Local History

Exhibit in Progress

Researching, designing, and installing an exhibit is a HUGE undertaking. As one of the few museums in the Commonwealth that still produce their own exhibits from beginning to end, we…

50th Blue Ridge Folklife Festival

For half a century, on the fourth Saturday of October, the Blue Ridge Folklife Festival has presented musicians, moonshiners, craftspeople, cooks, motorheads, mule jumpers, horse pullers, coon dog racers, antique…

Blue Ridge Quilt Exhibition

Blue Ridge Quilt Exhibition : A Day of Exploration Join us for a day filled with gorgeous handmade quilts and the opportunity to have your quilt reviewed by Neva Hart,…

Blue Ridge Folklife Festival

For 49 years on the fourth Saturday of October, the Blue Ridge Folklife Festival has brought together a host of musicians, moonshiners, craftspeople, cooks, motorheads, mule jumpers, horse pullers, coon…