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:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260110T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260110T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T200929 CREATED:20260104T171648Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260104T174341Z UID:10000218-1768053600-1768060800@blacksburgmuseum.org SUMMARY:Market Jam at the Museum DESCRIPTION: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 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-6/ 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;VALUE=DATE:20260114 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260201 DTSTAMP:20260418T200929 CREATED:20260109T221230Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T180523Z UID:10000367-1768348800-1769903999@blacksburgmuseum.org SUMMARY:Young Artists: Dreamscapes DESCRIPTION:Young Artists: Dreamscapes is coordinated by Sierra R. Frazier\, Craig County High School Art Teacher; Bethany Costello\, Center for the Arts Engagement Manager; Savannah Penven\, Center for the Arts Exhibition Program Manager; and the staff at Blacksburg Museum & Cultural Museum. URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/young-artists-dreamscapes/ LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States CATEGORIES:Art Exhibits ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/1767996306899-6d5173e3-7be8-4497-b6c6-530defb58487_1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260115T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260115T130000 DTSTAMP:20260418T200929 CREATED:20260104T172245Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260104T175437Z UID:10000316-1768478400-1768482000@blacksburgmuseum.org SUMMARY:16 Squares Walking Tour DESCRIPTION:Meet us at The Alexander Black House every other Thursday and then explore the historic streets within the original 16 Squares of Blacksburg and learn the rich history and stories behind many of the buildings and landmarks throughout town that may go unnoticed. You may also schedule this tour by appointment if Thursdays don’t work for your group. \nBy request\, as an add-on\, can also tour St. Luke & Odd Fellows Hall. \nPlease RSVP by email to info@blacksburghistory.org. Tours limited to 15 people. URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/16-squares-walking-tour-16/2026-01-15/ 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:20260116T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260116T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T200929 CREATED:20260116T180042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T180042Z UID:10000369-1768561200-1768579200@blacksburgmuseum.org SUMMARY:Main Gallery Closed for Private Event DESCRIPTION: URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/main-gallery-closed-for-private-event/ LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260129T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260129T130000 DTSTAMP:20260418T200929 CREATED:20260104T172245Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260104T175437Z UID:10000317-1769688000-1769691600@blacksburgmuseum.org SUMMARY:16 Squares Walking Tour DESCRIPTION:Meet us at The Alexander Black House every other Thursday and then explore the historic streets within the original 16 Squares of Blacksburg and learn the rich history and stories behind many of the buildings and landmarks throughout town that may go unnoticed. You may also schedule this tour by appointment if Thursdays don’t work for your group. \nBy request\, as an add-on\, can also tour St. Luke & Odd Fellows Hall. \nPlease RSVP by email to info@blacksburghistory.org. Tours limited to 15 people. URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/16-squares-walking-tour-16/2026-01-29/ 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:20260206 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260301 DTSTAMP:20260418T200929 CREATED:20260130T151831Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T203424Z UID:10000370-1770336000-1772323199@blacksburgmuseum.org SUMMARY:In the Main Gallery: Jeremy Riffe's Appalachian Secularization DESCRIPTION:Jeremy Riffe’s photography exhibition presents both active and abandoned churches\, placing them in visual conversation with one another. Through this juxtaposition\, Riffe offers a reflection on secularization in Appalachia—highlighting churches that remain centers of community alongside those that stand unused\, weathered\, or forgotten. Together\, the photographs explore themes of faith\, memory\, and cultural transition\, documenting how belief and tradition continue to evolve across the Appalachian region. URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/jeremy-riffe-art-show-appalachian-secularization/ LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States CATEGORIES:Art Exhibits ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Jeremy-Riffe-Art-Show-Card-01.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260206T170000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260206T190000 DTSTAMP:20260418T200929 CREATED:20260130T152402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T152431Z UID:10000371-1770397200-1770404400@blacksburgmuseum.org SUMMARY:Exhibition Opening Reception: Appalachian Secularization DESCRIPTION:Opening February 6 with an evening reception and talk with the artist! Jeremy Riffe’s photography exhibition presents both active and abandoned churches\, placing them in visual conversation with one another. Through this juxtaposition\, Riffe offers a reflection on secularization in Appalachia—highlighting churches that remain centers of community alongside those that stand unused\, weathered\, or forgotten. Together\, the photographs explore themes of faith\, memory\, and cultural transition\, documenting how belief and tradition continue to evolve across the Appalachian region. URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/exhibition-opening-reception-appalachian-secularization/ LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States CATEGORIES:Art Exhibits ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Jeremy-Riffe-Art-Show-Card-01.