BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Blacksburg Museum and Cultural Foundation - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Blacksburg Museum and Cultural Foundation 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:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250201T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250201T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T151006 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/ LOCATION:VA 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:20260418T151006 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/ LOCATION:VA 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:20260418T151006 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:20260418T151006 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:20260418T151006 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:20260418T151007 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:20260418T151007 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:20260418T151007 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/ LOCATION:VA 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:20260418T151007 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:20260418T151007 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:20260418T151007 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:20260418T151007 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/ LOCATION:VA 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:20260418T151007 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:20260418T151007 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:20260418T151007 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/ LOCATION:VA 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:20260418T151007 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/ LOCATION:VA 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:20260418T151007 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:20260418T151007 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250417T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250417T183000 DTSTAMP:20260418T151007 CREATED:20250103T193050Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250103T194511Z UID:10000108-1744911000-1744914600@blacksburgmuseum.org SUMMARY:B. Scott Crawford Lecture Series DESCRIPTION:Presentation #3\n“You Cannot Paint her too Beautiful for my Imagination”: Domesticity\, Death\, and Photography in 19th Century Portraiture \nPortraiture is so often thought of as being a means to capture the image of a sitter determined to have his or her likeness preserved on canvas. However\, not all sitters were alive. While not entirely new in the 19th century\, the Victorian Age witnessed a unique culture of death with mourning portraiture being an important part of this culture. Lilly Martin Spencer\, known for her reflections of 19th century domesticity\, had a fairly lucrative career painting postmortem portraits. While she admitted that the new technology of photography threatened traditional portraiture\, she was able to actually embrace this new technology to open new opportunities for revenue due to photography. Specifically\, a painting in the Taubman Museum of Art’s collection will serve as the focus for how Spencer adapted to new technology and was able to remain relevant as an artist\, finding a means to augment her household income and directly challenge the 19th century norms tied to domesticity so many of her portraits paradoxically reinforced. \n  \n\nB. Scott Crawford holds a master’s degree in history from Old Dominion University and has an extensive background in education\, having taught at the high school and college levels\, as well as serving as the social studies coordinator\, K-12\, for a Virginia school division and as the Director of Education for the Museum of Western Virginia and then Taubman Museum of Art in Roanoke\, Virginia. Scott currently serves as President & CEO for Virginia 811. He has been with the Notification Center since December 2016\, serving as Director of Operations and then Vice President prior to moving into his current position in July 2020.\n \n\nThis event is free and part of our 2025 Lecture Series which will focus on Blacksburg history\, community\, and culture plus intriguing history and arts topics in general. URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/b-scott-crawford-lecture-series-2/ LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States CATEGORIES:Events,Lecture Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/3-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250424T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250424T130000 DTSTAMP:20260418T151007 CREATED:20240830T191847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T154005Z UID:10000142-1745496000-1745499600@blacksburgmuseum.org SUMMARY:16 Squares Walking Tour DESCRIPTION:Meet us at The Alexander Black House and then explore the historic streets within the original 16 Squares of Blacksburg and learn the rich history and stories behind many of the buildings and landmarks throughout town that may go unnoticed. You may also schedule this tour by appointment if Thursdays don’t work for your group. \nBy request\, as an add-on\, can also tour St. Luke & Odd Fellows Hall. \nPlease RSVP by email at info@blacksburghistory.org. Tours limited to 15 people. URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/2747/2025-04-24/ LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States CATEGORIES:16 Squares ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/16-squares-copy-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250503T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250503T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T151007 