BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Blacksburg Museum and Cultural Foundation - ECPv6.18.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Blacksburg Museum and Cultural Foundation REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20280312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20281105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T130000 DTSTAMP:20260620T215623Z CREATED:20260620T215622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260620T215623Z UID:10000418-1787832000-1787835600@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-17-2/2026-08-27/ LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States CATEGORIES:16 Squares ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/16-squares-copy-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T203000 DTSTAMP:20260813T160150Z CREATED:20260811T193342Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T160150Z UID:10000579-1788024600-1788035400@blacksburgmuseum.org SUMMARY:Drag Night at the Museum DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a night out at the museum for free drag-queen guided tours! Sponsored by Community Pride of Blacksburg. URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/drag-night-at-the-museum/ LOCATION:VA CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Beige-and-Black-Museum-Night-Flyer.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T160000 DTSTAMP:20260729T105212Z CREATED:20260729T105212Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T105212Z UID:10000520-1788613200-1788624000@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/2026-09-05/ LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States CATEGORIES:Genealogy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Genealogy-Infographic-1500-×-700-px.svg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T130000 DTSTAMP:20260620T215623Z CREATED:20260620T215622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260620T215623Z UID:10000419-1789041600-1789045200@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-17-2/2026-09-10/ LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States CATEGORIES:16 Squares ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/16-squares-copy-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T190000 DTSTAMP:20260829T154626Z CREATED:20260829T154125Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T154626Z UID:10000581-1789061400-1789066800@blacksburgmuseum.org SUMMARY:Book Talk with Kathleen Wilson DESCRIPTION:Join us for a book talk with Kathleen Wilson\, author of the debut novel The Fabric of Wishful Thinking\, a richly researched portrait of 1910 rural Appalachia\, written through the lens of deep expertise in Appalachian history\, craft\, and culture. \nAlong with its compelling story\, Wilson’s novel offers a rare look inside early Southern textile mill culture. \nThe Fabric of Wishful Thinking is a powerful story about families and the fractures that result from divided loyalties. Ella Hutchinson’s story offers a portrait of female resilience during a time without legal protections for mothers and wives. \nIt is a gripping novel about friendship\, motherhood\, first love\, and irrevocable loss. \n“Wilson uses her extensive knowledge of textile production in Appalachia as a backdrop for weaving a tale that shows how many ways love can hurt and can heal. And how many sacrifices love can demand.” – Dr. Jean Haskell\, professor of Appalachian Studies\, co-editor of the Encyclopedia of Appalachia. \nCopies are available now in Vaughn & Black Co.\, our museum gift shop\, if you would like to read it before she visits! URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/book-talk-with-kathleen-wilson/ LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Facebook-.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260919 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260920 DTSTAMP:20260828T142759Z CREATED:20260828T142717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T142759Z UID:10000580-1789776000-1789862399@blacksburgmuseum.org SUMMARY:Alexander Black House Closed DESCRIPTION:We will be closed all day at the Black House while we celebrate Blues\, Brews & BBQ at St. Luke & Odd Fellows Hall. URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/alexander-black-house-closed/ LOCATION:VA CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Museum-Closed-Signs.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T170000 DTSTAMP:20260829T144422Z CREATED:20260210T045833Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T144422Z UID:10000372-1789819200-1789837200@blacksburgmuseum.org SUMMARY:Blues\, Brews & BBQ DESCRIPTION:The Blacksburg Museum & Cultural Foundation will host its Annual Blues\, Brews\, & BBQ event on Saturday\, September 19\, at the St. Luke & Odd Fellows Hall\, a nationally recognized historic landmark that once served as the social center of New Town\, a neighborhood for Black residents during segregation. \nMembers of the Blacksburg Museum & Cultural Foundation’s St. Luke & Odd Fellows Hall Committee offer programming like Blues\, Brews & BBQ to memorialize the kinds of activities that historically occurred in the building and former New Town. \nBeer & wine\, barbeque\, and sweet treats will be available for purchase from Blue Ridge Beverage and Kirk’s Famous BBQ. Additionally\, the New River Blues Society will be on site with their organization’s information and as event support. \nAdmission is free\, though a $10 donation is suggested. All funds will help our exhibit redesign at the St. Luke & Odd Fellows Hall\, slated for a grand reopening on Juneteenth 2027! \nSeating is limited\, so you may wish to bring chairs. \nPerformance Schedule\n\n12:30-1:30pm               The JoJo Stockton Project\n2:00-3:00pm                