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Mansion at Fort Chiswell

For more than a decade The Mansion at Fort Chiswell has been lovingly restored. Now this private residence, listed on the U.S. Nati
Wilderness Road State Park

Wilderness Road State Park was purchased in 1993. The park is about 310 acres that lie astride the Wilderness Road, a route carved by Daniel Boone in 17
Wythe County Courthouse

Located in Downtown Wytheville, Wythe County Courthouse is open for genealogy information Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Enjo
Wythe/Bland Artisans and Heritage Trails
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 eve
Edith Bolling Wilson Birthplace Museum

Come visit the birthplace and childhood home of First Lady Edith Bolling Wilson. Born and raised in Wytheville, Edith Bolling Wilson is a descendant of
African American Heritage Museum

HOURS 12 PM to 5 PM : Our New Children's Library Showcases Achievements of African Americans. Photos, Stories and Memorabilia tell a History of Af
Haller-Gibboney Rock House Museum

Historic house museum was built in 1823. Home of Wytheville's first resident physician. Collection includes period furnishings, personal mementos, medi
Harmon’s Museum

The Harmon Museum has an interesting array of artifacts. The museum exhibits numerous historical artifacts from the Carroll County Courthouse Courtroom
Buffalo Mountain Presbyterian Church

Nestled in the Blue Ridge Plateau of Southwestern (Carroll County) Virginia, the Buffalo Mountain Presbyterian Church is the "Mother Church" of six rock
Tazewell, Historic Town of

Before the pioneers arrived, Tazewell County was a hunting ground for Native Americans. Tazewell County was created on December 20, 1799. Th
Crab Orchard Museum & Pioneer Park

Historic Crab Orchard Museum preserves the cultural heritage of the Appalachian Region with exhibits on the 500 year-old Native American Village discove
Patrick County Courthouse
Located in historic uptown Stuart, this Patrick County Courthouse was designed and built by Abram Staples and completed in 1822. It displays many characte
White Cemetery
White Cemetery is a beautifully maintained graveyard. It originally started as small family plot but expanded to a community graveyard. Many Confederate so
Meadowbrook Museum

The Meadowbrook Museum Branch of the Montgomery Museum is located in the Meadowbrook Center. The Center currently houses a branch of the Montgomer
Palmer Mill

See the beauty of a replica water powered Grist Mill plus the environmental features associated with the unusual surrounding habitat. The Mill houses a
Madam Russell Methodist Church and Cabin
Visit the church which was named as a memorial to Madam Russell, Patrick Henry's sister. Walk through the original portion of the church and see many beaut
Elizabeth Cemetery
The Elizabeth Cemetery was associated with Elizabeth Church which is thought to have been the oldest Methodist church built in Smyth County. The land for t
King-Stuart House
The cabin was occupied from its beginning (circa 1795) through the 1960s. See the many visible indicators of the numerous transitional modernization period
Saltville, Historic Town
During the Civil War, the North battled to gain control of this town, the main supplier of the salt the Confederate army used to preserve meat. See restore
Veterans’ Memorial Park, Rocky Mount

Located along the Pigg River, Veterans' Memorial Park is a tranquil reminder of the honor, courage, and sacrifice of local soldiers, sa
Historic Rocky Mount Train Depot

The former Norfolk & Western (N&W) Freight Station, now known as the Rocky Mount Train Depot, is a rare surviving railroad stat
Kay’s Corner Cleaners and Alterations – Historic Building

Constructed in 1890, the former Reynold's Restaurant, now known as Kay's Corner, is one of the last remaining frame commercial building