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260207T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260207T150000 DTSTAMP:20260418T200929 CREATED:20260109T220054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T153309Z UID:10000366-1770469200-1770476400@blacksburgmuseum.org SUMMARY:Music of the Civil War DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging afternoon of history and music. Musician and historian Geoff White will perform songs written and played during the American Civil War\, sharing their stories and historical significance along the way. \nGeoff\, a versatile performer on fiddle\, mandolin\, and guitar\, has played everywhere from concert halls to historic battlefields. With a background in both music and history—including a degree focused on Civil War music—he brings a unique perspective to this program. \nThis in-person only event is free and open to the public\, presented by Historic Smithfield\, the Virginia Center for Civil War Studies\, and the Blacksburg Museum & Cultural Foundation. URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/4851/ 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/2026/01/Feb-2026-music-event-new-date.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260207T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260207T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T200929 CREATED:20260104T173730Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260104T173913Z UID:10000236-1770469200-1770480000@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-10-2/2026-02-07/ 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:20260212T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260212T130000 DTSTAMP:20260418T200929 CREATED:20260104T172245Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260104T175437Z UID:10000318-1770897600-1770901200@blacksburgmuseum.org SUMMARY:16 Squares Walking Tour DESCRIPTION:Meet us at The Alexander Black House every other Thursday and then explore the historic streets within the original 16 Squares of Blacksburg and learn the rich history and stories behind many of the buildings and landmarks throughout town that may go unnoticed. You may also schedule this tour by appointment if Thursdays don’t work for your group. \nBy request\, as an add-on\, can also tour St. Luke & Odd Fellows Hall. \nPlease RSVP by email to info@blacksburghistory.org. Tours limited to 15 people. URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/16-squares-walking-tour-16/2026-02-12/ 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:20260214T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260214T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T200929 CREATED:20260104T174500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260104T174500Z UID:10000312-1771077600-1771084800@blacksburgmuseum.org SUMMARY:Market Jam at the Museum DESCRIPTION:Market Jams at the Museum are back for the cold (and fluctuating!) weather months in 2026! Join us for this month’s session hosted by Emily Reisinger and the Happy Hollow Stringband. URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/market-jam-at-the-museum-7/ 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:20260221T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260221T180000 DTSTAMP:20260418T200929 CREATED:20260104T172510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T180642Z UID:10000232-1771675200-1771696800@blacksburgmuseum.org SUMMARY:SLOFH Soul Food Sampling DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Black History Month and take a step back in time at the 9th 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. \nThere are 3 time slots for the event\, all of which are capped at 18 people:\n12:00 – 1:45pm\n2:00 – 3:45pm\n4:00 – 5:45pm \nEach time slot serves 3 menu samplings\, including catfish\, black-eyed peas\, fried chicken\, green beans\, chili\, collard greens\, biscuits\, cornbread\, and savory desserts. \n10% off for museum members at the Supporter\, Curator\, Historian\, Patron\, and Benefactor Levels with code soulfood2026. Want to become a member? Click HERE! \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 28. \n Showing 1 – 1 of 1 results Showing all 1 results Showing the single result No results found Sort by Price low to high 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 cart URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/slofh-soul-food-sampling-4/ LOCATION:St. Luke & Odd Fellows Hall\, 203 Gilbert Street\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060 CATEGORIES:Events,St. Luke and Odd Fellows Hall ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Soul-Food-Website-FB-1920-x-900-px-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260226T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260226T130000 DTSTAMP:20260418T200929 CREATED:20260104T172245Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260104T175437Z UID:10000319-1772107200-1772110800@blacksburgmuseum.org SUMMARY:16 Squares Walking Tour DESCRIPTION:Meet us at The Alexander Black House every other Thursday and then explore the historic streets within the original 16 Squares of Blacksburg and learn the rich history and stories behind many of the buildings and landmarks throughout town that may go unnoticed. You may also schedule this tour by appointment if Thursdays don’t work for your group. \nBy request\, as an add-on\, can also tour St. Luke & Odd Fellows Hall. \nPlease RSVP by email to info@blacksburghistory.org. Tours limited to 15 people. URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/16-squares-walking-tour-16/2026-02-26/ 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:20260306 