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SUMMARY:16 Squares Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Meet us at The Alexander Black House 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 at info@blacksburghistory.org. Tours limited to 15 people.
URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/2747/2025-02-27/
LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States
CATEGORIES:16 Squares
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250301T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250301T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T102753
CREATED:20250107T013348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T013348Z
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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-8/2025-03-01/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Genealogy
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250308T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250308T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T102753
CREATED:20250107T165726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T221520Z
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SUMMARY:Market Jam at the Museum
DESCRIPTION:Join Montgomery JAM instructors and students for the Blacksburg Market Jam at the Alexander Black House! Instructors include Gina Dilg on fiddle\, Ginger Wagner on banjo\, Jason Dilg on bass and Paul Herling on guitar (sitting in for guitar instructor\, Tim Thornton).
URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/market-jam-at-the-museum-5/
LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250313T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250313T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T102753
CREATED:20240830T191847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T154005Z
UID:10000139-1741867200-1741870800@blacksburgmuseum.org
SUMMARY:16 Squares Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Meet us at The Alexander Black House 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 at info@blacksburghistory.org. Tours limited to 15 people.
URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/2747/2025-03-13/
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:20250320T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250320T183000
DTSTAMP:20260418T102753
CREATED:20250103T192531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250103T194428Z
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SUMMARY:B. Scott Crawford Lecture Series
DESCRIPTION:Presentation #2\n“A Wise man will Find us to be Rogues by our Face”: Physiognomy and Portraiture \nJohnathan Swift’s observation about the relationship between character and physical features sums up an important comment of Western art. From the Ancient World into the 21st century\, to varying degrees\, the belief that physical features indicate clear and even irrefutable clues as to a person’s character influenced portraiture. Exploring Ancient statues and a host of Medieval and Renaissance paintings\, as well as Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales\, the impact this pseudo-science\, physiognomy\, had on art and portraiture will be highlighted. Taking this overview as a starting point\, Santi di Tito’s late 17th century portrait of Machiavelli will be examined through this physiognomic lens in order to better understand di Tito’s posthumous representation of the controversial philosopher and gain insight into Machiavelli’s work The Prince. This original research will provide both an understanding of physiognomy and a new understanding of at least one reason Machiavelli has been viewed as scandalous. \n  \n\nB. Scott Crawford holds a master’s degree in history from Old Dominion University and has an extensive background in education\, having taught at the high school and college levels\, as well as serving as the social studies coordinator\, K-12\, for a Virginia school division and as the Director of Education for the Museum of Western Virginia and then Taubman Museum of Art in Roanoke\, Virginia. Scott currently serves as President & CEO for Virginia 811. He has been with the Notification Center since December 2016\, serving as Director of Operations and then Vice President prior to moving into his current position in July 2020.\n \n\nThis event is free and part of our 2025 Lecture Series which will focus on Blacksburg history\, community\, and culture plus intriguing history and arts topics in general.
URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/b-scott-crawford-lecture-series/
LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Lecture Series
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250321T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250321T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T102753
CREATED:20250317T152245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T152431Z
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SUMMARY:Education Exhibit Opening
DESCRIPTION:Members-Only Reception with Panel Discussion – 5:30-6:30pm\nGeneral Public Opening – 6:00-8:00pm\n\n\n  \nPlease join us as we officially open our Education Room exhibit! \n\n\nSince we consider this a community project\, we will continue accepting relevant items that help tell a well-rounded story about education in Blacksburg and the surrounding area. We are looking for artifacts\, books\, photographs\, memorabilia\, oral histories\, stories\, documents and more. Your donations and/or loans can potentially help us complete the historic record of our area’s education system in all its challenges\, triumphs\, and milestones. \n\nFeel free to bring items for consideration during our opening as well or just stop by to see what may fit the room!
URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/education-exhibit-opening/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Events,History Exhibits
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250327T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250327T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T102753
CREATED:20240830T191847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T154005Z
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SUMMARY:16 Squares Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Meet us at The Alexander Black House 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 at info@blacksburghistory.org. Tours limited to 15 people.
URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/2747/2025-03-27/
LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States
CATEGORIES:16 Squares
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250401
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250607
DTSTAMP:20260418T102753
CREATED:20250307T150702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T180638Z
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SUMMARY:Main Gallery Exhibit: Matt Gentry
DESCRIPTION:Regional Road Trip – Plein Air Paintings of the New River Valley and Beyond\n\n“Regional Road Trip” consists of original watercolors\, framed prints\, and Appalachian Trail sketches in addition to a colorful array of Matt’s journals\, all of which he has emphatically stated he wants visitors to thumb through. And if you know Matt\, he means it! After all\, one of his greatest joys in doing this type of traveling art is seeing us enjoy the journey. \nExhibit runs April 1 – June 6 \n\n 
URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/main-gallery-exhibit-matt-gentry/
LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibits,Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250404T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250404T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T102753
CREATED:20250325T172949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T180710Z
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SUMMARY:Matt Gentry Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:As part of Downtown Blacksburg Inc.’s Art Walk activities tomorrow evening\, we will be open from 5-8pm with an exhibit opening reception for Matt Gentry’s plein air watercolor pieces. “Regional Road Trip” consists of original watercolors\, framed prints\, and Appalachian Trail sketches in addition to a colorful array of Matt’s journals\, all of which he has emphatically stated he wants visitors to thumb through. And if you know Matt\, he means it! After all\, one of his greatest joys in doing this type of traveling art is seeing us enjoy the journey. \nAdditionally\, alongside our reception food and in keeping with the theme\, we will offer delectables fitting for a walk or hike outdoors. Perfect for our beautiful Spring weather! \nWe thank our rotating art exhibit sponsor\, Shelter Alternatives\, Inc.!
URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/matt-gentry-opening-reception/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibits,Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250405T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250405T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T102753
CREATED:20250107T013348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T013348Z
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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-8/2025-04-05/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Genealogy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250410T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250410T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T102753
CREATED:20240830T191847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T154005Z
UID:10000141-1744286400-1744290000@blacksburgmuseum.org
SUMMARY:16 Squares Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Meet us at The Alexander Black House 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 at info@blacksburghistory.org. Tours limited to 15 people.
URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/2747/2025-04-10/
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:20250412T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250412T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T102753
CREATED:20250107T012731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T012926Z
UID:10000116-1744466400-1744473600@blacksburgmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Market Jam at the Museum
DESCRIPTION:House band information to come soon!
URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/market-jam-at-the-museum-3/
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:20250417T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250417T183000
DTSTAMP:20260418T102753
CREATED:20250103T193050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250103T194511Z
UID:10000108-1744911000-1744914600@blacksburgmuseum.org
SUMMARY:B. Scott Crawford Lecture Series
DESCRIPTION:Presentation #3\n“You Cannot Paint her too Beautiful for my Imagination”: Domesticity\, Death\, and Photography in 19th Century Portraiture  \nPortraiture is so often thought of as being a means to capture the image of a sitter determined to have his or her likeness preserved on canvas. However\, not all sitters were alive. While not entirely new in the 19th century\, the Victorian Age witnessed a unique culture of death with mourning portraiture being an important part of this culture. Lilly Martin Spencer\, known for her reflections of 19th century domesticity\, had a fairly lucrative career painting postmortem portraits. While she admitted that the new technology of photography threatened traditional portraiture\, she was able to actually embrace this new technology to open new opportunities for revenue due to photography. Specifically\, a painting in the Taubman Museum of Art’s collection will serve as the focus for how Spencer adapted to new technology and was able to remain relevant as an artist\, finding a means to augment her household income and directly challenge the 19th century norms tied to domesticity so many of her portraits paradoxically reinforced. \n  \n\nB. Scott Crawford holds a master’s degree in history from Old Dominion University and has an extensive background in education\, having taught at the high school and college levels\, as well as serving as the social studies coordinator\, K-12\, for a Virginia school division and as the Director of Education for the Museum of Western Virginia and then Taubman Museum of Art in Roanoke\, Virginia. Scott currently serves as President & CEO for Virginia 811. He has been with the Notification Center since December 2016\, serving as Director of Operations and then Vice President prior to moving into his current position in July 2020.\n \n\nThis event is free and part of our 2025 Lecture Series which will focus on Blacksburg history\, community\, and culture plus intriguing history and arts topics in general.
URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/b-scott-crawford-lecture-series-2/
LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Lecture Series
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250424T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250424T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T102753
CREATED:20240830T191847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T154005Z
UID:10000142-1745496000-1745499600@blacksburgmuseum.org
SUMMARY:16 Squares Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Meet us at The Alexander Black House 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 at info@blacksburghistory.org. Tours limited to 15 people.
URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/2747/2025-04-24/
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:20250503T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250503T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T102753
CREATED:20250107T013348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T013348Z
UID:10000126-1746277200-1746288000@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-8/2025-05-03/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Genealogy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250508T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250508T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T102753
CREATED:20240830T191847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T154005Z
UID:10000143-1746705600-1746709200@blacksburgmuseum.org
SUMMARY:16 Squares Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Meet us at The Alexander Black House 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 at info@blacksburghistory.org. Tours limited to 15 people.
URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/2747/2025-05-08/
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:20250510T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250510T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T102753
CREATED:20250107T012820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T012820Z
UID:10000117-1746885600-1746892800@blacksburgmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Market Jam at the Museum
DESCRIPTION:House band information to come soon!
URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/market-jam-at-the-museum-4/
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:20250515T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250515T183000
DTSTAMP:20260418T102753
CREATED:20250103T193300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250103T194712Z
UID:10000109-1747330200-1747333800@blacksburgmuseum.org
SUMMARY:B. Scott Crawford Lecture Series
DESCRIPTION:Presentation #4\nArt vs. Tyranny: The Ultimate Selfie  \nPierre Daura\, Modern Artist and resident mid-20th century Rockbridge County\, Virginia\, resident\, created a unique Cubist inspired work of art in late 1945\, possibly early 1946. The painting\, titled Pax Pacific\, depicts an abstract figure kneeling at a grave. However\, the symbolism present within the work\, along with a poem discovered as the inspiration of the work\, carries this painting into a very different interpretive arena! Through an engaging interpretive journey\, this presentation will demonstrate how works of art can easily contain much deeper meanings\, and ultimately\, in this case\, suggest the possibility that a much richer meaning behind the work exists\, allowing for the possibility of the abstract figure being a heretofore unknown portrait. Crawford published a short overview of his work on the painting Pax Pacific in The Volunteer\, found here: https://albavolunteer.org/2015/06/art-vs-tyranny-daura-rossen-and-bottcher/ \n  \n\nB. Scott Crawford holds a master’s degree in history from Old Dominion University and has an extensive background in education\, having taught at the high school and college levels\, as well as serving as the social studies coordinator\, K-12\, for a Virginia school division and as the Director of Education for the Museum of Western Virginia and then Taubman Museum of Art in Roanoke\, Virginia. Scott currently serves as President & CEO for Virginia 811. He has been with the Notification Center since December 2016\, serving as Director of Operations and then Vice President prior to moving into his current position in July 2020.\n \n  \nThis event is free and part of our 2025 Lecture Series which will focus on Blacksburg history\, community\, and culture plus intriguing history and arts topics in general.
URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/b-scott-crawford-lecture-series-3/
LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Lecture Series
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250522T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250522T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T102753
CREATED:20240830T191847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T154005Z
UID:10000144-1747915200-1747918800@blacksburgmuseum.org
SUMMARY:16 Squares Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Meet us at The Alexander Black House 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 at info@blacksburghistory.org. Tours limited to 15 people.
URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/2747/2025-05-22/
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:20250531T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250531T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T102753
CREATED:20250528T150019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T150019Z
UID:10000153-1748698200-1748703600@blacksburgmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Blue Ridge Vocal Connection FREE Concert
DESCRIPTION:Springtime in the mountains is a great time to pay close attention to the natural world\, and it makes perfect sense to create beautiful vocals that pay homage to the season. We are excited to hear this wonderful group!
URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/blue-ridge-vocal-connection-free-concert/
LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250605T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250605T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T102753
CREATED:20240830T191847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T154005Z
UID:10000145-1749124800-1749128400@blacksburgmuseum.org
SUMMARY:16 Squares Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Meet us at The Alexander Black House 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 at info@blacksburghistory.org. Tours limited to 15 people.
URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/2747/2025-06-05/
LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States
CATEGORIES:16 Squares
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250606T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250606T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T102753
CREATED:20250513T161517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T192456Z
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SUMMARY:Art Walk Reception
DESCRIPTION:June’s Art Walk will be a three-tier celebration!\nMatt Gentry’s plein art watercolor exhibit\, “Regional Road Trip\,” will come to a close this evening; Matt will celebrate his retirement from The Roanoke Times with family and friends; and Charlie Brouwer’s exhibit\, “Into the Trees\,” will officially open. \nAdditionally\, our Children’s Gallery features art from Gilbert Linkous Elementary School. Art teacher Shaun Whiteside has curated a beautiful collection of his student’s work from grades K-5. Each class learned about a famous artist and modeled art in their style. Artists Henry Ossawa Tanner\, Vincent Van Gogh\, Edward Munch\, Hannah Hoch\, Raoul Hausmann\, Aaron Douglas\, and Claude Monet are all represented in the array of pieces. \nDrinks and hors d’oeuvres will be available and all are welcome! \nThank you to our Rotating Exhibits Sponsor\, Shelter Alternatives!
URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/art-walk-closing-reception/
LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibits,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250607T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250607T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T102753
CREATED:20250306T160234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T160251Z
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SUMMARY:New Town Festival Gospel Sing
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 9th annual Gospel Sing\, part of our New Town Festival Series\, Saturday\, June 7 from 12:00 to 5:00pm. \nThe afternoon will be filled with dancing\, singing and fellowship as local groups and soloists perform their favorite current and old-time gospel favorites. Kirk’s BBQ will join us again this year with plenty of food for sale! \nSchedule as Follows:\nSimple Gifts\nOliver Lewis\nBob & Claudia Goldstein\nPatricia Smith & Michael Holland\nThis & That\nThe Glorylanders of the NRV\nAlexis Johnson & Closing Remarks \nThis is a FREE event\, though donations are encouraged. And many thanks to our Supporting Sponsor\, Stateson Homes. \n\n 
URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/new-town-festival-gospel-sing-2/
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:20250607T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250607T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T102753
CREATED:20250528T163022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T163141Z
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SUMMARY:Genealogy Saturday
DESCRIPTION:VENUE CHANGE for JUNE 7 – Genealogy Saturday will be held at St. Luke & Odd Fellows Hall during Gospel Sing.
URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/genealogy-saturday-9/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Events,Genealogy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250607T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250607T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T102753
CREATED:20250107T013348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T013348Z
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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-8/2025-06-07/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Genealogy
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250618
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250917
DTSTAMP:20260418T102753
CREATED:20250307T151604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T213312Z
UID:10000149-1750204800-1758067199@blacksburgmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Main Gallery Exhibit: Blacksburg Regional Art Association Theme Show - Poetry in Art
DESCRIPTION:Blacksburg Regional Art Association Annual Theme Show. This year’s theme is “Celebrating Poetry in Art” and includes a wide variety of work\, covering many mediums and much poem inspiration. The opening reception of this poetry and art convergence is June 18 from 5:00-8:00pm or visit throughout the show run.
URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/main-gallery-exhibit-blacksburg-regional-art-association-theme-show-poetry-in-art/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibits
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250618T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250618T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T102753
CREATED:20250612T225602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T213751Z
UID:10000155-1750266000-1750276800@blacksburgmuseum.org
SUMMARY:BRAA Theme Show Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Help us celebrate Blacksburg Regional Art Association artists as they open the organization’s annual juried and judged theme show. This year’s theme is “Celebrating Poetry in Art” and includes 57 pieces. Join us for the opening reception on June 18 from 5:00-8:00pm or visit throughout the show run – June 18 – September 16.
URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/braa-theme-show-exhibit/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibits,Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250619T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250619T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T102753
CREATED:20240830T191847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T154005Z
UID:10000146-1750334400-1750338000@blacksburgmuseum.org
SUMMARY:16 Squares Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Meet us at The Alexander Black House 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 at info@blacksburghistory.org. Tours limited to 15 people.
URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/2747/2025-06-19/
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:20250705T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250705T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T102753
CREATED:20250107T013348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T013348Z
UID:10000128-1751720400-1751731200@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-8/2025-07-05/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Genealogy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250802T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250802T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T102753
CREATED:20250107T013348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T013348Z
UID:10000129-1754139600-1754150400@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-8/2025-08-02/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Genealogy
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