Come and
enjoy a variety of stories, songs,
dances and surprises! All
family-friendly performers are invited
to this open mic event held the first
Saturday of each month. If
performing, please arrive by 6:45 PM.
Free admission; coffee, cake and soft
drinks available for purchase.
Confederate Harmonies - The Music of
Southern Women and Their Fighting Men
1 - 3:00
PM
Saturday, March 22
Dr. Gary
Crum of UVA-Wise will present a program
which looks at the role of music in the
Confederate military units and on the
Southern home-fronts. Of
particular emphasis will be the women of
the Confederary - songs by them and bout
them. Dr. Crum will perform Carrie
Belle Sinclair's "The Homespun Dress"
and other Civil War melodies. This
program is free.
Gathering in the Gap
9:00
am - 10:00 PM
May 24
A day of
fun for the entire family! Visit
www.gatheringinthegap.com for all
the information, or see our 2008 event
calendar.
Lunch
on the Lawn
12:00 -
1:00 PM
Each
Friday, June and July
Get an
early start to the weekend! Join
us for a "brown bag" lunch on the
museum's grounds and be entertained by
area musicians. Free Admission;
bring your own lunch or order one from
the museum for $5.00. Call each
week for meal options. Orders must
be placed by 10:00 am each Friday.
A Gathering of Friends
Saturday,
September 27
6:00 -
9:00 PM
The
Friends of the Museum, a not-for-profit
support group that assists the Southwest
Virginia Museum, is hosting a community
concert on the museum lawn. Watch
for further details.
Christmas in the Gap Concert
Friday,
December 19
7:00 -
9:00 PM
Join us as
the sounds of the season fill the museum
with the Christmas spirit!
Admission to the concert is free.
Exhibits at the Museum (in no
certain date order)
Old Traditions/New Traditions: 60 Years of the
Southwest Virginia Museum
March 1 - October
12
Follow the museum from its establishment in 1948
to today and see how the collection, the
building, and approaches to the care and display
of artifacts help to tell the story of the
museum, its curators, collections, and
educational activities of the last six decades.
Regular admission rates apply.
These are a Few of My Favorite Things -- Staff
Picks from the Museum Archives
June 16 - October
12
Over the last 60 years, the Southwest Virginia
Museum has amassed an impressive collection of
artifacts, many of which are displayed on a
rotating basis. In celebration of the 60th
Anniversary, each museum staff member has picked
his or her favorite item from the archives.
These treasures have been assembled together to
demonstrate the depth and breadth of the
museum's collection and to offer a glimpse into
not only the archives, but also the interests of
staff at the Southwest Virginia Museum.
Regular admission rates apply.
Election Day
June 16 - October
12 at the MECC Library Gallery
In
true election-year spirit, see portraits of
elected officials from Southwest Virginia and
campaign memorabilia from local candidates and
delegates. This exhibit is free.
Appalachian Artists - A Community Art Show
September 1-30
The beauty and rich cultural heritage of the
Central Appalachians has inspired artists for
centuries. The Southwest Virginia Museum
is pleased to present the works of today's local
artists in a show that celebrates the creativity
and talents of our friends and neighbors.
Regular admission rates apply.
Scarecrow Town
September 30 -
October 26
To help celebrate the fall harvest, 5th grade
classes from around the region are invited to
design and construct scarecrows and place them
on the museum's grounds. Come by and see
the creativity and artistry of our local youth
and vote for your favorite scarecrows.
This exhibit is free.
A Measure of Excellence -- Virginia McChesney
and Early Southwest Virginia Bands
Saturday, October
11 at Bullitt Park
1-5 PM
Celebrate Virginia McChesney a pioneer in our
regional music, and explore Southwest Virginia's
rich musical heritage. Attend the 28th
Annual McChesney Band Festival at Bullitt Park
and view the museum's exhibit on early area
bands. An admission fee to the Band
Festival applies.
First Saturday Community Coffeehouse
