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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:20260314T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T120000
DTSTAMP: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;VALUE=DATE:20260331
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260501
DTSTAMP:20260402T194544Z
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SUMMARY:In the Main Gallery: 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-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: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: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: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:20260411T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T120000
DTSTAMP:20260128T025556Z
CREATED:20260104T224731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T025556Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T133000
DTSTAMP:20260317T234615Z
CREATED:20260317T030409Z
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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:20260418T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T090000
DTSTAMP:20260324T050403Z
CREATED:20260324T050319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T050403Z
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SUMMARY:Artist Talk with Savannah Penven
DESCRIPTION:Join Savannah Penven for an artist talk exploring her creative practice and the development of her solo exhibition at Main Street Inn.
URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/artist-talk-with-savannah-penven/
LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T120000
DTSTAMP:20260327T144637Z
CREATED:20260327T144637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T144637Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Sing & Strum: Uke-led Jam with Ash Devine
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate spring with us for another fun uke-led jam! All stringed instruments\, singers\, and observers are welcome. Request song charts at bookashdevine@gmail.com.
URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/spring-sing-strum-uke-led-jam-with-ash-devine/
LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T173000
DTSTAMP:20260407T183534Z
CREATED:20260327T063948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T183534Z
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SUMMARY:Movie Screening: Pulling Threads
DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re a student\, parent\, teacher or community member\, you won’t want to miss this special film screening opportunity to embark on a journey of self-discovery and reflection\, woven through powerful threads of personal stories\, self-determination and authentic portrayals of disability. \n\n\n\nHosted in collaboration with the I’m Determined Center at James Madison University. \n\n\n\nView the trailer HERE \nWritten by Alex Kent & Patrick Fitzgerald\nDirected by Patrick Fitzgerald\nProduced by Alex Kent\, Patrick Fitzgerald\, Jesse Rodriguez\, Kendal Swartzentruber \nStarring:\nChloe Sutterfield\nAlex Jesus Burgos\nAriana Caldwell\nHavon Baraka \nPLEASE NOTE *This film portrays the realities of teenage and young adult life and the challenges and tensions that can arise within relationships. Families are encouraged to consider the maturity of its themes for younger\nviewers.* \nMovie starts at 7:30pm\, but you are encouraged to come at 7:00pm for snacks and refreshments.  \nRSVP below for this free screening! The event is capped at 50. If full\, please email info@blacksburghistory.org to be added to a waitlist.  
URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/movie-showing-pulling-threads/
LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T120000
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-10-2/2026-05-02/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Genealogy
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260504
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260531
DTSTAMP:20260427T050816Z
CREATED:20260427T050752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T050816Z
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SUMMARY:In the Main Gallery: Just Using Our Imaginations
DESCRIPTION:An exhibition of Larry Bechtel’s sculptures and Ann Shawhan’s mosaics. \nFor more information about their work\, visit https://www.bechtelsculpture.com/ and https://amoremundoarts.com/
URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/in-the-main-gallery-just-using-our-imaginations/
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:20260508T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T150000
DTSTAMP:20260427T050940Z
CREATED:20260427T050324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T050940Z
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SUMMARY:Exhibition Opening Reception: Just Using Our Imaginations
DESCRIPTION:Join us from 5-7pm for an opening reception of “Just Using Our Imaginations” with Larry Bechtel and Ann Shawhan who have curated sculptures and mosaics that promise to fill our gallery with movement\, color\, and eccentric fun\, including some pieces that require your assistance to complete! \nLight refreshments will be available. \nFrom Larry and Ann’s exhibition statement: “We tried to winnow this exhibit to a theme and found what unifies our work in each in our own way is the slant we bring to our mediums. Both sculpture and mosaic art have a lot of  technique and logistics involved in the making of a piece which in itself can be an intimidating challenge\, but it is what we have at hand\, how we put it together in the way we do that is the mystery and the fun of creative endeavor. Who could imagine given our careers that we would be full tilt creatives? We just keep using our imaginations\, keep playing with material\, and that seems to keep us out of trouble. And in this show we hope to share with you the fun and wonder we enjoy in the making.” \nFor more information about their work\, visit https://www.bechtelsculpture.com/ and https://amoremundoarts.com/
URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/exhibition-opening-reception-just-using-our-imaginations/
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:20260509T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T100000
DTSTAMP:20260505T221840Z
CREATED:20260505T221735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T221840Z
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SUMMARY:Exhibition Opening Reception: Gilbert Linkous Art Students
DESCRIPTION: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. Light refreshments will be available.
URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/5315/
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:20260509T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T120000
DTSTAMP:20260128T025648Z
CREATED:20260104T224829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T025648Z
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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 Mike Gangloff on fiddle with Eight Point Star.
URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/market-jam-at-the-museum-10/
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:20260513T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T163000
DTSTAMP:20260428T235724Z
CREATED:20260414T195913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T235724Z
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SUMMARY:Cayambis String Quartet Concert
DESCRIPTION:Committed to its objective to deliver a full spectrum approach to the performance of the classical music of the Americas\, the Cayambis Institute (CILASiM) is pleased to announce the first concert performance and fundraiser of its newest ensemble\, the Cayambis String Quartet. The event\, free and open to the public\, will be held at 6:30 pm on Wednesday\, May 13\, on southwest Draper Road in Blacksburg. \nThe Quartet consists of the principal players of the Cayambis Sinfonietta string section: Charley Shafer and Julian Smart\, violins\, violist Dave Phillips and María Paula Casas\, cello. They will be performing works by composers from throughout Latin America\, such as Venezuelan Teresa Carreño\, Cuban Ignacio Cervantes and Puerto Rican Johanny Navarro. \nAn additional component of this event will be to fundraise for the October concert of the Cayambis Sinfonietta\, which is our organization’s principal performing ensemble. On this event\, the Sinfonietta will be premiering several recently-composed works from Latin America\, as well as John Walker’s setting of a Civil War story by American author Ambrose Bierce. \nAbout the Cayambis Sinfonietta: Founded in 2022\, the Cayambis Sinfonietta is a seventeen-member chamber orchestra based in Blacksburg\, Virginia. It serves as the principal performance arm of the Cayambis Institute for Latin American Studies in Music (CILASiM)\, which seeks to strengthen the awareness and appreciation of Latin American classical music by developing a full spectrum approach to its creation\, performance and scholarship\, and in so doing\, cultivate bonds of goodwill and unity among the peoples of the Americas.
URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/cayambis-string-quartet-concert/
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:20260519T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T143000
DTSTAMP:20260430T204453Z
CREATED:20260430T201710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T204453Z
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SUMMARY:Musical Performance by Sana Illahe
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special evening of Pakistani music! Sana Illahe is trained in Pakistani (Hindustani) classical genre. She sings classical\, semi classical and folk songs that are centuries old and are passed on to her by her music guru in Pakistan through the oral tradition. She also sings her own compositions and plays instruments such as the harmonium\, surmandal and tanpura during her performances. Dr. Illahe is also a professor of Sociology at Virginia Tech.
URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/musical-performance-by-sana-illahe/
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:20260521T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T170000
DTSTAMP:20260620T215743Z
CREATED:20260507T202620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260620T215743Z
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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. \nThe tour takes a little over an hour. Since this is a walking tour\, please wear appropriate shoes and clothing for outdoor excursions. \nPlease RSVP by email to info@blacksburghistory.org. Tours limited to 4 people – for larger groups\, please inquire and we will plan with you.
URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/16-squares-walking-tour-17/2026-05-21/
LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States
CATEGORIES:16 Squares
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260531
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260626
DTSTAMP:20260609T191237Z
CREATED:20260609T191134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T191237Z
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SUMMARY:GiveLocalNRV 2026
DESCRIPTION:Since its inception in 2013\, The Blacksburg Museum & Cultural Foundation has sought to serve the community through its mission to preserve\, interpret & promote Blacksburg’s historic\, artistic\, and culture. \nThrough the programming & operations of our two historic venues – The Alexander Black House and St. Luke & Odd Fellows Hall\, we have been able to provide innovative exhibits\, programs and events to engage\, educate\, and build community. \nThis year\, we hope to raise $10\,000 to \n\n expand and enhance our programming\n complete important archival work\n offer quality exhibits\n continue the preservation of our two historic sites with a special focus on our exhibit redesign at the St. Luke & Odd Fellows Hall\n\nAs a 501(c)(3)non-profit organization\, we rely on the support of our donors to continue operations. Please join us in our ongoing efforts to preserve\, interpret & promote Blacksburg’s historic\, artistic\, and cultural heritage by donating to The Blacksburg Museum & Cultural Foundation. \nPLEASE NOTE:  “Friends of St Luke\, Odd Fellows & Household of Ruth\, Blacksburg VA” is not associated with The Blacksburg Museum & Cultural Foundation. Only funds donated to the Blacksburg Museum will help redesign and renovation efforts at the St. Luke & Odd Fellows Hall. \nYour support is deeply appreciated! \nPlease consider our organization at Blacksburg Museum and Cultural Foundation | GiveLocalNRV when you give this year! \n \n 
URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/givelocalnrv-2026/
LOCATION:VA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T170000
DTSTAMP:20260620T215743Z
CREATED:20260507T202620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260620T215743Z
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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. \nThe tour takes a little over an hour. Since this is a walking tour\, please wear appropriate shoes and clothing for outdoor excursions. \nPlease RSVP by email to info@blacksburghistory.org. Tours limited to 4 people – for larger groups\, please inquire and we will plan with you.
URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/16-squares-walking-tour-17/2026-06-04/
LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States
CATEGORIES:16 Squares
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260604
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260701
DTSTAMP:20260529T193841Z
CREATED:20260521T221750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T193841Z
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SUMMARY:In the Main Gallery: Soil to Soul
DESCRIPTION:Soil to Soul is a community show with thirteen local artists that explores themes of sustainable living\, homegrown food\, and support for local farmers. Using a variety of mediums\, the artists in this exhibit highlight our rural Appalachian community while emphasizing the importance of supporting our neighbors. \nWe invite viewers to take a closer look at these works depicting the everyday scenes and traditions we sometimes take for granted\, and to consider this question: what would Blacksburg look like without them? \nSoil to Soul hopes to inspire patrons more broadly to support their neighbors\, local businesses\, local farmers\, local artists\, and local museum. We envision this community art show becoming and annual exhibition fostering future collaborations that celebrate the values that define our community. \n\n\nShow runs June 5-30
URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/in-the-main-gallery-soil-to-soul/
LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibits,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T150000
DTSTAMP:20260521T222006Z
CREATED:20260521T221639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T222006Z
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SUMMARY:Exhibit Opening Reception: Soil to Soul
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an opening reception with the artists! \nSoil to Soul is a community show with thirteen local artists that explores themes of sustainable living\, homegrown food\, and support for local farmers. Using a variety of mediums\, the artists in this exhibit highlight our rural Appalachian community while emphasizing the importance of supporting our neighbors. \n\n\nWe invite viewers to take a closer look at these works depicting the everyday scenes and traditions we sometimes take for granted\, and to consider this question: what would Blacksburg look like without them? \n\n\nSoil to Soul hopes to inspire patrons more broadly to support their neighbors\, local businesses\, local farmers\, local artists\, and local museum. We envision this community art show becoming and annual exhibition fostering future collaborations that celebrate the values that define our community. \n\nShow runs June 5-30
URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/exhibit-opening-reception-soil-to-soul/
LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibits,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T130000
DTSTAMP:20260603T144304Z
CREATED:20260104T222035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T144304Z
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SUMMARY:New Town Festival Gospel Sing
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 10th annual Gospel Sing\, part of our New Town Festival Series\, Saturday\, June 6 from 12:00 to 5:00pm. Kirk’s Famous Smoked BBQ will bring the food truck again this year\, so come hungry! \nThis is a FREE event\, though donations are encouraged.
URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/new-town-festival-gospel-sing-3/
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:20260606T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T120000
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-10-2/2026-06-06/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Genealogy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T140000
DTSTAMP:20260604T061050Z
CREATED:20260604T054154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T061050Z
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SUMMARY:Community Pride Blacksburg Free Clothing Fair
DESCRIPTION:Support Community Pride Blacksburg as it hosts its free clothing fair at the museum as part of Pride Week! \nFor a full listing of weeklong events\, visit the Community Pride Blacksburg Facebook Page. \n 
URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/free-clothing-fair/
LOCATION:VA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T170000
DTSTAMP:20260620T215743Z
CREATED:20260507T202620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260620T215743Z
UID:10000429-1781798400-1781802000@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. \nThe tour takes a little over an hour. Since this is a walking tour\, please wear appropriate shoes and clothing for outdoor excursions. \nPlease RSVP by email to info@blacksburghistory.org. Tours limited to 4 people – for larger groups\, please inquire and we will plan with you.
URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/16-squares-walking-tour-17/2026-06-18/
LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States
CATEGORIES:16 Squares
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T210000
DTSTAMP:20260621T041038Z
CREATED:20260530T183350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260621T041038Z
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SUMMARY:Table to Scene Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Art\, Food\, and Film!\nCheck out Soil to Soul\, the museum’s community art show of 16 artists whose work focuses on agrarian and gardening culture\, sample food from local restaurants\, and then head over to The Lyric Theatre for a screening of Italian Wannabe\, a documentary that celebrates the connection between food and community. AND\, the film’s director\, Steve Dabal\, will be coming in to join us from New York for a special Q&A following the film screening. See more information about the film HERE. \nJune 24 also marks the last full day of the Community Foundation’s annual NRVGiveLocal campaign\, so please consider giving back to your community further by donating to both the museum and theatre. Your assistance helps us keep three important downtown historic buildings operating – The Alexander Black House\, St. Luke & Odd Fellows Hall\, and The Lyric Theatre. \nSo that we can give our restaurants enough preparation time\, tickets will close on June 20 after the Summer Solstice Fest. \nTickets are now closed. \n\nA very special thank you to all our generous participating food partners! \n \n 
URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/table-to-scene-dinner/
LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260702T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260702T130000
DTSTAMP:20260620T215623Z
CREATED:20260620T215622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260620T215623Z
UID:10000393-1782993600-1782997200@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. \nThe tour takes a little over an hour. Since this is a walking tour\, please wear appropriate shoes and clothing for outdoor excursions. \nPlease RSVP by email to info@blacksburghistory.org. Tours limited to 4 people – for larger groups\, please inquire and we will plan with you.
URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/16-squares-walking-tour-17-2/2026-07-02/
LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States
CATEGORIES:16 Squares
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260702T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260702T170000
DTSTAMP:20260620T215743Z
CREATED:20260507T202620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260620T215743Z
UID:10000430-1783008000-1783011600@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. \nThe tour takes a little over an hour. Since this is a walking tour\, please wear appropriate shoes and clothing for outdoor excursions. \nPlease RSVP by email to info@blacksburghistory.org. Tours limited to 4 people – for larger groups\, please inquire and we will plan with you.
URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/16-squares-walking-tour-17/2026-07-02/
LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States
CATEGORIES:16 Squares
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