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SUMMARY:Speaking Engagement: The Past\, Present\, and Future of Rail in Montgomery County
DESCRIPTION:Join us on April 16 for a presentation by Bruce Harper and Ray Smoot on railroad history in Blacksburg and the surrounding county. Bruce Harper will discuss how the rail served troops during the Civil War\, helped with coal transport\, connected remote communities to Virginia Tech\, and how it was converted from rail to trail. In addition to our rich train history\, we will get an update from Ray Smoot on the thirteen-year initiative to bring passenger rail service back to our community. \n\nBruce Harper retired from Virginia Tech after serving for 37 years in several departments. He was the Virginia Tech webmaster until he retired. He is a local historian and author\, with articles published in Virginia Tech Magazine and The Arrow\, the publication of the Norfolk & Western Historical Society.  \nRay Smoot retired as CEO of the Virginia Tech Foundation\, Inc. He is vice chair of the Commonwealth Transportation Board.
URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/the-past-present-and-future-of-rail-in-montgomery-county/
LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T120000
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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!  This jam will feature Kyler Stanley on fiddle with the Chestnut Blight Chasers.
URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/market-jam-at-the-museum-9/
LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T140000
DTSTAMP:20260319T003103Z
CREATED:20260319T003103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T003103Z
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SUMMARY:Exhibit Opening: Tolerance Poster Project
DESCRIPTION:The Tolerance Project is a traveling poster show initiative\, a bold enterprise founded and curated by artist-activist Mirko Ilic. The show features posters by prominent artists from around the world whose only direction is to illustrate the word “tolerance” in their native language. \nThis April\, galleries and businesses throughout Blacksburg will unite to display Tolerance posters from many of these designers. The XYZ Art Gallery will also feature work by Graphic Design students in Meaghan Dee’s Advanced Typography class. Each gallery features unique works\, so please join us in visiting all locations. \nThe gallery crawl on April 10 includes BMCF’s gallery at the Alexander Black House\, Bird Block Studios\, Miller off Main\, The Lyric Theatre\, and XYZ Art Gallery. \nShow runs April 7 – April 30 at BMCF.
URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/exhibit-opening-tolerance-poster-project/
LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T133000
DTSTAMP:20260317T234231Z
CREATED:20260317T025744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T234231Z
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SUMMARY:Speaking Engagement: Remarkable Trees of Virginia with Jeff Kirwan
DESCRIPTION: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). \n\n\n\nAs The University of Virginia Press states\, “this stunning collaboration between the noted garden writer Nancy Ross Hugo and the photographer Robert Llewellyn showcases the fruits of an effort begun in 2004 to research\, locate\, and photograph Virginia’s most remarkable trees. Four years later\, more than one thousand trees had been officially nominated to the project and many others suggested for possible inclusion. The results\, presented in this elegant\, four-color volume\, are astounding. Hugo and Kirwan\, the project coordinators\, have selected a sample of trees and “tree places” that illustrate the enormous variety\, startling beauty\, and fascinating history of Virginia’s trees”.
URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/speaking-engagement-remarkable-trees-of-virginia-by-jeff-kirwan/
LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T120000
DTSTAMP:20260104T223913Z
CREATED:20260104T223730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260104T223913Z
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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-10-2/2026-04-04/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Genealogy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T120000
DTSTAMP:20260128T025430Z
CREATED:20260104T224651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T025430Z
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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! This jam will feature Chris Via and Bill Blevins on fiddle with the Reed Tradition Band (with Henry Reed memorabilia presented).
URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/market-jam-at-the-museum-8/
LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T110000
DTSTAMP:20260104T223913Z
CREATED:20260104T223730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260104T223913Z
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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-10-2/2026-03-07/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Genealogy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T150000
DTSTAMP:20260304T212436Z
CREATED:20260214T212501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T212436Z
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SUMMARY:Exhibition Opening Reception: Making it in America
DESCRIPTION:Southwest Virginia has become a vital place for those seeking safety and a new beginning for decades. In recent years\, our region has welcomed hundreds of neighbors—from Afghan families following the 2021 withdrawal and Ukrainians escaping invasion\, to Latino families who are navigating the complexities of shifting national policies. \nThis project is the culmination of five years of visual journalism and a two-year fellowship with The Secular Society. Through in-depth reporting for The Roanoke Times\, photojournalist Heather Rousseau has sought to document not just the challenges of displacement\, but the resilience of the human spirit. While many newcomers arrive with nothing\, they bring an indomitable determination to contribute and thrive. \nJoin us for an opening reception with the artist and remarks at 6:30pm from Dr. Jose Banuelos Montes\, associate professor at Roanoke College and founder of Casa Latina\, and a few songs from Bob Schmucker\, singer-songwriter and author\, actively involved in numerous civic and community organizations\, including advocacy for the local Ukrainian community.
URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/making-it-in-america/
LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibits,Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260305
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260401
DTSTAMP:20260319T003450Z
CREATED:20260223T193852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T003450Z
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SUMMARY:In the Main Gallery: Heather Rousseau's Making it in America
DESCRIPTION:Southwest Virginia has become a vital place for those seeking safety and a new beginning for decades. In recent years\, our region has welcomed hundreds of neighbors—from Afghan families following the 2021 withdrawal and Ukrainians escaping invasion\, to Latino families who are navigating the complexities of shifting national policies. \nThis project is the culmination of five years of visual journalism and a two-year fellowship with The Secular Society. Through in-depth reporting for The Roanoke Times\, photojournalist Heather Rousseau has sought to document not just the challenges of displacement\, but the resilience of the human spirit. While many newcomers arrive with nothing\, they bring an indomitable determination to contribute and thrive.
URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/making-it-in-america-2/
LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T130000
DTSTAMP:20260116T230642Z
CREATED:20260104T222510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T230642Z
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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.
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=America/New_York:20260214T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T110000
DTSTAMP:20260104T224500Z
CREATED:20260104T224500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260104T224500Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T110000
DTSTAMP:20260104T223913Z
CREATED:20260104T223730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260104T223913Z
UID:10000236-1770451200-1770462000@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-10-2/2026-02-07/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Genealogy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T100000
DTSTAMP:20260129T203309Z
CREATED:20260110T030054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T203309Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T140000
DTSTAMP:20260130T202431Z
CREATED:20260130T202402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T202431Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260205
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260301
DTSTAMP:20260319T003424Z
CREATED:20260130T201831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T003424Z
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SUMMARY:In the Main Gallery: Jeremy Riffe's Appalachian Secularization
DESCRIPTION: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/jeremy-riffe-art-show-appalachian-secularization/
LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibits
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260116T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260116T110000
DTSTAMP:20260116T230042Z
CREATED:20260116T230042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T230042Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260201
DTSTAMP:20260112T230523Z
CREATED:20260110T031230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T230523Z
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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=America/New_York:20260110T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260110T110000
DTSTAMP:20260104T224341Z
CREATED:20260104T221648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260104T224341Z
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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 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=America/New_York:20260103T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260103T110000
DTSTAMP:20260104T223913Z
CREATED:20260104T223730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260104T223913Z
UID:10000233-1767427200-1767438000@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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T110000
DTSTAMP:20251113T204730Z
CREATED:20251113T204519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T204730Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T110000
DTSTAMP:20250107T063348Z
CREATED:20250107T063348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T063348Z
UID:10000133-1765008000-1765018800@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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251128
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260103
DTSTAMP:20260113T222845Z
CREATED:20260113T211101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T222845Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T140000
DTSTAMP:20251008T181642Z
CREATED:20251008T012959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T181642Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T120000
DTSTAMP:20250107T063348Z
CREATED:20250107T063348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T063348Z
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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-8/2025-11-01/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Genealogy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T180000
DTSTAMP:20250915T015219Z
CREATED:20250826T170132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T015219Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T140000
DTSTAMP:20251028T194541Z
CREATED:20251028T194446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T194541Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T163000
DTSTAMP:20251016T011342Z
CREATED:20250910T183856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T011342Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T130000
DTSTAMP:20251001T204400Z
CREATED:20250902T021808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T204400Z
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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. 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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T153000
DTSTAMP:20251001T204624Z
CREATED:20250920T223527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T204624Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251026T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251026T180000
DTSTAMP:20250915T015219Z
CREATED:20250826T170132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T015219Z
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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-2/2025-10-26/
LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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