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SUMMARY:SLOFH Soul Food Sampling
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Black History Month and take a step back in time at the 9th annual Soul Food Sampling at historic St. Luke & Odd Fellows Hall\, where generations met to enjoy delicious food\, music and fellowship. In this spirit\, you will receive generous portions of traditional soul foods at dinner table settings\, learn about the history of soul food\, and enjoy discussions with former New Town residents. \nThere are 3 time slots for the event\, all of which are capped at 18 people:\n12:00 – 1:45pm\n2:00 – 3:45pm\n4:00 – 5:45pm \nEach time slot serves 3 menu samplings\, including catfish\, black-eyed peas\, fried chicken\, green beans\, chili\, collard greens\, biscuits\, cornbread\, and savory desserts. \n10% off for museum members at the Supporter\, Curator\, Historian\, Patron\, and Benefactor Levels with code soulfood2026. Want to become a member? Click HERE! \nImportant Notes:\n* Each meal is predominantly non-vegetarian.\n*Due to the planning and meal preparation it takes to put this event together\, tickets are not refundable but are transferrable. We can also arrange for takeout orders if you cannot attend in person.\n*If weather prohibits our event\, the new date will be February 28. \n                        Showing 1 – 1 of 1 results  Showing all 1 results  Showing the single result  No results found                          Sort by Price low to high                                                                  Sort by Popularity                                                                  Sort by Rating                                                                  Sort by Price low to high                                                                  Sort by Price high to low                                                                  Sort by Newness                                                                  Sort by Name A - Z                                                                  Sort by Name Z - A                                                              																																	Filters													Sort results																			Reset																Apply																																																			ImageNameDescriptionPriceQuantityAdd to cart	Soul Food Sampling 2026Membership discount available – see details above.	$40.00							Max: 				Min: 1				Step: 1			Add to cart
URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/slofh-soul-food-sampling-4/
LOCATION:St. Luke & Odd Fellows Hall\, 203 Gilbert Street\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060
CATEGORIES:Events,St. Luke and Odd Fellows Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260214T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260214T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T120818
CREATED:20260104T174500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260104T174500Z
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SUMMARY:Market Jam at the Museum
DESCRIPTION:Market Jams at the Museum are back for the cold (and fluctuating!) weather months in 2026! Join us for this month’s session hosted by Emily Reisinger and the Happy Hollow Stringband.
URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/market-jam-at-the-museum-7/
LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260212T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260212T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T120818
CREATED:20260104T172245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260104T175437Z
UID:10000318-1770897600-1770901200@blacksburgmuseum.org
SUMMARY:16 Squares Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Meet us at The Alexander Black House every other Thursday and then explore the historic streets within the original 16 Squares of Blacksburg and learn the rich history and stories behind many of the buildings and landmarks throughout town that may go unnoticed. You may also schedule this tour by appointment if Thursdays don’t work for your group. \nBy request\, as an add-on\, can also tour St. Luke & Odd Fellows Hall. \nPlease RSVP by email to info@blacksburghistory.org. Tours limited to 15 people.
URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/16-squares-walking-tour-16/2026-02-12/
LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States
CATEGORIES:16 Squares
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260207T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260207T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T120818
CREATED:20260104T173730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260104T173913Z
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SUMMARY:Genealogy Saturday
DESCRIPTION:Join Carol Smith and Don Braffitt in the Ronnie and Faye Marcum Blacksburg History and Genealogy Room at The Alexander Black House for our monthly Genealogy Saturday the first Saturday of each month. Carol and Don will be on hand to assist you as you explore your family tree. They will be able to demonstrate starting your family tree or help you conduct a deeper dive into specialized areas of genealogy. Come with questions about research and discovering your roots or come with no knowledge of your family and let them guide you. Just Come! Free and open to the public. For helpful family tree templates\, visit our Genealogy Page.
URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/genealogy-saturday-10-2/2026-02-07/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Genealogy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260207T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260207T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T120818
CREATED:20260109T220054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T153309Z
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SUMMARY:Music of the Civil War
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging afternoon of history and music. Musician and historian Geoff White will perform songs written and played during the American Civil War\, sharing their stories and historical significance along the way. \nGeoff\, a versatile performer on fiddle\, mandolin\, and guitar\, has played everywhere from concert halls to historic battlefields. With a background in both music and history—including a degree focused on Civil War music—he brings a unique perspective to this program. \nThis in-person only event is free and open to the public\, presented by Historic Smithfield\, the Virginia Center for Civil War Studies\, and the Blacksburg Museum & Cultural Foundation.
URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/4851/
LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260206T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260206T190000
DTSTAMP:20260418T120818
CREATED:20260130T152402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T152431Z
UID:10000371-1770397200-1770404400@blacksburgmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Exhibition Opening Reception: Appalachian Secularization
DESCRIPTION:Opening February 6 with an evening reception and talk with the artist! Jeremy Riffe’s photography exhibition presents both active and abandoned churches\, placing them in visual conversation with one another. Through this juxtaposition\, Riffe offers a reflection on secularization in Appalachia—highlighting churches that remain centers of community alongside those that stand unused\, weathered\, or forgotten. Together\, the photographs explore themes of faith\, memory\, and cultural transition\, documenting how belief and tradition continue to evolve across the Appalachian region.
URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/exhibition-opening-reception-appalachian-secularization/
LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibits
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260129T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260129T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T120818
CREATED:20260104T172245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260104T175437Z
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SUMMARY:16 Squares Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Meet us at The Alexander Black House every other Thursday and then explore the historic streets within the original 16 Squares of Blacksburg and learn the rich history and stories behind many of the buildings and landmarks throughout town that may go unnoticed. You may also schedule this tour by appointment if Thursdays don’t work for your group. \nBy request\, as an add-on\, can also tour St. Luke & Odd Fellows Hall. \nPlease RSVP by email to info@blacksburghistory.org. Tours limited to 15 people.
URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/16-squares-walking-tour-16/2026-01-29/
LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States
CATEGORIES:16 Squares
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260116T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260116T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T120818
CREATED:20260116T180042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T180042Z
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SUMMARY:Main Gallery Closed for Private Event
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/main-gallery-closed-for-private-event/
LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260115T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260115T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T120818
CREATED:20260104T172245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260104T175437Z
UID:10000316-1768478400-1768482000@blacksburgmuseum.org
SUMMARY:16 Squares Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Meet us at The Alexander Black House every other Thursday and then explore the historic streets within the original 16 Squares of Blacksburg and learn the rich history and stories behind many of the buildings and landmarks throughout town that may go unnoticed. You may also schedule this tour by appointment if Thursdays don’t work for your group. \nBy request\, as an add-on\, can also tour St. Luke & Odd Fellows Hall. \nPlease RSVP by email to info@blacksburghistory.org. Tours limited to 15 people.
URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/16-squares-walking-tour-16/2026-01-15/
LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States
CATEGORIES:16 Squares
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260201
DTSTAMP:20260418T120818
CREATED:20260109T221230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T180523Z
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SUMMARY:Young Artists: Dreamscapes
DESCRIPTION:Young Artists: Dreamscapes is coordinated by Sierra R. Frazier\, Craig County High School Art Teacher; Bethany Costello\, Center for the Arts Engagement Manager; Savannah Penven\, Center for the Arts Exhibition Program Manager; and the staff at Blacksburg Museum & Cultural Museum.
URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/young-artists-dreamscapes/
LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibits
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260110T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260110T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T120818
CREATED:20260104T171648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260104T174341Z
UID:10000218-1768053600-1768060800@blacksburgmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Market Jam at the Museum
DESCRIPTION:Market Jams at the Museum are back for the cold (and fluctuating!) weather months in 2026! Join us for this month’s session featuring the host band Indian Run Stringband with Paul Herling on fiddle\, Ginger Wagner on banjo\, Matt Peyton on guitar\, and Sam Linkous on bass.
URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/market-jam-at-the-museum-6/
LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260103T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260103T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T120818
CREATED:20260104T173730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260104T173913Z
UID:10000233-1767445200-1767456000@blacksburgmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Genealogy Saturday
DESCRIPTION:Join Carol Smith and Don Braffitt in the Ronnie and Faye Marcum Blacksburg History and Genealogy Room at The Alexander Black House for our monthly Genealogy Saturday the first Saturday of each month. Carol and Don will be on hand to assist you as you explore your family tree. They will be able to demonstrate starting your family tree or help you conduct a deeper dive into specialized areas of genealogy. Come with questions about research and discovering your roots or come with no knowledge of your family and let them guide you. Just Come! Free and open to the public. For helpful family tree templates\, visit our Genealogy Page.
URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/genealogy-saturday-10-2/2026-01-03/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Genealogy
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251213T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251213T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T120818
CREATED:20251113T154519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T154730Z
UID:10000217-1765634400-1765641600@blacksburgmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Ukelele Holiday String Jam
DESCRIPTION:Close out the year in celebration with Ash Devine’s annual uke-led string jam and sing-along! All stringed acoustic instruments\, voices and observers welcome.
URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/ukelele-holiday-string-jam/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251206T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251206T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T120818
CREATED:20250107T013348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T013348Z
UID:10000133-1765026000-1765036800@blacksburgmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Genealogy Saturday
DESCRIPTION:Join Carol Smith and Don Braffitt in the Ronnie and Faye Marcum Blacksburg History and Genealogy Room at The Alexander Black House for our monthly Genealogy Saturday the first Saturday of each month. Carol and Don will be on hand to assist you as you explore your family tree. They will be able to demonstrate starting your family tree or help you conduct a deeper dive into specialized areas of genealogy. Come with questions about research and discovering your roots or come with no knowledge of your family and let them guide you. Just Come! Free and open to the public. For helpful family tree templates\, visit our Genealogy Page.
URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/genealogy-saturday-8/2025-12-06/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Genealogy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251129
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260103
DTSTAMP:20260418T120818
CREATED:20260113T161101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T172845Z
UID:10000368-1764374400-1767398399@blacksburgmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Holiday Trees with DBI
DESCRIPTION:We are partnering with Downtown Blacksburg\, Inc. to bring 15 community business trees to life at the museum! Vote on your favorite and brush up on holiday rituals during the Victorian era!
URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/holiday-trees-with-dbi/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Events,History Exhibits
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251105T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251105T190000
DTSTAMP:20260418T120818
CREATED:20251007T212959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T141642Z
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SUMMARY:Dan Thorp Book Signing & Talk
DESCRIPTION: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 a book signing and presentation. \nBefore the Civil War brought emancipation to the South\, some enslaved people managed to use the legal system – the same one that had concocted and long perpetuated their bondage – to sue for their freedom from owners who unlawfully held them in slavery. In Seeking Justice\, Thorp tells the story behind Unis v. Charlton’s Administrator\, one of the most extensive of these freedom suits in all of American history. \nDoors open at 5pm and event begins at 5:30pm. Blacksburg Books will join us with copies of the book as well!
URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/dan-thorp-book-signing-talk/
LOCATION:St. Luke & Odd Fellows Hall\, 203 Gilbert Street\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060
CATEGORIES:Lecture Series
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251101T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251101T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T120818
CREATED:20250107T013348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T013348Z
UID:10000132-1762002000-1762012800@blacksburgmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Genealogy Saturday
DESCRIPTION:Join Carol Smith and Don Braffitt in the Ronnie and Faye Marcum Blacksburg History and Genealogy Room at The Alexander Black House for our monthly Genealogy Saturday the first Saturday of each month. Carol and Don will be on hand to assist you as you explore your family tree. They will be able to demonstrate starting your family tree or help you conduct a deeper dive into specialized areas of genealogy. Come with questions about research and discovering your roots or come with no knowledge of your family and let them guide you. Just Come! Free and open to the public. For helpful family tree templates\, visit our Genealogy Page.
URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/genealogy-saturday-8/2025-11-01/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Genealogy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251031T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251031T220000
DTSTAMP:20260418T120818
CREATED:20250826T130132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250914T215219Z
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SUMMARY:Haunted History Tour
DESCRIPTION:Take a tour of historic downtown Blacksburg with a ghostly twist! On this 60-90 minute tour\, renowned ghost tour guide T.J. Prosalenti will take you to four locations – The Alexander Black House\, The Lyric Theatre\, Thomas-Conner House\, and Stroubles Creek. The stories at each stop will range from 5-10 minutes in length. Prosalenti has given more than 160 tours throughout Richmond (check out his reviews at Past Reviews — Blacksburg Historic Ghost Tours (blacksburgprotours.com) and we are lucky that he has come to Blacksburg! \n\nThe tour begins and ends at the lawn between The Thomas Conner House and The Alexander Black House at 204 Draper Road. Tours will begin at the times listed on the ticket options below. \n\n\n \nEach tour is limited to 15 people and needs a minimum of 2 people to proceed. In the event of a cancellation on our end\, you will be refunded. Rain does not cause automatic cancellation. Ages 8+ \nTickets must be purchased at least three hours prior to tour time. \nWhat to Expect: \n\n\n \n\nyou will learn both the history and lore of the buildings at each location\n\n\n\nwe will walk a moderate amount\, so be sure to wear good walking shoes\n\n\n\nyou will hear local ghost stories from the NRV\n\n\n\n \nWhat is Not Included:\n\n \n\nfood or drinks (with the exception of Halloween – plans TBA)\n\n\n\ntransportation of any type\n\n\nTickets at our October Exhibit Events page.
URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/haunted-history-tour-2/2025-10-31/
LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251031T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251031T180000
DTSTAMP:20260418T120818
CREATED:20251028T154446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T154541Z
UID:10000216-1761922800-1761933600@blacksburgmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Halloween Trick or Treating
DESCRIPTION:We will be participating in Downtown Blacksburg Inc.’s annual downtown trick or treating. Visit us any time 3-6pm!
URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/halloween-trick-or-treating/
LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251030T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251030T203000
DTSTAMP:20260418T120818
CREATED:20250910T143856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T211342Z
UID:10000212-1761849000-1761856200@blacksburgmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Mike Hudson Talk: Postmortem Photography
DESCRIPTION: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 purchase during the exhibit run. Talk begins at 6:30pm. Light refreshments provided.
URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/mike-hudson-talk-postmortem-photography-talk/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Events,Lecture Series
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251029T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251029T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T120818
CREATED:20250901T221808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T164400Z
UID:10000208-1761750000-1761757200@blacksburgmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Grave Rubbings at Westview Cemetery
DESCRIPTION:Take a walk with us to Westview Cemetery and create grave rubbings with supply kits from New River Art & Fiber. We will walk from The Alexander Black House at 3pm to NRAF to pick up your kit and then head to the cemetery. You may alternatively pick up your kit at NRAF with proof of your ticket purchase and meet us at the cemetery at 3:30pm. We request that you purchase your kit at least three days prior to the event. \nTickets at our October Exhibit Events page.
URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/grave-rubbings-at-westview-cemetery-5/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251028T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251028T193000
DTSTAMP:20260418T120818
CREATED:20250920T183527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T164624Z
UID:10000213-1761674400-1761679800@blacksburgmuseum.org
SUMMARY:An Autumnal Appalachian Evening of Ballads & Stories
DESCRIPTION:For spooky season\, Ash is bringing us ballads & songs of transition\, haunting\, death\, mourning\, and creatures of the night. Between songs\, we also wantyou to share stories of any hauntings you’ve experienced in the NRV! Doors open at 6pm and show runs from 6:30-7:30pm. Free but donations encouraged.
URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/an-autumnal-appalachian-evening-of-ballads-stories/
LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251026T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251026T220000
DTSTAMP:20260418T120818
CREATED:20250826T130132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250914T215219Z
UID:10000199-1761505200-1761516000@blacksburgmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Haunted History Tour
DESCRIPTION:Take a tour of historic downtown Blacksburg with a ghostly twist! On this 60-90 minute tour\, renowned ghost tour guide T.J. Prosalenti will take you to four locations – The Alexander Black House\, The Lyric Theatre\, Thomas-Conner House\, and Stroubles Creek. The stories at each stop will range from 5-10 minutes in length. Prosalenti has given more than 160 tours throughout Richmond (check out his reviews at Past Reviews — Blacksburg Historic Ghost Tours (blacksburgprotours.com) and we are lucky that he has come to Blacksburg! \n\nThe tour begins and ends at the lawn between The Thomas Conner House and The Alexander Black House at 204 Draper Road. Tours will begin at the times listed on the ticket options below. \n\n\n \nEach tour is limited to 15 people and needs a minimum of 2 people to proceed. In the event of a cancellation on our end\, you will be refunded. Rain does not cause automatic cancellation. Ages 8+ \nTickets must be purchased at least three hours prior to tour time. \nWhat to Expect: \n\n\n \n\nyou will learn both the history and lore of the buildings at each location\n\n\n\nwe will walk a moderate amount\, so be sure to wear good walking shoes\n\n\n\nyou will hear local ghost stories from the NRV\n\n\n\n \nWhat is Not Included:\n\n \n\nfood or drinks (with the exception of Halloween – plans TBA)\n\n\n\ntransportation of any type\n\n\nTickets at our October Exhibit Events page.
URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/haunted-history-tour-2/2025-10-26/
LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251025T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251025T220000
DTSTAMP:20260418T120818
CREATED:20250826T130132Z
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UID:10000198-1761418800-1761429600@blacksburgmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Haunted History Tour
DESCRIPTION:Take a tour of historic downtown Blacksburg with a ghostly twist! On this 60-90 minute tour\, renowned ghost tour guide T.J. Prosalenti will take you to four locations – The Alexander Black House\, The Lyric Theatre\, Thomas-Conner House\, and Stroubles Creek. The stories at each stop will range from 5-10 minutes in length. Prosalenti has given more than 160 tours throughout Richmond (check out his reviews at Past Reviews — Blacksburg Historic Ghost Tours (blacksburgprotours.com) and we are lucky that he has come to Blacksburg! \n\nThe tour begins and ends at the lawn between The Thomas Conner House and The Alexander Black House at 204 Draper Road. Tours will begin at the times listed on the ticket options below. \n\n\n \nEach tour is limited to 15 people and needs a minimum of 2 people to proceed. In the event of a cancellation on our end\, you will be refunded. Rain does not cause automatic cancellation. Ages 8+ \nTickets must be purchased at least three hours prior to tour time. \nWhat to Expect: \n\n\n \n\nyou will learn both the history and lore of the buildings at each location\n\n\n\nwe will walk a moderate amount\, so be sure to wear good walking shoes\n\n\n\nyou will hear local ghost stories from the NRV\n\n\n\n \nWhat is Not Included:\n\n \n\nfood or drinks (with the exception of Halloween – plans TBA)\n\n\n\ntransportation of any type\n\n\nTickets at our October Exhibit Events page.
URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/haunted-history-tour-2/2025-10-25/
LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251022T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251022T203000
DTSTAMP:20260418T120818
CREATED:20250910T143519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T143519Z
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SUMMARY:Scott Crawford Talk: “The Exhumation"
DESCRIPTION: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 dive deeply into the 19th century concept of the “Good Death” and how the American Civil War upset this understanding of death\, as well as the driving forces behind the National Cemetery Movement. Talk begins at 6:30pm. Light refreshments provided.
URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/scott-crawford-talk-the-exhumation/
LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Lecture Series
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251022T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251022T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T120818
CREATED:20250901T221741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T222548Z
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SUMMARY:Grave Rubbings at Westview Cemetery
DESCRIPTION:Take a walk with us to Westview Cemetery and create grave rubbings with supply kits from New River Art & Fiber. We will walk from The Alexander Black House at 3pm to NRAF to pick up your kit and then head to the cemetery. You may alternatively pick up your kit at NRAF with proof of your ticket purchase and meet us at the cemetery at 3:30pm. \nTickets at our October Exhibit Events page.
URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/grave-rubbings-at-westview-cemetery-4/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251019T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251019T220000
DTSTAMP:20260418T120818
CREATED:20250826T130132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250914T215219Z
UID:10000197-1760900400-1760911200@blacksburgmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Haunted History Tour
DESCRIPTION:Take a tour of historic downtown Blacksburg with a ghostly twist! On this 60-90 minute tour\, renowned ghost tour guide T.J. Prosalenti will take you to four locations – The Alexander Black House\, The Lyric Theatre\, Thomas-Conner House\, and Stroubles Creek. The stories at each stop will range from 5-10 minutes in length. Prosalenti has given more than 160 tours throughout Richmond (check out his reviews at Past Reviews — Blacksburg Historic Ghost Tours (blacksburgprotours.com) and we are lucky that he has come to Blacksburg! \n\nThe tour begins and ends at the lawn between The Thomas Conner House and The Alexander Black House at 204 Draper Road. Tours will begin at the times listed on the ticket options below. \n\n\n \nEach tour is limited to 15 people and needs a minimum of 2 people to proceed. In the event of a cancellation on our end\, you will be refunded. Rain does not cause automatic cancellation. Ages 8+ \nTickets must be purchased at least three hours prior to tour time. \nWhat to Expect: \n\n\n \n\nyou will learn both the history and lore of the buildings at each location\n\n\n\nwe will walk a moderate amount\, so be sure to wear good walking shoes\n\n\n\nyou will hear local ghost stories from the NRV\n\n\n\n \nWhat is Not Included:\n\n \n\nfood or drinks (with the exception of Halloween – plans TBA)\n\n\n\ntransportation of any type\n\n\nTickets at our October Exhibit Events page.
URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/haunted-history-tour-2/2025-10-19/
LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251018T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251018T220000
DTSTAMP:20260418T120818
CREATED:20250826T130132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250914T215219Z
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SUMMARY:Haunted History Tour
DESCRIPTION:Take a tour of historic downtown Blacksburg with a ghostly twist! On this 60-90 minute tour\, renowned ghost tour guide T.J. Prosalenti will take you to four locations – The Alexander Black House\, The Lyric Theatre\, Thomas-Conner House\, and Stroubles Creek. The stories at each stop will range from 5-10 minutes in length. Prosalenti has given more than 160 tours throughout Richmond (check out his reviews at Past Reviews — Blacksburg Historic Ghost Tours (blacksburgprotours.com) and we are lucky that he has come to Blacksburg! \n\nThe tour begins and ends at the lawn between The Thomas Conner House and The Alexander Black House at 204 Draper Road. Tours will begin at the times listed on the ticket options below. \n\n\n \nEach tour is limited to 15 people and needs a minimum of 2 people to proceed. In the event of a cancellation on our end\, you will be refunded. Rain does not cause automatic cancellation. Ages 8+ \nTickets must be purchased at least three hours prior to tour time. \nWhat to Expect: \n\n\n \n\nyou will learn both the history and lore of the buildings at each location\n\n\n\nwe will walk a moderate amount\, so be sure to wear good walking shoes\n\n\n\nyou will hear local ghost stories from the NRV\n\n\n\n \nWhat is Not Included:\n\n \n\nfood or drinks (with the exception of Halloween – plans TBA)\n\n\n\ntransportation of any type\n\n\nTickets at our October Exhibit Events page.
URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/haunted-history-tour-2/2025-10-18/
LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251017T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251017T220000
DTSTAMP:20260418T120818
CREATED:20250826T130132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250914T215219Z
UID:10000195-1760727600-1760738400@blacksburgmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Haunted History Tour
DESCRIPTION:Take a tour of historic downtown Blacksburg with a ghostly twist! On this 60-90 minute tour\, renowned ghost tour guide T.J. Prosalenti will take you to four locations – The Alexander Black House\, The Lyric Theatre\, Thomas-Conner House\, and Stroubles Creek. The stories at each stop will range from 5-10 minutes in length. Prosalenti has given more than 160 tours throughout Richmond (check out his reviews at Past Reviews — Blacksburg Historic Ghost Tours (blacksburgprotours.com) and we are lucky that he has come to Blacksburg! \n\nThe tour begins and ends at the lawn between The Thomas Conner House and The Alexander Black House at 204 Draper Road. Tours will begin at the times listed on the ticket options below. \n\n\n \nEach tour is limited to 15 people and needs a minimum of 2 people to proceed. In the event of a cancellation on our end\, you will be refunded. Rain does not cause automatic cancellation. Ages 8+ \nTickets must be purchased at least three hours prior to tour time. \nWhat to Expect: \n\n\n \n\nyou will learn both the history and lore of the buildings at each location\n\n\n\nwe will walk a moderate amount\, so be sure to wear good walking shoes\n\n\n\nyou will hear local ghost stories from the NRV\n\n\n\n \nWhat is Not Included:\n\n \n\nfood or drinks (with the exception of Halloween – plans TBA)\n\n\n\ntransportation of any type\n\n\nTickets at our October Exhibit Events page.
URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/haunted-history-tour-2/2025-10-17/
LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251017T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251017T190000
DTSTAMP:20260418T120818
CREATED:20251006T190029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T190226Z
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SUMMARY:Art Demonstration and Book Talk with Doug Hiser
DESCRIPTION:A Blacksburg Regional Art Association Event\nfree and open to the public \n2-4pm\nRenowned Austin\, Texas artist Doug Hiser will conduct an art demonstration where attendees will observe him painting a wildlife picture using ink and watercolor\, explaining his approach and methodology as he works. The event is free and open to the public. \n5-7pm\nDoug will do an author talk and wildlife slide presentation. Doug has written over 30 books and over 30 songs. \nSee the full list of Doug’s events around our community at the Blacksburg Regional Art Association Artist Events Page.
URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/art-demonstration-with-doug-hiser/
LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States
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