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SUMMARY:Scott Crawford Talk: “Death in 19th Century Portraiture”
DESCRIPTION:Portraiture is 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. Scott Crawford will walk us through one particular 19th century painting by Lilly Martin Spencer (on loan from the Taubman Museum of Art) that contains more meaning than meets the eye. Talk begins at 6:30pm. Light refreshments provided.
URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/scott-crawford-talk-death-in-19th-century-portraiture/
LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Lecture Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T090000
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SUMMARY:Genealogy Saturday
DESCRIPTION:Join Carol Smith and Don Braffitt in the Ronnie and Faye Marcum Blacksburg History and Genealogy Room at The Alexander Black House for our monthly Genealogy Saturday the first Saturday of each month. Carol and Don will be on hand to assist you as you explore your family tree. They will be able to demonstrate starting your family tree or help you conduct a deeper dive into specialized areas of genealogy. Come with questions about research and discovering your roots or come with no knowledge of your family and let them guide you. Just Come! Free and open to the public. For helpful family tree templates\, visit our Genealogy Page.
URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/genealogy-saturday-8/2025-10-04/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Genealogy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T160000
DTSTAMP:20250819T214843Z
CREATED:20250819T003802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T214843Z
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SUMMARY:The Art of Goodbye Exhibit Opening
DESCRIPTION:During October’s Art Walk\, come 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\nAs part of this exhibit\, we welcome you to partake in events throughout spooky season including:\n* gravestone rubbing & cemetery walks* haunted history tours* post-mortem art and photography talks* seances and tarot card readings\n* epitaph writing* costume competitions\n\n* Halloween party at the museum on October 31 \n\n\nDetails and pricing for all events will be coming soon! \n\nAnd if you are a museum member\, you may join us at 4:00 for a cocktail hour featuring spooky seasonal drinks hosted by JH Bards. If you would like to become a member any time before this special event\, please visit our Membership Page.\n\n\nTHANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS:\nNew River Art & Fiber\, Botetourt County Historical Society\, NRV Historical Costume Society\, Westview Cemetery\, JH Bards\, McCoy Funeral Home\, Taubman Museum of Art\, and more to come!
URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/4167/
LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,History Exhibits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T130000
DTSTAMP:20250902T022404Z
CREATED:20250902T020354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T022404Z
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SUMMARY:Grave Rubbings at Westview Cemetery
DESCRIPTION: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 to NRAF to pick up your kit and then head to the cemetery. You may alternatively pick up your kit at NRAF with proof of your ticket purchase and meet us at the cemetery at 3:30pm. \nTickets at our October Exhibit Events page.
URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/grave-rubbings-at-westview-cemetery/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251119
DTSTAMP:20250819T004717Z
CREATED:20250819T004456Z
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SUMMARY:Main Gallery Exhibit: The Art of Goodbye
DESCRIPTION:On exhibit in the Main Gallery\nSeptember 30 – November 18
URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/the-art-of-goodbye-exhibit/
LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States
CATEGORIES:History Exhibits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T180000
DTSTAMP:20250915T015219Z
CREATED:20250826T170132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T015219Z
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SUMMARY:Haunted History Tour
DESCRIPTION: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 Alexander Black House\, The Lyric Theatre\, Thomas-Conner House\, and Stroubles Creek. 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! \n\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. \n\n\n \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\n\n \n\nyou will learn both the history and lore of the buildings at each location\n\n\n\nwe will walk a moderate amount\, so be sure to wear good walking shoes\n\n\n\nyou will hear local ghost stories from the NRV\n\n\n\n \nWhat is Not Included:\n\n \n\nfood or drinks (with the exception of Halloween – plans TBA)\n\n\n\ntransportation of any type\n\n\nTickets at our October Exhibit Events page.
URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/haunted-history-tour-2/2025-09-27/
LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T180000
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SUMMARY:Haunted History Tour
DESCRIPTION: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 Alexander Black House\, The Lyric Theatre\, Thomas-Conner House\, and Stroubles Creek. 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! \n\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. \n\n\n \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\n\n \n\nyou will learn both the history and lore of the buildings at each location\n\n\n\nwe will walk a moderate amount\, so be sure to wear good walking shoes\n\n\n\nyou will hear local ghost stories from the NRV\n\n\n\n \nWhat is Not Included:\n\n \n\nfood or drinks (with the exception of Halloween – plans TBA)\n\n\n\ntransportation of any type\n\n\nTickets at our October Exhibit Events page.
URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/haunted-history-tour-2/2025-09-26/
LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T180000
DTSTAMP:20250915T015219Z
CREATED:20250826T170132Z
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SUMMARY:Haunted History Tour
DESCRIPTION: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 Alexander Black House\, The Lyric Theatre\, Thomas-Conner House\, and Stroubles Creek. 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! \n\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. \n\n\n \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\n\n \n\nyou will learn both the history and lore of the buildings at each location\n\n\n\nwe will walk a moderate amount\, so be sure to wear good walking shoes\n\n\n\nyou will hear local ghost stories from the NRV\n\n\n\n \nWhat is Not Included:\n\n \n\nfood or drinks (with the exception of Halloween – plans TBA)\n\n\n\ntransportation of any type\n\n\nTickets at our October Exhibit Events page.
URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/haunted-history-tour-2/2025-09-21/
LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250919T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250919T180000
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SUMMARY:Haunted History Tour
DESCRIPTION: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 Alexander Black House\, The Lyric Theatre\, Thomas-Conner House\, and Stroubles Creek. 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! \n\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. \n\n\n \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\n\n \n\nyou will learn both the history and lore of the buildings at each location\n\n\n\nwe will walk a moderate amount\, so be sure to wear good walking shoes\n\n\n\nyou will hear local ghost stories from the NRV\n\n\n\n \nWhat is Not Included:\n\n \n\nfood or drinks (with the exception of Halloween – plans TBA)\n\n\n\ntransportation of any type\n\n\nTickets at our October Exhibit Events page.
URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/haunted-history-tour-2/2025-09-19/
LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T180000
DTSTAMP:20250915T015219Z
CREATED:20250826T170132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T015219Z
UID:10000187-1757862000-1757872800@blacksburgmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Haunted History Tour
DESCRIPTION: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 Alexander Black House\, The Lyric Theatre\, Thomas-Conner House\, and Stroubles Creek. 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! \n\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. \n\n\n \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\n\n \n\nyou will learn both the history and lore of the buildings at each location\n\n\n\nwe will walk a moderate amount\, so be sure to wear good walking shoes\n\n\n\nyou will hear local ghost stories from the NRV\n\n\n\n \nWhat is Not Included:\n\n \n\nfood or drinks (with the exception of Halloween – plans TBA)\n\n\n\ntransportation of any type\n\n\nTickets at our October Exhibit Events page.
URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/haunted-history-tour-2/2025-09-14/
LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250912T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250912T180000
DTSTAMP:20250915T015219Z
CREATED:20250826T170132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T015219Z
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SUMMARY:Haunted History Tour
DESCRIPTION: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 Alexander Black House\, The Lyric Theatre\, Thomas-Conner House\, and Stroubles Creek. 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! \n\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. \n\n\n \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\n\n \n\nyou will learn both the history and lore of the buildings at each location\n\n\n\nwe will walk a moderate amount\, so be sure to wear good walking shoes\n\n\n\nyou will hear local ghost stories from the NRV\n\n\n\n \nWhat is Not Included:\n\n \n\nfood or drinks (with the exception of Halloween – plans TBA)\n\n\n\ntransportation of any type\n\n\nTickets at our October Exhibit Events page.
URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/haunted-history-tour-2/2025-09-12/
LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250907T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250907T180000
DTSTAMP:20250915T015219Z
CREATED:20250826T170132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T015219Z
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SUMMARY:Haunted History Tour
DESCRIPTION: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 Alexander Black House\, The Lyric Theatre\, Thomas-Conner House\, and Stroubles Creek. 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! \n\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. \n\n\n \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\n\n \n\nyou will learn both the history and lore of the buildings at each location\n\n\n\nwe will walk a moderate amount\, so be sure to wear good walking shoes\n\n\n\nyou will hear local ghost stories from the NRV\n\n\n\n \nWhat is Not Included:\n\n \n\nfood or drinks (with the exception of Halloween – plans TBA)\n\n\n\ntransportation of any type\n\n\nTickets at our October Exhibit Events page.
URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/haunted-history-tour-2/2025-09-07/
LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T120000
DTSTAMP:20250107T063348Z
CREATED:20250107T063348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T063348Z
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SUMMARY:Genealogy Saturday
DESCRIPTION:Join Carol Smith and Don Braffitt in the Ronnie and Faye Marcum Blacksburg History and Genealogy Room at The Alexander Black House for our monthly Genealogy Saturday the first Saturday of each month. Carol and Don will be on hand to assist you as you explore your family tree. They will be able to demonstrate starting your family tree or help you conduct a deeper dive into specialized areas of genealogy. Come with questions about research and discovering your roots or come with no knowledge of your family and let them guide you. Just Come! Free and open to the public. For helpful family tree templates\, visit our Genealogy Page.
URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/genealogy-saturday-8/2025-09-06/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Genealogy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T180000
DTSTAMP:20250915T015219Z
CREATED:20250826T170132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T015219Z
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SUMMARY:Haunted History Tour
DESCRIPTION: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 Alexander Black House\, The Lyric Theatre\, Thomas-Conner House\, and Stroubles Creek. 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! \n\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. \n\n\n \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\n\n \n\nyou will learn both the history and lore of the buildings at each location\n\n\n\nwe will walk a moderate amount\, so be sure to wear good walking shoes\n\n\n\nyou will hear local ghost stories from the NRV\n\n\n\n \nWhat is Not Included:\n\n \n\nfood or drinks (with the exception of Halloween – plans TBA)\n\n\n\ntransportation of any type\n\n\nTickets at our October Exhibit Events page.
URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/haunted-history-tour-2/2025-09-05/
LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T160000
DTSTAMP:20250819T004556Z
CREATED:20250819T002741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T004556Z
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SUMMARY:Blacksburg History Way Timeline Opening
DESCRIPTION:During September’s Art Walk\, we will celebrate our new permanent exhibit showcasing significant events in Blacksburg. Thanks to our in-house graphic designer\, Jolie Rice\, for all her talent\, patience\, and dedication to this meaningful project. \nIf you are a museum member\, you may join us at 4:00 for a champagne toast and ribbon cutting. If you would like to become a member any time before this special preview event\, please visit our Membership Page. \nMade possible with generous support from Paul and Evelyn Farrier.
URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/blacksburg-history-way-timeline-opening/
LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,History Exhibits
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250802T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250802T120000
DTSTAMP:20250107T063348Z
CREATED:20250107T063348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T063348Z
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SUMMARY:Genealogy Saturday
DESCRIPTION:Join Carol Smith and Don Braffitt in the Ronnie and Faye Marcum Blacksburg History and Genealogy Room at The Alexander Black House for our monthly Genealogy Saturday the first Saturday of each month. Carol and Don will be on hand to assist you as you explore your family tree. They will be able to demonstrate starting your family tree or help you conduct a deeper dive into specialized areas of genealogy. Come with questions about research and discovering your roots or come with no knowledge of your family and let them guide you. Just Come! Free and open to the public. For helpful family tree templates\, visit our Genealogy Page.
URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/genealogy-saturday-8/2025-08-02/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Genealogy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250705T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250705T120000
DTSTAMP:20250107T063348Z
CREATED:20250107T063348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T063348Z
UID:10000128-1751706000-1751716800@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-8/2025-07-05/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Genealogy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250619T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250619T090000
DTSTAMP:20250121T204005Z
CREATED:20240830T231847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T204005Z
UID:10000146-1750320000-1750323600@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/2747/2025-06-19/
LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States
CATEGORIES:16 Squares
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T160000
DTSTAMP:20250614T013751Z
CREATED:20250613T025602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250614T013751Z
UID:10000155-1750251600-1750262400@blacksburgmuseum.org
SUMMARY:BRAA Theme Show Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Help us celebrate Blacksburg Regional Art Association artists as they open the organization’s annual juried and judged theme show. This year’s theme is “Celebrating Poetry in Art” and includes 57 pieces. Join us for the opening reception on June 18 from 5:00-8:00pm or visit throughout the show run – June 18 – September 16.
URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/braa-theme-show-exhibit/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibits,Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250617
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250917
DTSTAMP:20250614T013312Z
CREATED:20250307T201604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250614T013312Z
UID:10000149-1750190400-1758052799@blacksburgmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Main Gallery Exhibit: Blacksburg Regional Art Association Theme Show - Poetry in Art
DESCRIPTION:Blacksburg Regional Art Association Annual Theme Show. This year’s theme is “Celebrating Poetry in Art” and includes a wide variety of work\, covering many mediums and much poem inspiration. The opening reception of this poetry and art convergence is June 18 from 5:00-8:00pm or visit throughout the show run.
URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/main-gallery-exhibit-blacksburg-regional-art-association-theme-show-poetry-in-art/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibits
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T120000
DTSTAMP:20250107T063348Z
CREATED:20250107T063348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T063348Z
UID:10000127-1749286800-1749297600@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-8/2025-06-07/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Genealogy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T130000
DTSTAMP:20250528T203141Z
CREATED:20250528T203022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T203141Z
UID:10000154-1749283200-1749301200@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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T080000
DTSTAMP:20250513T200251Z
CREATED:20250306T210234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T200251Z
UID:10000147-1749283200-1749283200@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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250606T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250606T160000
DTSTAMP:20250528T232456Z
CREATED:20250513T201517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T232456Z
UID:10000152-1749214800-1749225600@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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T090000
DTSTAMP:20250121T204005Z
CREATED:20240830T231847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T204005Z
UID:10000145-1749110400-1749114000@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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T110000
DTSTAMP:20250528T190019Z
CREATED:20250528T190019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T190019Z
UID:10000153-1748683800-1748689200@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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T090000
DTSTAMP:20250121T204005Z
CREATED:20240830T231847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T204005Z
UID:10000144-1747900800-1747904400@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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T143000
DTSTAMP:20250104T004712Z
CREATED:20250104T003300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250104T004712Z
UID:10000109-1747315800-1747319400@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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T120000
DTSTAMP:20250107T062820Z
CREATED:20250107T062820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T062820Z
UID:10000117-1746871200-1746878400@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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T090000
DTSTAMP:20250121T204005Z
CREATED:20240830T231847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T204005Z
UID:10000143-1746691200-1746694800@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
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