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Alexander Black House
204 Draper Rd. SW
Blacksburg, VA 24060
Tuesday-Saturday 10am-4pm

St. Luke & Odd Fellows Hall
203 Gilbert Street
Open by Appointment

Phone: 540-443-1600
Email: info@blacksburghistory.org

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This journal belonged to Nettie Anderson (1889-198

This journal belonged to Nettie Anderson (1889-1980) of New Town, a historically segregated neighborhood in Blacksburg, Virginia. Nettie Anderson was an educator in Montgomery County Schools and a long time Blacksburg resident.

Nettie used this journal as a way to keep in touch with her classmates, from a university that her classmates colloquially called “The Force”, or what we believe to have been Wilberforce University. Wilberforce University is a historically black university in Ohio, founded before the Civil War.

So far, this journal is the only artifact in our archives that suggests where Nettie may have studied. However, we are actively researching every day to find more information about the people of New Town. We can’t wait to show you more of what we find!

Make sure to stop by and take a look at the gem!

When our team first saw @seedpickermusic after one

When our team first saw @seedpickermusic after one of our art opening receptions, we knew we had to try our best to get them to play Blues, Brews & BBQ. To our absolute delight, they said yes, and we are very excited to welcome them to this year's stage! They will be playing from 2-3pm during the festival at St. Luke & Odd Fellows Hall.

Seedpicker is a blues-based rock and soul outfit whose goal is to get audiences moving and grooving! Since the release of Virginia Rhapsody in 2020 (available on all streaming platforms), the band has continued to write original music that highlights the culture and heritage of Southwest Virginia, while covering and reimagining some of the favorites that have made music what it is today. Singer/songwriter and bassist, Marcus Morris, is backed by some of the hardest working musicians in the area, Henry Lazenby on guitar, Brian McKee on drums, as well as Kollin Elliot on sax.

We have a new chess set at the museum! This beauti

We have a new chess set at the museum! This beautiful Aztec set is crafted from marble and quartz.

We've strategically placed the set in our game board nook for you all to use, so find your greatest opponent and come play a game!

Make sure to stop by to view the Blacksburg Region

Make sure to stop by to view the Blacksburg Regional Art Association's theme show "We the People" before the show ends on Friday, September 18!

We wanted to take a few moments to appreciate some BMCF staff favorites, beginning with June Johnson’s "A Gathering Place".

This piece is part of a series of six works entitled "Birthplace of the Blues". Inspired by the rich musical traditions of the Mississippi Delta Blues, the series beautifully depicts the profound influence of the Blues and its significance within Black American culture.

We’re proud to celebrate the stories, traditions, and artistic expressions that continue to shape and enrich our culture. A heartfelt thank you to June Johnson for donating this piece, along with "Front Porch Gig", for the exhibit redesign at the St. Luke & Odd Fellows Hall!

While these works depict a specific region and expression of Black American culture, they also beautifully represent the cultural traditions and community spirit surrounding New Town and the St. Luke & Odd Fellows Hall. We’re so grateful to June for helping us bring these stories and connections to life through her art. 💙

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We are excited to loan these two Dave Nickerson mo

We are excited to loan these two Dave Nickerson models of the Alexander Black House and the Blacksburg Motor Co. from BMCF Collections off to the @bellehamptonfarm for their Red, White, and You event this upcoming Sunday, September 6!

This Sunday, the Belle Hampton Legacy Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to preservation, education, and inspiration, will host a 250-Year National Celebration honoring Belle Hampton’s founding in 1767, the Southwestern families who have impacted the area since the founding of our nation, and the spirit of America since 1776.

Make sure to snag your tickets through their website!

Join us Thursday, September 10 for a book talk wit

Join us Thursday, September 10 for a book talk with @kathleencurtiswilson! She will discuss her novel "The Fabric of Wishful Thinking", a richly researched portrait of 1910 rural Appalachia, written through the lens of deep expertise in Appalachian history, craft, and culture.

The staff here at BMCF are excited to hear her speak and eager to hear what you all think! If you'd like to stop by and take a look at some of her work, we have many of her books stocked in our Vaughn & Black Co. gift shop!

Interested in seeing progress on the St. Luke & Od

Interested in seeing progress on the St. Luke & Odd Fellows Hall exhibit redesign? If you stop by during Blues Brews & BBQ (Saturday, September 19 from 12-5), you will see our new 3D printed model of historic New Town and may get a chance to talk with the wonderful team from @hanbury.design who helped us with this design!

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