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.

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.

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

The Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park is pleased to present “The Festival of Trees: An Evening Aglow” on November 23 and December 21 from 5-8 p.m. For these two evenings only, visitors will be offered an opportunity to view the museum in a different light.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

The Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park is pleased to present “The Festival of Trees: An Evening Aglow” on November 23 and December 21 from 5-8 p.m. For these two evenings only, visitors will be offered an opportunity to view the museum in a different light.

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

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

Participants who are interested in the First Day Hike will meet rangers at the front gate of the museum and take a walk through time as they begin their hike on the grounds of the museum.

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" program on the second Saturday of each month (with the exception of October and December).

The Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park announces grafting workshops in collaboration with the Wise County Virginia Cooperative Extension office.

The Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park, in collaboration with Phil Meeks with the Wise County Virginia Cooperative Extension Agency, will host two tree grafting workshops on Tuesday March 11 at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Rootstock and several varieties of scion wood will be available.

The Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park, in collaboration with Phil Meeks with the Wise County Virginia Cooperative Extension Agency, will host two tree grafting workshops on Tuesday March 11 at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Rootstock and several varieties of scion wood will be available.

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.

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

To collect is as old as humankind.

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

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.

The Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park will offer a monthly "Birding in the Gap" program on the second Saturday of each month (with the exception of October and December).

Join staff and volunteers from the Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park from 1pm to 4pm on Saturday, April 12 for a historic cemetery preservation workshop at Big Stone Gap’s Glencoe Cemetery.

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

The first installment of the "Prowl the Powell" nature series will take place on Saturday, April 19 at 10 am.

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

The Friends of the Southwest Virginia Museum to host an Earth Day Yard Sale fundraiser on Saturday, April 26 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. The Yard Sale will offer a variety of items for purchase, and all proceeds will benefit the Friends of the Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park.  Donations are needed for the sale, and the Friends will accept items in good condition, except clothing and shoes.

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

The Friends of the Southwest Virginia Museum to host a Spring Plant Sale on Saturday, May 3 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. The Plant Sale will offer a variety of indoor and outdoor plants and flowers for purchase, and all proceeds will benefit the Friends of the Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park.

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" program on the second Saturday of each month (with the exception of October and December).

Mom does everything for you.

Families can join rangers for fun nature activities on Kids to Park Day!