The Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park will offer a monthly "Birding in the Gap" series on the second Saturday of each month.

The "Prowl the Powell" nature series kicks off with a walk along the Greenbelt in beautiful Big Stone Gap to coincide with the Great Backyard Bird Count.

The Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park is excited to announce the spring semester of the WiseJAMS Music Program.

The Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park is excited to announce the spring semester of the WiseJAMS Music Program.

True Art, named in the honor of the Museum's first curator, James True, features the works of today's local artist in a show that celebrates the creativity and talents of our friends and neighbors.

The Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park is excited to announce the spring semester of the WiseJAMS Music Program.

The Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park will offer a monthly "Birding in the Gap" series on the second Saturday of each month.

In collaboration with the Wise County Virginia Cooperative Extension Agency the park will be hosting two tree grafting workshops.

In collaboration with the Wise County Virginia Cooperative Extension Agency the park will be hosting two tree grafting workshops.

In collaboration with the Wise County Virginia Cooperative Extension Agency the park will be hosting two tree grafting workshops.

In collaboration with the Wise County Virginia Cooperative Extension Agency the park will be hosting two tree grafting workshops.

The Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park is excited to announce the spring semester of the WiseJAMS Music Program.

Participants who are interested in the "Prowl the Powell" nature series should meet volunteers and park staff at the front gate of the museum.

The Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park is excited to announce the spring semester of the WiseJAMS Music Program.

The Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park is excited to announce the spring semester of the WiseJAMS Music Program.

Who doesn’t like spending some time in nature?

The Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park is now accepting entries for its “Stitch in Time” Quilt Show.

The Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park is excited to announce the spring semester of the WiseJAMS Music Program.

On April 8, 2024, a solar eclipse will sweep across North America.

For centuries, people of many cultures have read the signs of the moon and constellations for their garden and farming practices.

The Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park is excited to announce the spring semester of the WiseJAMS Music Program.

The Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park is offering a unique opportunity to take a ride through history.

The Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park will offer a monthly "Birding in the Gap" series on the second Saturday of each month.

The Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park is excited to announce the spring semester of the WiseJAMS Music Program.

The April "Prowl the Powell" nature series will be "Spring Wildflowers." Participants will begin their journey with a walk along the Greenbelt in beautiful Big Stone Gap, Virginia and learn about the wildflowers that call the Powell River home.

National Picnic Day encourages everyone to pack up their lunch and take it outdoors.

The Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park is excited to announce the spring semester of the WiseJAMS Music Program.

In observance of Earth Day the Friends of the Southwest Virginia Museum will host their Annual Plant Sale Fundraiser event on Saturday, April 27 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Plant Sale Fundraiser will offer a variety of plants for purchase from $1 to $5, and all proceeds will benefit the Friends of the Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park.

Do you look at all the herb plants and wonder what can I do with these?

The Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park is excited to announce the spring semester of the WiseJAMS Music Program.

In nearly every community across the country, cemeteries stand as places of reverence and serve to hold in memory those who came before.

The First Saturday Community Coffee House is an open-mic event and is open to all family-friendly performers.

The Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park is excited to announce the spring semester of the WiseJAMS Music Program.

The Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park will offer a monthly "Birding in the Gap" series on the second Saturday of each month.

A quilter understands the value of preserving the past.

Mom does everything for you, now it’s your turn to do something for her. Show your mom some love this Mother’s Day weekend by submitting up to two of your mom’s favorite flowers either in honor of, or in memory of, for the museum’s floral display.

Mom does everything for you, now it’s your turn to do something for her. Show your mom some love this Mother’s Day weekend by submitting up to two of your mom’s favorite flowers either in honor of, or in memory of, for the museum’s floral display.

Enjoy an evening of floral themed creativity learning the Victorian Era pastime of decorating with pressed flowers.

The Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park is excited to announce the spring semester of the WiseJAMS Music Program.

To celebrate National Kids to Parks Day, the park is offering a Children's Prowl the Powell program.

Participants who are interested in the Prowl the Powell nature series should meet volunteers and park staff at the front gate of the museum.

Celebrate Southwest Virginia's rich tradition of old-time, bluegrass, blues, and Americana music with performances by regionally and nationally renowned musicians, including a star-studded main stage lineup! Platinum-selling recording artist, legendary singer-songwriter, Country Music Icon and Grammy Award winner, Suzy Boggus is coming to this year’s "Gathering in the Gap." She’ll be joined on the mainstage with the ever-eclectic Dark Moon Hollow, and a fan favorite in the incredibly talented Dave Eggar and Bristol Lightning.

There’s something about being outdoors.

The Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park will host its first “Lunch on the Lawn” summer music series for the 2024 season on Sunday, June 2, from 2 to 3 p.m., featuring The Timeless Strings Band.

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The Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park will offer a monthly "Birding in the Gap" series on the second Saturday of each month.

The Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park is excited to announce their Children’s Summer Music Camp.

The Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park to host a “Paint-N-Snack” workshop for its June monthly workshop series.  The “Paint-N-Snack Workshop” is the perfect get-together with friends, date night or a team outing.