CREATED:20250107T013348Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T013348Z UID:10000126-1746277200-1746288000@blacksburgmuseum.org SUMMARY:Genealogy Saturday DESCRIPTION:Join Carol Smith and Don Braffitt in the Ronnie and Faye Marcum Blacksburg History and Genealogy Room at The Alexander Black House for our monthly Genealogy Saturday the first Saturday of each month. Carol and Don will be on hand to assist you as you explore your family tree. They will be able to demonstrate starting your family tree or help you conduct a deeper dive into specialized areas of genealogy. Come with questions about research and discovering your roots or come with no knowledge of your family and let them guide you. Just Come! Free and open to the public. For helpful family tree templates\, visit our Genealogy Page. URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/genealogy-saturday-8/2025-05-03/ LOCATION:VA CATEGORIES:Genealogy 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:20250508T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250508T130000 DTSTAMP:20260418T151007 CREATED:20240830T191847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T154005Z UID:10000143-1746705600-1746709200@blacksburgmuseum.org SUMMARY:16 Squares Walking Tour DESCRIPTION:Meet us at The Alexander Black House and then explore the historic streets within the original 16 Squares of Blacksburg and learn the rich history and stories behind many of the buildings and landmarks throughout town that may go unnoticed. You may also schedule this tour by appointment if Thursdays don’t work for your group. \nBy request\, as an add-on\, can also tour St. Luke & Odd Fellows Hall. \nPlease RSVP by email at info@blacksburghistory.org. Tours limited to 15 people. URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/2747/2025-05-08/ LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States CATEGORIES:16 Squares ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/16-squares-copy-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250510T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250510T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T151007 CREATED:20250107T012820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T012820Z UID:10000117-1746885600-1746892800@blacksburgmuseum.org SUMMARY:Market Jam at the Museum DESCRIPTION:House band information to come soon! URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/market-jam-at-the-museum-4/ LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States CATEGORIES:Events,Music 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:20250515T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250515T183000 DTSTAMP:20260418T151007 CREATED:20250103T193300Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250103T194712Z UID:10000109-1747330200-1747333800@blacksburgmuseum.org SUMMARY:B. Scott Crawford Lecture Series DESCRIPTION:Presentation #4\nArt vs. Tyranny: The Ultimate Selfie \nPierre Daura\, Modern Artist and resident mid-20th century Rockbridge County\, Virginia\, resident\, created a unique Cubist inspired work of art in late 1945\, possibly early 1946. The painting\, titled Pax Pacific\, depicts an abstract figure kneeling at a grave. However\, the symbolism present within the work\, along with a poem discovered as the inspiration of the work\, carries this painting into a very different interpretive arena! Through an engaging interpretive journey\, this presentation will demonstrate how works of art can easily contain much deeper meanings\, and ultimately\, in this case\, suggest the possibility that a much richer meaning behind the work exists\, allowing for the possibility of the abstract figure being a heretofore unknown portrait. Crawford published a short overview of his work on the painting Pax Pacific in The Volunteer\, found here: https://albavolunteer.org/2015/06/art-vs-tyranny-daura-rossen-and-bottcher/ \n  \n\nB. Scott Crawford holds a master’s degree in history from Old Dominion University and has an extensive background in education\, having taught at the high school and college levels\, as well as serving as the social studies coordinator\, K-12\, for a Virginia school division and as the Director of Education for the Museum of Western Virginia and then Taubman Museum of Art in Roanoke\, Virginia. Scott currently serves as President & CEO for Virginia 811. He has been with the Notification Center since December 2016\, serving as Director of Operations and then Vice President prior to moving into his current position in July 2020.\n \n  \nThis event is free and part of our 2025 Lecture Series which will focus on Blacksburg history\, community\, and culture plus intriguing history and arts topics in general. URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/b-scott-crawford-lecture-series-3/ LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States CATEGORIES:Events,Lecture Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/4-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250522T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250522T130000 DTSTAMP:20260418T151007 CREATED:20240830T191847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T154005Z UID:10000144-1747915200-1747918800@blacksburgmuseum.org SUMMARY:16 Squares Walking Tour DESCRIPTION:Meet us at The Alexander Black House and then explore the historic streets within the original 16 Squares of Blacksburg and learn the rich history and stories behind many of the buildings and landmarks throughout town that may go unnoticed. You may also schedule this tour by appointment