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260401 DTSTAMP:20260418T200929 CREATED:20260223T143852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T203450Z UID:10000377-1772755200-1775001599@blacksburgmuseum.org SUMMARY:In the Main Gallery: Heather Rousseau's Making it in America DESCRIPTION:Southwest Virginia has become a vital place for those seeking safety and a new beginning for decades. In recent years\, our region has welcomed hundreds of neighbors—from Afghan families following the 2021 withdrawal and Ukrainians escaping invasion\, to Latino families who are navigating the complexities of shifting national policies. \nThis project is the culmination of five years of visual journalism and a two-year fellowship with The Secular Society. Through in-depth reporting for The Roanoke Times\, photojournalist Heather Rousseau has sought to document not just the challenges of displacement\, but the resilience of the human spirit. While many newcomers arrive with nothing\, they bring an indomitable determination to contribute and thrive. URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/making-it-in-america-2/ LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States CATEGORIES:Art Exhibits ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Heather-Rousseau-Art-Show-Card-01.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260306T170000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260306T200000 DTSTAMP:20260418T200929 CREATED:20260214T162501Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T162436Z UID:10000373-1772816400-1772827200@blacksburgmuseum.org SUMMARY:Exhibition Opening Reception: Making it in America DESCRIPTION:Southwest Virginia has become a vital place for those seeking safety and a new beginning for decades. In recent years\, our region has welcomed hundreds of neighbors—from Afghan families following the 2021 withdrawal and Ukrainians escaping invasion\, to Latino families who are navigating the complexities of shifting national policies. \nThis project is the culmination of five years of visual journalism and a two-year fellowship with The Secular Society. Through in-depth reporting for The Roanoke Times\, photojournalist Heather Rousseau has sought to document not just the challenges of displacement\, but the resilience of the human spirit. While many newcomers arrive with nothing\, they bring an indomitable determination to contribute and thrive. \nJoin us for an opening reception with the artist and remarks at 6:30pm from Dr. Jose Banuelos Montes\, associate professor at Roanoke College and founder of Casa Latina\, and a few songs from Bob Schmucker\, singer-songwriter and author\, actively involved in numerous civic and community organizations\, including advocacy for the local Ukrainian community. URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/making-it-in-america/ 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/2026/02/Heather-Rousseau-Art-Show-Card-01.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260307T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260307T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T200929 CREATED:20260104T173730Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260104T173913Z UID:10000237-1772888400-1772899200@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-10-2/2026-03-07/ 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:20260312T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260312T130000 DTSTAMP:20260418T200929 CREATED:20260104T172245Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260104T175437Z UID:10000320-1773316800-1773320400@blacksburgmuseum.org SUMMARY:16 Squares Walking Tour DESCRIPTION:Meet us at The Alexander Black House every other Thursday and then explore the historic streets within the original 16 Squares of Blacksburg and learn the rich history and stories behind many of the buildings and landmarks throughout town that may go unnoticed. You may also schedule this tour by appointment if Thursdays don’t work for your group. \nBy request\, as an add-on\, can also tour St. Luke & Odd Fellows Hall. \nPlease RSVP by email to info@blacksburghistory.org. Tours limited to 15 people. URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/16-squares-walking-tour-16/2026-03-12/ 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:20260314T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260314T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T200929 CREATED:20260104T174651Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T215430Z UID:10000313-1773496800-1773504000@blacksburgmuseum.org SUMMARY:Market Jam at the Museum DESCRIPTION:Market Jams at the Museum are back for the cold (and fluctuating!) weather months in 2026! This jam will feature Chris Via and Bill Blevins on fiddle with the Reed Tradition Band (with Henry Reed memorabilia presented). URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/market-jam-at-the-museum-8/ 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:20260326T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260326T130000 DTSTAMP:20260418T200929 CREATED:20260104T172245Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260104T175437Z UID:10000321-1774526400-1774530000@blacksburgmuseum.org SUMMARY:16 Squares Walking Tour DESCRIPTION:Meet us at The Alexander Black House every other Thursday and then explore the historic streets within the original 16 Squares of Blacksburg and learn the rich history and stories behind many of the buildings and landmarks throughout town that may go unnoticed. You may also schedule this tour by appointment if Thursdays don’t work for your group. \nBy request\, as an add-on\, can also tour St. Luke & Odd Fellows Hall. \nPlease RSVP by email to info@blacksburghistory.org. Tours limited to 15 people. URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/16-squares-walking-tour-16/2026-03-26/ 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:20260401 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260501 DTSTAMP:20260418T200929 CREATED:20260318T203226Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T154544Z UID:10000381-1775001600-1777593599@blacksburgmuseum.org SUMMARY:In the Main Gallery: Tolerance Poster Project DESCRIPTION:The Tolerance Project is a traveling poster show initiative\, a bold enterprise founded and curated by artist-activist Mirko Ilic. The show features posters by prominent artists from around the world whose only direction is to illustrate the word “tolerance” in their native language. \nThis April\, galleries and businesses throughout Blacksburg will unite to display Tolerance posters from many of these designers. The XYZ Art Gallery will also feature work by Graphic Design students in Meaghan Dee’s Advanced Typography class. Each gallery features unique works\, so please join us in visiting all locations. \nThe gallery crawl on April 10 includes BMCF’s gallery at the Alexander Black House\, Bird Block Studios\, Miller off Main\, The Lyric Theatre\, and XYZ Art Gallery. \nShow runs April 7 – April 30 at BMCF. URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/exhibit-opening-tolerance-poster-project-2/ LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States CATEGORIES:Art Exhibits ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Tolerance-Instagram-1_use.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260404T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260404T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T200929 CREATED:20260104T173730Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260104T173913Z UID:10000238-1775307600-1775318400@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-10-2/2026-04-04/ 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:20260409T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260409T130000 DTSTAMP:20260418T200929 CREATED:20260104T172245Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260104T175437Z UID:10000322-1775736000-1775739600@blacksburgmuseum.org SUMMARY:16 Squares Walking Tour DESCRIPTION:Meet us at The Alexander Black House every other Thursday and then explore the historic streets within the original 16 Squares of Blacksburg and learn the rich history and stories behind many of the buildings and landmarks throughout town that may go unnoticed. You may also schedule this tour by appointment if Thursdays don’t work for your group. \nBy request\, as an add-on\, can also tour St. Luke & Odd Fellows Hall. \nPlease RSVP by email to info@blacksburghistory.org. Tours limited to 15 people. URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/16-squares-walking-tour-16/2026-04-09/ 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:20260409T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260409T173000 DTSTAMP:20260418T200929 CREATED:20260316T225744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T194231Z UID:10000378-1775755800-1775755800@blacksburgmuseum.org SUMMARY:Speaking Engagement: Remarkable Trees of Virginia with Jeff Kirwan DESCRIPTION:Arbor Day is coming soon and in celebration\, we will host Jeff Kirwan on April 9 for a presentation about his beautiful book\, Remarkable Trees of Virginia (reprint coming soon). \n\n\n\nAs The University of Virginia Press states\, “this stunning collaboration between the noted garden writer Nancy Ross Hugo and the photographer Robert Llewellyn showcases the fruits of an effort begun in 2004 to research\, locate\, and photograph Virginia’s most remarkable trees. Four years later\, more than one thousand trees had been officially nominated to the project and many others suggested for possible inclusion. The results\, presented in this elegant\, four-color volume\, are astounding. Hugo and Kirwan\, the project coordinators\, have selected a sample of trees and “tree places” that illustrate the enormous variety\, startling beauty\, and fascinating history of Virginia’s trees”. URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/speaking-engagement-remarkable-trees-of-virginia-by-jeff-kirwan/ LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States CATEGORIES:Lecture Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Facebook-1-1.svg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260410T160000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260410T180000 DTSTAMP:20260418T200929 CREATED:20260318T203103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T203103Z UID:10000380-1775836800-1775844000@blacksburgmuseum.org SUMMARY:Exhibit Opening: Tolerance Poster Project DESCRIPTION:The Tolerance Project is a traveling poster show initiative\, a bold enterprise founded and curated by artist-activist Mirko Ilic. The show features posters by prominent artists from around the world whose only direction is to illustrate the word “tolerance” in their native language. \nThis April\, galleries and businesses throughout Blacksburg will unite to display Tolerance posters from many of these designers. The XYZ Art Gallery will also feature work by Graphic Design students in Meaghan Dee’s Advanced Typography class. Each gallery features unique works\, so please join us in visiting all locations. \nThe gallery crawl on April 10 includes BMCF’s gallery at the Alexander Black House\, Bird Block Studios\, Miller off Main\, The Lyric Theatre\, and XYZ Art Gallery. \nShow runs April 7 – April 30 at BMCF. URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/exhibit-opening-tolerance-poster-project/ LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States CATEGORIES:Art Exhibits ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Tolerance-Instagram-1_use.