Flag Day is a celebration of the American flag that occurs each year on the anniversary of the flag’s official adoption, June 14. What we know fondly as the “Stars and Stripes” was adopted by the Continental Congress as the official American flag in 1777, during the Revolutionary War.

In observance of Virginia State Park's History and Culture Day on June 15, the Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park will offer a Civil War Bus Tour.

Participants who are interested in the Prowl the Powell nature series should meet volunteers and park staff at the front gate of the museum.

The Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park will host a special Father’s Day “Lunch on the featuring local father/son duo Joey & Evan O’Quinn This father/son duo first appeared on stage together fifteen years ago at the June Toliver Playhouse with the Trail of the Lonesome Pine Outdoor Drama.

Now held on Sunday afternoons, the Lunch on the Lawn series is back!

Do you have a special button from your grandmother or a piece of jewelry that broke but means a lot to you?

The Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park will offer a monthly "Birding in the Gap" series on the second Saturday of each month.

The Park is excited to announce their Children’s Junior Ranger Camp is back again for 2024.

The Park is excited to announce their Children’s Junior Ranger Camp is back again for 2024.

The Park is excited to announce their Children’s Junior Ranger Camp is back again for 2024.

The Park is excited to announce their Children’s Junior Ranger Camp is back again for 2024.

The Park is excited to announce their Children’s Junior Ranger Camp is back again for 2024.

The July Prowl the Powell nature series will be Mushrooms and More.

The Park will host a special Friday "Lunch on the Lawn" on Friday, July 26, at noon, featuring Katie Bledsoe & The Holler Dogs.

Join park staff and volunteers as we take a glimpse into the history of postcards, from their inception to present day.

The Park will host the next "Lunch on the Lawn" on Sunday August 4 from 2-3 p.m. featuring Stephen Murray.

The Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park will offer a monthly "Birding in the Gap" monthly series on the second Saturday of each month.

The Dogwood Garden Club of Big Stone Gap, Va., will host a Flower Power exhibit at the Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park.

The Dogwood Garden Club of Big Stone Gap, Va., will host a Flower Power exhibit at the Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park.

Do you love to garden?

Adventures in History: Coal Camp Bus Tour, offered by the Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park, brings to life the history of coal mining and those who have worked in the industry.

The Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park will offer a monthly "Prowl the Powell" nature series on the third Saturday of each month.

The Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park will host its next “Lunch on the Lawn” summer music series on Sunday, August 18, from 2 to 3 p.m., featuring Brandon Maggard.

What can your stuffed/plushy animal get into at the museum?

Bring your favorite plushy/stuffed animal and enjoy a delicious brunch in the Victorian Parlor before taking an adventurous tour of the museum.

The Friends of the Southwest Virginia Museum to host their Annual Yard Sale fundraising event.

The Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park will host its next “Lunch on the Lawn” summer music series on Sunday, September 8, from 2 to 3 p.m., featuring Tyler Hughes.

Participants who attend the “Caring for your Cast Iron” workshop will learn about the history and evolution of cast iron cookware, and will discuss the techniques for cooking, cleaning, seasoning, and storing their cast iron cookware, and talk about the science behind dispelling common myths about cast iron.

Girls who participate in this program will join park staff and volunteers for our Birding in the Gap monthly series.

The Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park will offer a monthly "Birding in the Gap" on the second Saturday of each month.

The Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park is excited to announce the fall semester of the WiseJAMS Music Program.

The Park will offer a monthly Prowl the Powell a monthly nature series on the third Saturday of each month.

The Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park will host its last “Lunch on the Lawn” summer music series on Sunday, September 22, from 2 to 3 p.m., featuring the UVA-Wise Bluegrass Band.

The Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park is excited to announce the fall semester of the WiseJAMS Music Program.

National Public Lands Day fosters a strong connection between people and the environment, educating and cultivating environmental stewards.

Calling all children from ages 6-10.

The Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park is excited to announce the fall semester of the WiseJAMS Music Program.

Would you love to learn how to make your own no-sew holiday ornament?

The Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park is excited to announce the fall semester of the WiseJAMS Music Program.

The Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park will offer a monthly "Birding in the Gap" on the second Saturday of each month.

The Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park is excited to announce the fall semester of the WiseJAMS Music Program.

The Park will offer a monthly Prowl the Powell a monthly nature series on the third Saturday of each month.

The Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park is excited to announce the fall semester of the WiseJAMS Music Program.

Join Park Rangers and volunteers as we explore the traditional cultural traits related to death and dying in the Central Appalachian Region.

Join  park rangers as we stroll through Big Stone’s Historic Glencoe Cemetery.

The park will offer a family-friendly, haunted attraction on the park’s grounds.

On Halloween night, we’re calling all trick-or-treaters to take a break from your candy gathering and visit the museum for some ghoulish fun and games.

The Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park is excited to announce the fall semester of the WiseJAMS Music Program.

The Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park will offer a monthly "Birding in the Gap" on the second Saturday of each month.

A beloved holiday tradition, the Festival of Trees celebrates its 29th year.

The Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park continues its 2024 monthly workshops with the November theme of “Evergreen Wreath Making,” taught by park staff.

The Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park is excited to announce the fall semester of the WiseJAMS Music Program.