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.

WiseJAMS Spring Music Program

Location of Southwest Virginia Museum in Virginia

Where

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

When

May 2, 2024. 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

The Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park is excited to announce the spring semester of the WiseJAMS Music Program. This program seeks to preserve our important Appalachian Mountain music heritage by offering low-cost fiddle, banjo, and guitar classes to small groups of students in after-school settings.

Classes will be held again this semester on Thursdays from 3:45-5:45 p.m. and will serve students in grades 3-8. 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.

Fees for the program are $120 per semester for full pay and $60 for partial pay; scholarships are available. Instruments will be provided “on loan” at no cost to the students while participating in the program.

photo of kids with instruments

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: No.
Extra fee: $120/full; $60/partial.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 276-523-1322
Email Address: SWVAMuseum@dcr.virginia.gov