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Self-sufficiency in Appalachia, part one: Quilts

By Martha WileyPosted May 02, 2024
Join us for the Stitch in Time Quilt Show to view some of the community's beautiful pieces of Appalachian self-sufficiency on display.
Quilt Show at the Museum

The Southwest Virginia Museum Gardens

By Martha WileyPosted August 22, 2021
Explore the unique beauty of the smallest Virginia State Park.
Museum in the spring

Museum collection preserves area's African American history

By Martha WileyPosted July 23, 2020
The Jessie Zander Collection of documents and photographs provides a valuable look at the African-American history of Wise County.
Christine Reasor 1960

Photo Preservation 101

By Martha WileyPosted May 22, 2020
Here's a primer from the Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park on how to better care for your old photographs.
The SWVA Museum in the early 20th century.

We Mustache You a Question...

By Martha WileyPosted May 13, 2020
These ornate Victorian mustache cups are some of the more unusual items in the museum's collection.
Fox house

A Virtual Tour of the True Art Exhibit

By Martha WileyPosted March 25, 2020
Although we miss seeing all of our visitors in person, we thought you might like to take a little tour of our current temporary exhibit.
Bates watercolor

Governor's Award winner keeps SWVA history alive

By Martha WileyPosted April 20, 2019
Regional historian Dr. Lawrence Fleenor has volunteered since 2005 at the Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park, sharing his enthusiasm and love for area history with countless visitors.
Ellenbrook, one of the stunning historic homes on the Tour to Eden bus tour

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