Learn how geology has influenced the area's history for millions of years. See the full-size replicas of ice age mammals that roamed the region over 15,000 years ago. Visit the site of annual archeological and paleontological digs and see artifacts and fossils that reveal the story of the ancient past. View a display of Woodland Indian...