BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Blacksburg Museum and Cultural Foundation - ECPv6.15.20//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:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20230101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241121T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241121T130000 DTSTAMP:20260418T132330 CREATED:20240830T191847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T154005Z UID:10000071-1732190400-1732194000@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/2747/2024-11-21/ 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;VALUE=DATE:20241130 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250208 DTSTAMP:20260418T132330 CREATED:20241209T180645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T180645Z UID:10000103-1732924800-1738972799@blacksburgmuseum.org SUMMARY:Main Gallery Exhibit: Jesi Pace-Berkeley DESCRIPTION:Many people recognize Jesi as our community’s preeminent portrait artist. But her artworks span various genres beyond portraiture\, including \, still life\, landscape\, seascape\, floral\, abstract\, and nonobjective.\nFaces & More is a representation of Jesi’s creations and teachings over 53 years. Her collection is so vast and impressive that we are showcasing her retrospective work in two locations. The new Y Community Gallery will exhibit her larger portraits while The Blacksburg Museum & Cultural Foundation gallery at The Alexander Black House will highlight her smaller scale work\, most of which has never been publicly displayed.\nJesi’s passion for art and education over the years has led her to teaching in Montgomery County schools\, leading multi-day Plein Air Watercolor workshops\, and planning enrichment courses overseas in France\, where she guides participants through the composition of stunning scenes from Avignon\, Aix en Provence\, Arles\, Aigues Mortes\, Uzes\, Nime\, and more.\n\nExhibit runs November 30 – February 7\n  URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/main-gallery-exhibit-jesi-pace-berkeley/ LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States CATEGORIES:Art Exhibits,Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Pace-Berkeley-Show-Card-03.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241205T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241205T130000 DTSTAMP:20260418T132330 CREATED:20240830T191847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T154005Z UID:10000072-1733400000-1733403600@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/2747/2024-12-05/ 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=UTC:20241206T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241206T200000 DTSTAMP:20260418T132330 CREATED:20241114T201353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241114T201519Z UID:10000081-1733479200-1733515200@blacksburgmuseum.org SUMMARY:BRAA Holiday Pop Up Art Show DESCRIPTION:Kick off your holiday shopping with us! Featured BRAA members will present a pop up art show and sale on Friday\, December 6 from 10am-8pm and Saturday\, December 7 from 10am-5pm. Treat yourself and your loved ones with the gift of art while giving back to our community artists. URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/braa-holiday-pop-up-art-show/2024-12-06/ LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States CATEGORIES:Art Exhibits,Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Pop-up-event-flyer-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241207T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241207T170000 DTSTAMP:20260418T132330 CREATED:20241114T201353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241114T201519Z UID:10000082-1733565600-1733590800@blacksburgmuseum.org SUMMARY:BRAA Holiday Pop Up Art Show DESCRIPTION:Kick off your holiday shopping with us! Featured BRAA members will present a pop up art show and sale on Friday\, December 6 from 10am-8pm and Saturday\, December 7 from 10am-5pm. Treat yourself and your loved ones with the gift of art while giving back to our community artists. URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/braa-holiday-pop-up-art-show/2024-12-07/ LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States CATEGORIES:Art Exhibits,Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Pop-up-event-flyer-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241207T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241207T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T132330 CREATED:20240831T143935Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240831T143935Z UID:10000078-1733576400-1733587200@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-7/2024-12-07/ CATEGORIES:Genealogy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Copy-of-Website-Membership-Infographic-1640-×-700-px.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241211T150000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241211T190000 DTSTAMP:20260418T132330 CREATED:20241129T195520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241129T195941Z UID:10000083-1733929200-1733943600@blacksburgmuseum.org SUMMARY:Jesi Pace-Berkeley: Faces & More Opening Reception DESCRIPTION:Join us for our opening reception of Faces & More\, a retrospective look at Jesi Pace-Berkeley’s work. The work is vast\, so we’ve collaborated with the Y at Virginia Tech for this very special exhibit. \nOpening Reception Times:\n3-5pm at the Y\n5-7 at BMCF’s Alexander Black House URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/jesi-pace-berkeley-faces-more/ CATEGORIES:Art Exhibits ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Pace-Berkeley-Show-Card-03.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241219T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241219T130000 DTSTAMP:20260418T132330 CREATED:20240830T191847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T154005Z UID:10000073-1734609600-1734613200@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/2747/2024-12-19/ 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=UTC:20241220T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241220T200000 DTSTAMP:20260418T132330 CREATED:20241129T201100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241129T202359Z UID:10000085-1734717600-1734724800@blacksburgmuseum.org SUMMARY:Uke Holiday Jam with Ash Devine DESCRIPTION:Join us for music\, community\, and merriment at the second Annual Uke-Xmas Uke-led string jam\, sing along\, and holiday party led by Ash Devine!\n\nFor this session we will sing traditional December holiday songs\, featuring classic carols\, but not limited to. Some other themes may be solstice\, peace and justice\, winter\, friendship\, and more! Bring your uke\, bring a song\, or other stringed instrument\, and play along or just come to listen or to sing along. \n\nAll song sheets will be digital this year\, so If you’d like to have a copy of the charts you must email ash devine at bookashdevine@gmail.com. \n\nHot cocoa and light refreshments will be provided. But feel free to bring your favorite holiday finger food or non-alcoholic beverage. \n\nThe event is a suggested donation of $10-$20 per person\, no one will be turned away. URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/uke-holiday-jam-with-ash-devine/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/uke-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250116T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250116T130000 DTSTAMP:20260418T132330 CREATED:20240830T191847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T154005Z UID:10000135-1737028800-1737032400@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/2747/2025-01-16/ 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=UTC:20250118T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250118T150000 DTSTAMP:20260418T132330 CREATED:20250107T010719Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250111T211358Z UID:10000114-1737205200-1737212400@blacksburgmuseum.org SUMMARY:Market Jam at the Museum DESCRIPTION:Market Jams at the Museum are back for the cold weather months! Join us for this month’s session featuring the host band Indian Run Stringband with Paul Herling on fiddle\, Ginger Wagner on banjo\, Matt Peyton on guitar\, and Sam Linkous on bass. URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/market-jam-at-the-museum/ LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States CATEGORIES:Events,Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Music-Jams-Website-1920-x-900-px-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250130T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250130T130000 DTSTAMP:20260418T132330 CREATED:20240830T191847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T154005Z UID:10000136-1738238400-1738242000@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/2747/2025-01-30/ 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=UTC:20250201T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250201T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T132330 CREATED:20250107T013348Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T013348Z UID:10000123-1738414800-1738425600@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-8/2025-02-01/ CATEGORIES:Genealogy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Copy-of-Website-Membership-Infographic-1640-×-700-px.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250207T170000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250207T200000 DTSTAMP:20260418T132330 CREATED:20241129T195744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241129T200013Z UID:10000084-1738947600-1738958400@blacksburgmuseum.org SUMMARY:Jesi Pace-Berkeley: Faces & More Closing Reception DESCRIPTION:Join us for our opening reception of Faces & More\, a retrospective look at Jesi Pace-Berkeley’s work. The work is vast\, so we’ve collaborated with the Y at Virginia Tech for this very special exhibit. \nClosing Reception Times:\n5-8pm at both the Y Gallery and BMCF’s Alexander Black House during the Downtown Art Walk URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/jesi-pace-berkeley-faces-more-2/ CATEGORIES:Art Exhibits ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Pace-Berkeley-Show-Card-03.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250208T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250208T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T132330 CREATED:20250107T012611Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T012611Z UID:10000115-1739023200-1739030400@blacksburgmuseum.org SUMMARY:Market Jam at the Museum DESCRIPTION:Join us in February for the “Reed Tradition String Band” with Russ Boyd on banjo\, Bill Blevins and Chris Via on fiddle\, and Matt Peyton on guitar. This session will honor the Reed Family of Giles County. Henry Reed captured many local fiddle tunes\, and Alan Jabbour recorded his playing for the Archive of Folk Culture at the Library of Congress. His son\, Dean Reed\, attended many of our Market Square Jams. He passed away this summer at age 95 and our old time community misses his playing and singing very much. URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/market-jam-at-the-museum-2/ LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States CATEGORIES:Events,Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Music-Jams-Website-1920-x-900-px-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250213T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250213T130000 DTSTAMP:20260418T132330 CREATED:20240830T191847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T154005Z UID:10000137-1739448000-1739451600@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/2747/2025-02-13/ 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=UTC:20250215T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250215T180000 DTSTAMP:20260418T132330 CREATED:20241218T161226Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250111T214322Z UID:10000104-1739620800-1739642400@blacksburgmuseum.org SUMMARY:SLOFH Soul Food Sampling DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Black History Month and take a step back in time at the 8th annual Soul Food Sampling at historic St. Luke & Odd Fellows Hall\, where generations met to enjoy delicious food\, music and fellowship. In this spirit\, you will receive generous portions of traditional soul foods at dinner table settings\, learn about the history of soul food\, and enjoy discussions with former New Town residents. \n10% off for museum members at the Supporter\, Curator\, Historian\, Patron\, and Benefactor Levels with code soulfood2025. Want to become a member? Click HERE! \n Showing 1 – 2 of 2 results Showing all 2 results Showing the single result No results found Sort by Price high to low Sort by Popularity Sort by Rating Sort by Price low to high Sort by Price high to low Sort by Newness Sort by Name A - Z Sort by Name Z - A Filters Sort results Reset Apply ImageNameDescriptionPriceQuantityAdd to cart Soul Food Sampling 2026Membership discount available – see details above. $40.00 Max: Min: 1 Step: 1 Add to cartSoul Food Recipe BookletWe have compiled soul food recipes in a small\, easily… $5.00 Max: Min: 1 Step: 1 Add to cart \n\nImportant Notes:\n* Each meal is predominantly non-vegetarian.