if Thursdays don’t work for your group. \nBy request\, as an add-on\, can also tour St. Luke & Odd Fellows Hall. \nPlease RSVP by email at info@blacksburghistory.org. Tours limited to 15 people. URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/2747/2025-05-22/ LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States CATEGORIES:16 Squares ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/16-squares-copy-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250531T133000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250531T150000 DTSTAMP:20260418T151007 CREATED:20250528T150019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T150019Z UID:10000153-1748698200-1748703600@blacksburgmuseum.org SUMMARY:Blue Ridge Vocal Connection FREE Concert DESCRIPTION:Springtime in the mountains is a great time to pay close attention to the natural world\, and it makes perfect sense to create beautiful vocals that pay homage to the season. We are excited to hear this wonderful group! URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/blue-ridge-vocal-connection-free-concert/ LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/ANSBlackHouse.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250605T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250605T130000 DTSTAMP:20260418T151007 CREATED:20240830T191847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T154005Z UID:10000145-1749124800-1749128400@blacksburgmuseum.org SUMMARY:16 Squares Walking Tour DESCRIPTION:Meet us at The Alexander Black House and then explore the historic streets within the original 16 Squares of Blacksburg and learn the rich history and stories behind many of the buildings and landmarks throughout town that may go unnoticed. You may also schedule this tour by appointment if Thursdays don’t work for your group. \nBy request\, as an add-on\, can also tour St. Luke & Odd Fellows Hall. \nPlease RSVP by email at info@blacksburghistory.org. Tours limited to 15 people. URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/2747/2025-06-05/ LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States CATEGORIES:16 Squares ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/16-squares-copy-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250606T170000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250606T200000 DTSTAMP:20260418T151007 CREATED:20250513T161517Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T192456Z UID:10000152-1749229200-1749240000@blacksburgmuseum.org SUMMARY:Art Walk Reception DESCRIPTION:June’s Art Walk will be a three-tier celebration!\nMatt Gentry’s plein art watercolor exhibit\, “Regional Road Trip\,” will come to a close this evening; Matt will celebrate his retirement from The Roanoke Times with family and friends; and Charlie Brouwer’s exhibit\, “Into the Trees\,” will officially open. \nAdditionally\, our Children’s Gallery features art from Gilbert Linkous Elementary School. Art teacher Shaun Whiteside has curated a beautiful collection of his student’s work from grades K-5. Each class learned about a famous artist and modeled art in their style. Artists Henry Ossawa Tanner\, Vincent Van Gogh\, Edward Munch\, Hannah Hoch\, Raoul Hausmann\, Aaron Douglas\, and Claude Monet are all represented in the array of pieces. \nDrinks and hors d’oeuvres will be available and all are welcome! \nThank you to our Rotating Exhibits Sponsor\, Shelter Alternatives! URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/art-walk-closing-reception/ LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States CATEGORIES:Art Exhibits,Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Untitled-11-x-6-in.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250607T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250607T120000 DTSTAMP:20260418T151007 CREATED:20250306T160234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T160251Z UID:10000147-1749297600-1749297600@blacksburgmuseum.org SUMMARY:New Town Festival Gospel Sing DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 9th annual Gospel Sing\, part of our New Town Festival Series\, Saturday\, June 7 from 12:00 to 5:00pm. \nThe afternoon will be filled with dancing\, singing and fellowship as local groups and soloists perform their favorite current and old-time gospel favorites. Kirk’s BBQ will join us again this year with plenty of food for sale! \nSchedule as Follows:\nSimple Gifts\nOliver Lewis\nBob & Claudia Goldstein\nPatricia Smith & Michael Holland\nThis & That\nThe Glorylanders of the NRV\nAlexis Johnson & Closing Remarks \nThis is a FREE event\, though donations are encouraged. And many thanks to our Supporting Sponsor\, Stateson Homes. \n\n  URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/new-town-festival-gospel-sing-2/ LOCATION:St. Luke & Odd Fellows Hall\, 203 Gilbert Street\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060 CATEGORIES:Events,St. Luke and Odd Fellows Hall ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/gospel-sing.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250607T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250607T170000 DTSTAMP:20260418T151007 CREATED:20250528T163022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T163141Z UID:10000154-1749297600-1749315600@blacksburgmuseum.org SUMMARY:Genealogy Saturday DESCRIPTION:VENUE CHANGE for JUNE 7 – Genealogy Saturday will be held at St. Luke & Odd Fellows Hall during Gospel Sing. URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/genealogy-saturday-9/ LOCATION:VA CATEGORIES:Events,Genealogy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Copy-of-Genealogy-Saturday-1.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR