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

Join us for a full day of live animal shows, hands on educational opportunities, and outdoor recreation clinics that all aim to highlight the rich natural history of Northern Virginia and foster stewardship of our environment.

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

The Embers, featuring Craig Woolard, return to open the 2024 season of Pocahontas Premieres! The Embers are widely considered a musical marvel and have laid the groundwork for what has become known as ‘Beach Music’ in the Carolinas, Virginias, the gulf coast region of North America, and every beach in between.

Bring a picnic and lawn chair for a family friendly evening of live music at the Park's Interpretive Area! The Tidewinders, a local band, will be performing bluegrass music with a modern flare.  The event is free but the $5/vehicle parking fee applies.

Join us at New River Trail State Park for our Foster Falls Music Series!

Enjoy the sounds of local musicians as you take in our beautiful park.

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.

Join us at New River Trail State Park for our Foster Falls Music Series!

Enjoy an evening with local troubadour Wayne Dunford as he sings and plays renditions of songs old and not so old. Wayne has been playing and singing throughout the New River Valley since the 1970s and brings a huge variety of music and great entertainment for all.

Enjoy the sounds of local musicians as you take in our beautiful park.

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.

Join rangers at the park for a fun nature reading session.

Enjoy the sounds of local musicians as you take in our beautiful park.

Save the date for the annual Claytor Lake Festival.

Come rock out with Reckless Brigade!

Pack a picnic and come early to pick the best spot on the lawn for one of the highlights of the summer season on Virginia’s Northern Neck.

Join us at New River Trail State Park for our Foster Falls Music Series!

The 7 Cities Brass Band performs music from America’s newest popular music genre.

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

Enjoy the sounds of local musicians as you take in our beautiful park.

Experience life in the early 19th century with live music, blacksmiths, cooking, period camp, boats, and much more. This event will focus on two important parts of history from this area that had a profound influence on transportation and music in America: “batteaux and banjos.” See what it was like to live in the middle of the 19th century.

Join us for the Westmoreland State Parks one and only Music on the Cliff!

Pack a picnic and come early to pick the best spot on the lawn for one of the highlights of the summer season on Virginia’s Northern Neck.

Join us at New River Trail State Park for our Foster Falls Music Series!

Experience life in the early 19th century with live music, blacksmiths, cooking, period camp, boats, and much more. This event will focus on two important parts of history from this area that had a profound influence on transportation and music in America: “batteaux and banjos.” See what it was like to live in the middle of the 19th century.

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.

Experience life in the early 19th century with live music, blacksmiths, cooking, period camp, boats, and much more. This event will focus on two important parts of history from this area that had a profound influence on transportation and music in America: “batteaux and banjos.” See what it was like to live in the middle of the 19th century.

Enjoy the sounds of local musicians as you take in our beautiful park.

Enjoy the sounds of local musicians as you take in our beautiful park.

Originally from Asheboro, NC, singer/songwriter Brooke McBride made the move to Nashville, TN in 2013.

Join rangers at the park for a fun nature reading session.

Enjoy the sounds of local musicians as you take in our beautiful park.

Enjoy the sounds of local musicians as you take in our beautiful park.

Come out for some toe-tapping live music with Haze & Dacey!

Pack a picnic and come early to pick the best spot on the lawn for one of the highlights of the summer season on Virginia’s Northern Neck.

Join us for the Westmoreland State Parks one and only Music on the Cliff!

Pack a picnic and come early to pick the best spot on the lawn for one of the highlights of the summer season on Virginia’s Northern Neck.

The English Channel performs the extraordinary British hits of the mid 1960's and 1970's.

Enjoy the sounds of local musicians as you take in our beautiful park.

Join rangers at the park for a fun nature reading session.

Enjoy the sounds of local musicians as you take in our beautiful park.

The Nashville Nights Band is authentic 90's country music!

Enjoy the sounds of local musicians as you take in our beautiful park.

Come gig out with Laurie and Peter!

Pack a picnic and come early to pick the best spot on the lawn for one of the highlights of the summer season on Virginia’s Northern Neck.

Enjoy the sounds of local musicians as you take in our beautiful park.

Pocahontas Premieres once again is having its Mini Bluegrass Festival.

Join us for the Westmoreland State Parks one and only Music on the Cliff!

Pack a picnic and come early to pick the best spot on the lawn for one of the highlights of the summer season on Virginia’s Northern Neck.

Enjoy the sounds of local musicians as you take in our beautiful park.

Enjoy the sounds of local musicians as you take in our beautiful park.

This is a special event that comes once a year, so don’t miss out. This unique program is presented by the Yapatoko. They will be sharing their culture, stories, drums, and dancing. Be prepared to join in and celebrate Native American history.

Join rangers at the park for a fun nature reading session.

Enjoy the sounds of local musicians as you take in our beautiful park.

We are hosting Central Virginia’s most exciting new event, the 2nd Annual Pawpaw Festival.

Join us for the Westmoreland State Parks one and only Music on the Cliff!

Take in the sounds of the Richmond Symphony at the Heritage Amphitheater while surrounded by the beauty of Pocahontas State Park.

Be a part of our 9th Annual Campsite Cook-off Oktoberfest.

We have returning to close out our season, ZOSO The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience! It’s been over 28 years and over 4500 shows since ZOSO came together as a group in the mid-‘90s.

Join rangers at the park for a fun nature reading session.

Experience a celebration of Southwest Virginia's unique cultural heritage.

This is a unique opportunity to experience a different perspective on camping.

Tantalize your senses with the tastes from local wineries and restaurants, the vision of beautiful art from local artists, and the sounds of great music -- all in the relaxing and beautiful surroundings of Caledon State Park in King George, VA.

Tantalize your senses with the tastes from local wineries and restaurants, the vision of beautiful art from local artists, and the sounds of great music -- all in the relaxing and beautiful surroundings of Caledon State Park in King George, VA.

Join rangers at the park for a fun nature reading session.

Join us for a magical and entertaining view of one of our most treasured holidays at the Karlan Mansion.

Join us for a magical and entertaining view of one of our most treasured holidays at the Karlan Mansion.

Join us for a magical and entertaining view of one of our most treasured holidays at the Karlan Mansion.

Join rangers at the park for a fun nature reading session.

Join us for a magical and entertaining view of one of our most treasured holidays at the Karlan Mansion.

Join us for a magical and entertaining view of one of our most treasured holidays at the Karlan Mansion.

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

Join us for a magical and entertaining view of one of our most treasured holidays at the Karlan Mansion.

Join us for a magical and entertaining view of one of our most treasured holidays at the Karlan Mansion.

Join us for a magical and entertaining view of one of our most treasured holidays at the Karlan Mansion.

Join us for a magical and entertaining view of one of our most treasured holidays at the Karlan Mansion.

Join us for a magical and entertaining view of one of our most treasured holidays at the Karlan Mansion.

Join us for a magical and entertaining view of one of our most treasured holidays at the Karlan Mansion.

Join us for a magical and entertaining view of one of our most treasured holidays at the Karlan Mansion.