Seedpicker\n3:30-4:30pm                Lady D and Mi$$ion \nMusical Guest Information\nThe JoJo Stockton Project\nhe JoJo Stockton Project contains a back line: killer drummer Chris Oneal\, monster bassist/ lead Nigel Banks\, and fire on Keys\, Mr. Tom Floyd. \nJoJo Stockton (from moonshine capital Franklin County Va.) has opened for several Grammy-nominated artists at venues such as the Harvester Performance Center\, The Cove\, The Taubman\, The Moss Center\, 5 Points Sanctuary and the Bower Center. Corey “lil pop” Ledet\, “TAZ” Brandon Niederauer\, Delbert McClinton\, Adrian Crutchfield\, Cedrick Burnside\, Rueben Studdard\, Eric Gales\, and Christone Kingfish Ingram are among the artist he’s performed with or opened for. The list of local artists he’s jammed with is way too long to list. \nIf you can’t find him downtown Roanoke playing the local scene with his popular band “Solacoustix“\, or with a blues jam\, JoJo is out supporting other local artists (his favorite thing to do). For that reason\, he is coined Roanoke’s “Mayor of Music” and actually received the key to the city from the Mayor himself in July 2023. Even though he loves all genres\, coming up playing blues music with his pops (the late Alvin Stockton) this man is committed to keeping the blues alive! \nSeedpicker\nSeedpicker is a blues-based rock and soul outfit whose goal is to get audiences moving and grooving! Since the release of Virginia Rhapsody in 2020 (available on all streaming platforms)\, the band has continued to write original music that highlights the culture and heritage of Southwest Virginia\, while covering and reimagining some of the favorites that have made music what it is today. Singer/songwriter and bassist\, Marcus Morris\, is backed by some of the hardest working musicians in the area\, Henry Lazenby on guitar\, Brian McKee on drums\, as well as Kollin Elliot on sax. \nLady D and Mi$$ion\nLady D was born in the coalfields of Cabin Creek in West Virginia and has since become known as W.Va.’s First Lady of Soul. Lady D has become well-known for her original one-woman stage play titled\, “The Lady and the Empress” and the abbreviated version titled “Bessie’s Blues\,” based on the life and music of blues legend\, Bessie Smith. \nLady D regularly performs as a duo with keyboard or guitar and she has made many appearances with blues luminaries such as Bruce Katz and Johnny Rawls\, but she is best known as front woman for her 4-piece  band\, MI$$ION.  This group of seasoned musicians easily cover several genres that make up their shows. From R&B\, blues\, jazz and reggae to pop and soul\, as well as her own original music\, Lady D & MI$$ION hold their own on any musical line-up. Lady D & MI$$ION have been the opening act for soul legends such as the O’Jays and Jagged Edge and performed at the Obama for Change Inaugural Ball in Washington\, DC in January 2009. \nMembers of the Band:\nDan Bailey – Guitar\nPhil Copney – Bass Guitar\nDemetrius “Meech” Cross – Drums\nRobert Gray – Keys \nLady D has six CDs to her credit\, including her newest and most recently released\, “Disturbing My Peace.” \n\nThank you to our sponsors!Stage Sponsor – National Bank of Blacksburg\n\n\n\n\nMusic Sponsor – Paul FarrierSupporting Sponsors – Julia & Chris Marin URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/blues-brews-bbq-4/ LOCATION:St. Luke & Odd Fellows Hall\, 203 Gilbert Street\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060 CATEGORIES:Events,St. Luke and Odd Fellows Hall ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Facebook-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T130000 DTSTAMP:20260620T215623Z CREATED:20260620T215622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260620T215623Z UID:10000420-1790251200-1790254800@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-17-2/2026-09-24/ LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States CATEGORIES:16 Squares ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/16-squares-copy-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T183000 DTSTAMP:20260923T120657Z CREATED:20260923T115418Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T120657Z UID:10000584-1790789400-1790793000@blacksburgmuseum.org SUMMARY:Understanding the Legend of Faust: A Talk with Dr. Christopher Campo-Bowen DESCRIPTION:RSVPs are strongly encouraged – see below to save your spot! \nSince the 15th century\, the legend of Faust has influenced various artistic interpretations over the centuries.\nVirginia Tech Associate Professor Dr. Christopher Campo- Bowen will show how the story of a deal with the devil permeates popular culture\, especially as seen through different musical and filmic interpretations of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe’s influential play. \nThis talk will also prepare you the perfect beginning of spooky season at two historic buildings\, both happening the night after Dr. Campo-Bowen’s talk on OCTOBER 1! Gilded with your new cultural knowledge\, experience the opening of our annual Art of Goodbye exhibit any time between 5-7pm\, meet some very special musicians\, grab a cocktail and earn a popcorn voucher to your next event at the Lyric Theatre where Invincible Czars return to the stage to live score and celebrate 100 years of the silent film version of Faust (directed by FW Murnau in 1926). \nDr. Christopher Campo-Bowen is an Associate Professor of Musicology in the School of Performing Arts at Virginia Tech. He completed his Ph.D. in musicology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He also holds a B.A. in Music from Stanford University and an M.M. in Orchestral Conducting from The Catholic University of America in Washington\, D.C. URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/understanding-the-legend-of-faust-a-talk-with-dr-christopher-campo-bowen/ LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States CATEGORIES:Lecture Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Facebook.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T190000 DTSTAMP:20260926T184110Z CREATED:20260908T193708Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260926T184110Z UID:10000583-1790874000-1790881200@blacksburgmuseum.org SUMMARY:The Art of Goodbye Exhibit Opening DESCRIPTION:Explore the ways in which mourning and death rituals have evolved through the Colonial\, Victorian and Modern eras. We will be exhibiting a range of artifacts from local gravestone rubbings\, hair jewelry and mourning attire to items from the McCoy Funeral Home private collection. \n\n\nThis year\, we have some special guests appearing on the opening night! The incredible Invincible Czars will visit the museum on their way to The Lyric for their presentation of Faust at 7:30\, and anyone at the reception will receive a voucher for free popcorn. Tickets to their show may be purchased at The Lyric Theatre’s Calendar. \n\n\nAs part of this exhibit\, we also welcome you to partake in events throughout spooky season including:\n* haunted history tours* art and history talks\n* epitaph writing\n\n* Appalachian death ballads & spooky storytelling URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/the-art-of-goodbye-exhibit-opening/ LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States CATEGORIES:Events,History Exhibits ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Art-of-Goodbye-Exhibit-Opening-1920-x-1080-px-1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T160000 DTSTAMP:20260729T105212Z CREATED:20260729T105212Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T105212Z UID:10000521-1791032400-1791043200@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/2026-10-03/ LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States CATEGORIES:Genealogy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Genealogy-Infographic-1500-×-700-px.svg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261007 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261101 DTSTAMP:20260929T145302Z CREATED:20260923T191425Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T145302Z UID:10000603-1791331200-1793491199@blacksburgmuseum.org SUMMARY:Haunted History Tours 2026 DESCRIPTION:VARIOUS DATES & TIMES AVAILABLE \nTake 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 five locations – The Thomas-Conner House\, Blacksburg Elementary (1934-1964)\, The Lyric Theatre\, Stroubles Creek near the 5 Chimneys House\, and the Alexander Black House. 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! \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. \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\nTour dates vary throughout October and times are 7:30pm and 9pm: click the “Haunted History Tours October 2026” link HERE or below in the cart section below for all date and time options\nyou will learn both the history and lore of the buildings at each location\nwe will walk a moderate amount\, so be sure to wear good walking shoes\nyou will hear local ghost stories from the NRV\n\nWhat is Not Included: \n\nfood or drinks\ntransportation of any type\n\n Showing 1 – 1 of 1 results Showing all 1 results Showing the single result No results found Category Donation Events Blacksburg en Blanc Haunted History October Events Soul Food Sampling Uncategorized Membership Football Parking Sort by Name A - Z Sort by Popularity Sort by Rating Sort by Price low to high Sort by Price high to low Sort by Newness Sort by Name A - Z Sort by Name Z - A Showing 1 – 1 of 1 results Showing all 1 results Showing the single result No results found Filter Sort Filters Sort results Reset Apply Haunted History Tours October 2026You should receive an email confirmation from our website hosting upon purchase\, but we will also send a confirmation email. $25.00 Max: Min: 1 Step: 1 Add to cart URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/haunted-history-tours-2026/ LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/October-Events-Instagram-11.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T130000 DTSTAMP:20260620T215623Z CREATED:20260620T215622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260620T215623Z UID:10000421-1791460800-1791464400@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-17-2/2026-10-08/ LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States CATEGORIES:16 Squares ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/16-squares-copy-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T193000 DTSTAMP:20260916T204955Z CREATED:20260908T192707Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T204955Z UID:10000582-1791482400-1791487800@blacksburgmuseum.org SUMMARY:An Autumnal Appalachian Evening of Ballads & Stories - DESCRIPTION:RSVPs are strongly encouraged – see below to save your spot! \nFor spooky season\, Ash is bringing us ballads & songs of transition\, haunting\, death\, mourning\, and creatures of the night. Between songs\, we also invite you to share stories of any hauntings you’ve experienced\, especially 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-2/ LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/October-Exhibit-Events-5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T183000 DTSTAMP:20260923T130125Z CREATED:20260923T120444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T130125Z UID:10000585-1792085400-1792089000@blacksburgmuseum.org SUMMARY:B. Scott Crawford Talk: Navigating the Jagged Frontier in the 19th Century and What it Teaches us Today DESCRIPTION:RSVPs are strongly encouraged – see below to save your spot! \nLilly Martin Spencer supported her husband and children through her work as an artist at a time when a woman doing so defied nearly every expectation placed on her — and at the moment a new technology began dismantling the trade she fed them with. “There is no poorer business than that of an artist\,” she wrote to her parents in December 1859. “Photographing is destroying portrait painting.” She had not had a portrait to paint in a year. \nShe never made peace with it. Three years earlier she had called photography “machine work\,” and watched cheap manufactured canvases sold by the crate at auction to a public that\, she said\, could not tell the difference. She was still complaining to her mother about it at the end of the decade. \nAnd\, yet\, she used photography anyway. Photographs reached her by mail from clients she would never meet\, and she turned them into paintings — a market no portrait painter before her could have reached. Her portrait Jane Eleanor Sherman Lacey and Her Son Edward\, ca. 1857\, now in the collection of the Taubman Museum of Art\, is the clearest surviving evidence of that practice: a mother and her six-year-old son\, both already dead when she painted them\, worked up from photographs sent to her studio\, with a third lost child carried in the mourning brooch worn by Jane. It is the only identified posthumous portrait by Spencer with more than one deceased sitter – and continuing the clue as to how she crated the work; a work that without “machine work” could not have ever been created. \nB. Scott Crawford\, who identified the painting as a postmortem portrait and followed its subjects from Roanoke to Bridgeport\, Connecticut\, will use it to examine the “Jagged Frontier” — a term from recent research on human–AI collaboration\, describing the shifting boundary between what a machine can do and what only a person can. His argument is that the frontier we are told is unprecedented has been crossed before\, and that Spencer\, who loathed the technology\, needed the money\, and made from it something no camera could produce\, is a better guide to it than most of what is written today. Along the way he will explain how a nineteenth-century painter came to give a twenty-first-century CEO a measure of solace. \nB. Scott Crawford serves as President & CEO of Virginia 811\, the nonprofit notification center regulated under Virginia’s Underground Utility Damage Prevention Act. The organization processes roughly 1.6 million locate requests annually\, connecting excavators with utility operators to preserve life and property and protect the Commonwealth’s underground utility infrastructure. He joined Virginia 811 as Director of Operations in 2016\, was named Vice President in 2018\, and has led the organization since 2020. Under his leadership\, Virginia 811 moved to a fully remote work environment and has leveraged artificial intelligence\, augmented reality\, and geospatial technology to drive damages down. \nHis path to damage prevention was anything but linear. He began as a history teacher in Roanoke City Public Schools\, earning National Board Certification in 2002\, before serving as the division’s K-12 Social Studies Coordinator. As Director of Education at the Taubman Museum of Art\, he joined the senior team as the museum opened a $66 million facility and designed a web-based art interpretation tool that drew international attention. He later built nationally recognized professional development programs for the credit union industry\, earning two national awards\, and has taught as an adjunct instructor at Virginia Western Community College\, Radford University\, and Virginia Tech. \nThe humanities remain central to his approach to leadership. Crawford holds an M.A. in Colonial American History from Old Dominion University and a B.S. in History from Radford University\, and has published on colonial Virginia\, Machiavelli\, and nineteenth-century American painting; his research prompted the National Gallery of Art to retitle a work in its collection. URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/there-is-no-poorer-business-than-that-of-an-artist-photographing-is-destroying-portrait-painting-navigating-the-jagged-frontier-in-the-19th-century-and-what-it-teaches-u/ LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States CATEGORIES:Lecture Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Facebook-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T130000 DTSTAMP:20260620T215623Z CREATED:20260620T215622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260620T215623Z UID:10000422-1792670400-1792674000@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-17-2/2026-10-22/ LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States CATEGORIES:16 Squares ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/16-squares-copy-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T130000 DTSTAMP:20260620T215623Z CREATED:20260620T215622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260620T215623Z UID:10000423-1793880000-1793883600@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-17-2/2026-11-05/ LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States CATEGORIES:16 Squares ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/16-squares-copy-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T160000 DTSTAMP:20260729T105212Z CREATED:20260729T105212Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T105212Z UID:10000522-1794056400-1794067200@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/2026-11-07/ LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States CATEGORIES:Genealogy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Genealogy-Infographic-1500-×-700-px.svg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T130000 DTSTAMP:20260620T215623Z CREATED:20260620T215622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260620T215623Z UID:10000424-1795089600-1795093200@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-17-2/2026-11-19/ LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States CATEGORIES:16 Squares ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/16-squares-copy-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261203T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261203T130000 DTSTAMP:20260620T215623Z CREATED:20260620T215622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260620T215623Z UID:10000425-1796299200-1796302800@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-17-2/2026-12-03/ LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States CATEGORIES:16 Squares ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/16-squares-copy-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261205T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261205T160000 DTSTAMP:20260729T105212Z CREATED:20260729T105212Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T105212Z UID:10000523-1796475600-1796486400@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/2026-12-05/ LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States CATEGORIES:Genealogy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Genealogy-Infographic-1500-×-700-px.svg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261217T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261217T130000 DTSTAMP:20260620T215623Z CREATED:20260620T215622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260620T215623Z UID:10000426-1797508800-1797512400@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-17-2/2026-12-17/ LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States CATEGORIES:16 Squares ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/16-squares-copy-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270102T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270102T160000 DTSTAMP:20260729T105212Z CREATED:20260729T105212Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T105212Z UID:10000524-1798894800-1798905600@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/2027-01-02/ LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States CATEGORIES:Genealogy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Genealogy-Infographic-1500-×-700-px.svg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270206T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270206T160000 DTSTAMP:20260729T105212Z CREATED:20260729T105212Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T105212Z UID:10000525-1801918800-1801929600@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/2027-02-06/ LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States CATEGORIES:Genealogy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Genealogy-Infographic-1500-×-700-px.svg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270306T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270306T160000 DTSTAMP:20260729T105212Z CREATED:20260729T105212Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T105212Z UID:10000526-1804338000-1804348800@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/2027-03-06/ LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States CATEGORIES:Genealogy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Genealogy-Infographic-1500-×-700-px.svg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270403T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270403T160000 DTSTAMP:20260729T105212Z CREATED:20260729T105212Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T105212Z UID:10000527-1806757200-1806768000@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/2027-04-03/ LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States CATEGORIES:Genealogy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Genealogy-Infographic-1500-×-700-px.svg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270501T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270501T160000 DTSTAMP:20260729T105212Z CREATED:20260729T105212Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T105212Z UID:10000528-1809176400-1809187200@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/2027-05-01/ LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States CATEGORIES:Genealogy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Genealogy-Infographic-1500-×-700-px.svg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270605T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270605T160000 DTSTAMP:20260729T105212Z CREATED:20260729T105212Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T105212Z UID:10000529-1812200400-1812211200@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/2027-06-05/ LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States CATEGORIES:Genealogy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Genealogy-Infographic-1500-×-700-px.svg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270703T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270703T160000 DTSTAMP:20260729T105212Z CREATED:20260729T105212Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T105212Z UID:10000530-1814619600-1814630400@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/2027-07-03/ LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States CATEGORIES:Genealogy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Genealogy-Infographic-1500-×-700-px.svg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270807T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270807T160000 DTSTAMP:20260729T105212Z CREATED:20260729T105212Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T105212Z UID:10000531-1817643600-1817654400@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/2027-08-07/ LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States CATEGORIES:Genealogy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Genealogy-Infographic-1500-×-700-px.svg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR