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  • Scott Crawford Talk: “The Exhumation”

    Alexander Black House 204 Draper Rd SW, Blacksburg, VA, United States

    Scott Crawford will explore how 19th century mourning culture helped decode a late 19th century painting, leading the National Gallery of Art to change the painting’s name. This talk will […]

  • Haunted History Tour

    Haunted History Tour
    Alexander Black House 204 Draper Rd SW, Blacksburg, VA, United States

    Take a tour of historic downtown Blacksburg with a ghostly twist! On this 60-90 minute tour, renowned ghost tour guide T.J. Prosalenti will take you to four locations – The […]

  • Haunted History Tour

    Haunted History Tour
    Alexander Black House 204 Draper Rd SW, Blacksburg, VA, United States

    Take a tour of historic downtown Blacksburg with a ghostly twist! On this 60-90 minute tour, renowned ghost tour guide T.J. Prosalenti will take you to four locations – The […]

  • An Autumnal Appalachian Evening of Ballads & Stories

    Alexander Black House 204 Draper Rd SW, Blacksburg, VA, United States

    For spooky season, Ash is bringing us ballads & songs of transition, haunting, death, mourning, and creatures of the night. Between songs, we also wantyou to share stories of any […]

  • Grave Rubbings at Westview Cemetery

    Take a walk with us to Westview Cemetery and create grave rubbings with supply kits from New River Art & Fiber. We will walk from The Alexander Black House at 3pm […]

  • Mike Hudson Talk: Postmortem Photography

    Mike Hudson, Historic Smithfield’s Executive Director, will discuss Victorian-era postmortem photography and mourning practices. Mike also contributed to a book entitled “Beyond the Dark Veil” which will be available for […]

  • Halloween Trick or Treating

    Alexander Black House 204 Draper Rd SW, Blacksburg, VA, United States

    We will be participating in Downtown Blacksburg Inc.'s annual downtown trick or treating. Visit us any time 3-6pm!

  • Haunted History Tour

    Haunted History Tour
    Alexander Black House 204 Draper Rd SW, Blacksburg, VA, United States

    Take a tour of historic downtown Blacksburg with a ghostly twist! On this 60-90 minute tour, renowned ghost tour guide T.J. Prosalenti will take you to four locations – The […]

  • Dan Thorp Book Signing & Talk

    St. Luke & Odd Fellows Hall 203 Gilbert Street, Blacksburg, VA

    Virginia Tech History professor Dan Thorp has recently published his latest book entitled Seeking Justice and will join us at St. Luke & Odd Fellows on Wednesday, November 5 for […]

  • Holiday Trees with DBI

    We are partnering with Downtown Blacksburg, Inc. to bring 15 community business trees to life at the museum! Vote on your favorite and brush up on holiday rituals during the […]

  • Ukelele Holiday String Jam

    Close out the year in celebration with Ash Devine's annual uke-led string jam and sing-along! All stringed acoustic instruments, voices and observers welcome.

  • Market Jam at the Museum

    Market Jam at the Museum
    Alexander Black House 204 Draper Rd SW, Blacksburg, VA, United States

    Market Jams at the Museum are back for the cold (and fluctuating!) weather months in 2026! Join us for this month’s session featuring the host band Indian Run Stringband with […]