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260411T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260411T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T200929 CREATED:20260104T174731Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T215556Z UID:10000314-1775916000-1775923200@blacksburgmuseum.org SUMMARY:Market Jam at the Museum DESCRIPTION:Market Jams at the Museum are back for the cold (and fluctuating!) weather months in 2026! This jam will feature Kyler Stanley on fiddle with the Chestnut Blight Chasers. URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/market-jam-at-the-museum-9/ 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:20260416T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260416T173000 DTSTAMP:20260418T200929 CREATED:20260316T230409Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T194615Z UID:10000379-1776360600-1776360600@blacksburgmuseum.org SUMMARY:Speaking Engagement: The Past\, Present\, and Future of Rail in Montgomery County DESCRIPTION:Join us on April 16 for a presentation by Bruce Harper and Ray Smoot on railroad history in Blacksburg and the surrounding county. Bruce Harper will discuss how the rail served troops during the Civil War\, helped with coal transport\, connected remote communities to Virginia Tech\, and how it was converted from rail to trail. In addition to our rich train history\, we will get an update from Ray Smoot on the thirteen-year initiative to bring passenger rail service back to our community. \n\nBruce Harper retired from Virginia Tech after serving for 37 years in several departments. He was the Virginia Tech webmaster until he retired. He is a local historian and author\, with articles published in Virginia Tech Magazine and The Arrow\, the publication of the Norfolk & Western Historical Society. \nRay Smoot retired as CEO of the Virginia Tech Foundation\, Inc. He is vice chair of the Commonwealth Transportation Board. URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/the-past-present-and-future-of-rail-in-montgomery-county/ LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States CATEGORIES:Lecture Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Facebook-2.svg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260418T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260418T130000 DTSTAMP:20260418T200929 CREATED:20260324T010319Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T010403Z UID:10000382-1776513600-1776517200@blacksburgmuseum.org SUMMARY:Artist Talk with Savannah Penven DESCRIPTION:Join Savannah Penven for an artist talk exploring her creative practice and the development of her solo exhibition at Main Street Inn. URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/artist-talk-with-savannah-penven/ LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Artist-Talk_-Penven.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260423T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260423T130000 DTSTAMP:20260418T200929 CREATED:20260104T172245Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260104T175437Z UID:10000323-1776945600-1776949200@blacksburgmuseum.org SUMMARY:16 Squares Walking Tour DESCRIPTION:Meet us at The Alexander Black House every other Thursday and then explore the historic streets within the original 16 Squares of Blacksburg and learn the rich history and stories behind many of the buildings and landmarks throughout town that may go unnoticed. You may also schedule this tour by appointment if Thursdays don’t work for your group. \nBy request\, as an add-on\, can also tour St. Luke & Odd Fellows Hall. \nPlease RSVP by email to info@blacksburghistory.org. Tours limited to 15 people. URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/16-squares-walking-tour-16/2026-04-23/ 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:20260425T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260425T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T200929 CREATED:20260327T104637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T104637Z UID:10000384-1777125600-1777132800@blacksburgmuseum.org SUMMARY:Spring Sing & Strum: Uke-led Jam with Ash Devine DESCRIPTION:Celebrate spring with us for another fun uke-led jam! All stringed instruments\, singers\, and observers are welcome. Request song charts at bookashdevine@gmail.com. URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/spring-sing-strum-uke-led-jam-with-ash-devine/ LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Instagram.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260430T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260430T213000 DTSTAMP:20260418T200929 CREATED:20260327T023948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T143534Z UID:10000383-1777575600-1777584600@blacksburgmuseum.org SUMMARY:Movie Screening: Pulling Threads DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re a student\, parent\, teacher or community member\, you won’t want to miss this special film screening opportunity to embark on a journey of self-discovery and reflection\, woven through powerful threads of personal stories\, self-determination and authentic portrayals of disability. \n\n\n\nHosted in collaboration with the I’m Determined Center at James Madison University. \n\n\n\nView the trailer HERE \nWritten by Alex Kent & Patrick Fitzgerald\nDirected by Patrick Fitzgerald\nProduced by Alex Kent\, Patrick Fitzgerald\, Jesse Rodriguez\, Kendal Swartzentruber \nStarring:\nChloe Sutterfield\nAlex Jesus Burgos\nAriana Caldwell\nHavon Baraka \nPLEASE NOTE *This film portrays the realities of teenage and young adult life and the challenges and tensions that can arise within relationships. Families are encouraged to consider the maturity of its themes for younger\nviewers.* \nMovie starts at 7:30pm\, but you are encouraged to come at 7:00pm for snacks and refreshments. \nRSVP below for this free screening! The event is capped at 50. If full\, please email info@blacksburghistory.org to be added to a waitlist.   URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/movie-showing-pulling-threads/ LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Facebook-.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR