Open fires are prohibited throughout the park from midnight to 4 p.m. through April 30 per the 4 p.m. Burning Law. This includes wood and charcoal. Gas is permissible. Campground fires are allowed during the restricted time if a camp host is on duty and signage to that effect is posted in the campground. Failure to observe the 4 p.m. Burning Law can result in a fine. Contact the Park Office for additional information.

Spring WiseJAMS Music Program

Location of Southwest Virginia Museum in Virginia

Where

Southwest Virginia Museum, 10 West First St. N., Big Stone Gap, VA 24219.
Museum Building

When

Feb. 23, 2023. 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

The Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park is excited to announce it will be offering a spring WiseJAMS Music Program. WiseJAMS is a music program that seeks to preserve our important Appalachian mountain music heritage by offering low-cost classes in fiddle, old time banjo and guitar to small groups of students in after-school settings. Classes will serve students in grades 4-8. Youth who participate in this program are required to attend all weekly classes. During the classes, students will receive an after school snack and a 90- minute instructional session. Scholarships are available.

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: No.
Extra fee: $110 Full Pay $55 Partial Pay.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 276-523-1322
Email Address: SWVAMuseum@dcr.virginia.gov