• Scott Crawford Talk: “The Exhumation”

    Alexander Black House 204 Draper Rd SW, Blacksburg, VA, United States

    Scott Crawford will explore how 19th century mourning culture helped decode a late 19th century painting, leading the National Gallery of Art to change the painting’s name. This talk will […]

  • Mike Hudson Talk: Postmortem Photography

    Mike Hudson, Historic Smithfield’s Executive Director, will discuss Victorian-era postmortem photography and mourning practices. Mike also contributed to a book entitled “Beyond the Dark Veil” which will be available for […]

  • Dan Thorp Book Signing & Talk

    St. Luke & Odd Fellows Hall 203 Gilbert Street, Blacksburg, VA

    Virginia Tech History professor Dan Thorp has recently published his latest book entitled Seeking Justice and will join us at St. Luke & Odd Fellows on Wednesday, November 5 for […]

  • Speaking Engagement: Remarkable Trees of Virginia with Jeff Kirwan

    Alexander Black House 204 Draper Rd SW, Blacksburg, VA, United States

    Arbor Day is coming soon and in celebration, we will host Jeff Kirwan on April 9 for a presentation about his beautiful book, Remarkable Trees of Virginia (reprint coming soon). […]