\n*Due to the planning and meal preparation it takes to put this event together\, tickets are not refundable but are transferrable. We can also arrange for takeout orders if you cannot attend in person.\n*If weather prohibits our event\, the new date will be February 22. URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/slofh-soul-food-sampling-3/ 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/2024/12/Sampling-Header-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250225T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250225T190000 DTSTAMP:20260418T132330 CREATED:20250103T190204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T184909Z UID:10000105-1740504600-1740510000@blacksburgmuseum.org SUMMARY:B. Scott Crawford Lecture Series DESCRIPTION:RESCHEDULED from February 20 to February 25 \nPresentation #1\nThe Selfie: From Stone Age to Digital Age \nThe Digital Revolution has launched an unprecedented communications revolution. Individuals have an ability to now promote themselves at a global level at any time and in a matter of seconds. The selfie has emerged as the latest means for individuals to project images of themselves for public viewing\, but now\, through digital technologies\, in a democratic manner. No longer is portraiture reserved for the wealthy; access to a ubiquitous mobile phone and a free social media account can allow an individual to share self-images with audiences possibly larger many traditional portraits ever reached! This presentation will explore the art behind the preservation of images of individuals\, spanning cave art to Instagram. Through this journey over time\, we may very well find that the selfie is not as much about megalomania as it is about simply magnifying a timeless component of human nature. However\, with the introduction of artificial intelligence\, we will end with a reflection of how AI may\, through training\, be embracing this nature as well! \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/3188/ LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States CATEGORIES:Events,Lecture Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Crawford-Lectures-Website-1920-x-900-px-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250227T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250227T130000 DTSTAMP:20260418T132330 CREATED:20240830T191847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T154005Z UID:10000138-1740657600-1740661200@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/2747/2025-02-27/ 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=UTC:20250301T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250301T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T132330 CREATED:20250107T013348Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T013348Z UID:10000124-1740834000-1740844800@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-8/2025-03-01/ CATEGORIES:Genealogy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Copy-of-Website-Membership-Infographic-1640-×-700-px.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250308T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250308T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T132330 CREATED:20250107T165726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T221520Z UID:10000134-1741442400-1741449600@blacksburgmuseum.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Music-Jams-Website-1920-x-900-px-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250313T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250313T130000 DTSTAMP:20260418T132330 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/16-squares-copy-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250320T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250320T183000 DTSTAMP:20260418T132330 CREATED:20250103T192531Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250103T194428Z UID:10000107-1742491800-1742495400@blacksburgmuseum.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/2-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250321T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250321T200000 DTSTAMP:20260418T132330 CREATED:20250317T152245Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T152431Z UID:10000150-1742581800-1742587200@blacksburgmuseum.org 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/ CATEGORIES:Events,History Exhibits ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Education-Room-Opening.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250327T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250327T130000 DTSTAMP:20260418T132330 CREATED:20240830T191847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T154005Z UID:10000140-1743076800-1743080400@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/2747/2025-03-27/ 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;VALUE=DATE:20250401 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250607 DTSTAMP:20260418T132330 CREATED:20250307T150702Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T180638Z UID:10000148-1743465600-1749254399@blacksburgmuseum.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Gentry-Show-Info-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250404T170000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250404T200000 DTSTAMP:20260418T132330 CREATED:20250325T172949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T180710Z UID:10000151-1743786000-1743796800@blacksburgmuseum.org 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/ CATEGORIES:Art Exhibits,Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/promo-photo-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250405T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250405T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T132330 CREATED:20250107T013348Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T013348Z UID:10000125-1743858000-1743868800@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-8/2025-04-05/ CATEGORIES:Genealogy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Copy-of-Website-Membership-Infographic-1640-×-700-px.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250410T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250410T130000 DTSTAMP:20260418T132330 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/16-squares-copy-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250412T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250412T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T132330 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Music-Jams-Website-1920-x-900-px-1.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR