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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-10-2/2026-05-02/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Genealogy
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260531
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SUMMARY:In the Main Gallery: Just Using Our Imaginations
DESCRIPTION:An exhibition of Larry Bechtel’s sculptures and Ann Shawhan’s mosaics. \nFor more information about their work\, visit https://www.bechtelsculpture.com/ and https://amoremundoarts.com/
URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/in-the-main-gallery-just-using-our-imaginations/
LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibits
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SUMMARY:Exhibition Opening Reception: Just Using Our Imaginations
DESCRIPTION:Join us from 5-7pm for an opening reception of “Just Using Our Imaginations” with Larry Bechtel and Ann Shawhan who have curated sculptures and mosaics that promise to fill our gallery with movement\, color\, and eccentric fun\, including some pieces that require your assistance to complete! \nLight refreshments will be available. \nFrom Larry and Ann’s exhibition statement: “We tried to winnow this exhibit to a theme and found what unifies our work in each in our own way is the slant we bring to our mediums. Both sculpture and mosaic art have a lot of  technique and logistics involved in the making of a piece which in itself can be an intimidating challenge\, but it is what we have at hand\, how we put it together in the way we do that is the mystery and the fun of creative endeavor. Who could imagine given our careers that we would be full tilt creatives? We just keep using our imaginations\, keep playing with material\, and that seems to keep us out of trouble. And in this show we hope to share with you the fun and wonder we enjoy in the making.” \nFor more information about their work\, visit https://www.bechtelsculpture.com/ and https://amoremundoarts.com/
URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/exhibition-opening-reception-just-using-our-imaginations/
LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibits
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SUMMARY:Exhibition Opening Reception: Gilbert Linkous Art Students
DESCRIPTION: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. Light refreshments will be available.
URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/5315/
LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T100000
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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 Mike Gangloff on fiddle with Eight Point Star.
URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/market-jam-at-the-museum-10/
LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T143000
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SUMMARY:Cayambis String Quartet Concert
DESCRIPTION:Committed to its objective to deliver a full spectrum approach to the performance of the classical music of the Americas\, the Cayambis Institute (CILASiM) is pleased to announce the first concert performance and fundraiser of its newest ensemble\, the Cayambis String Quartet. The event\, free and open to the public\, will be held at 6:30 pm on Wednesday\, May 13\, on southwest Draper Road in Blacksburg. \nThe Quartet consists of the principal players of the Cayambis Sinfonietta string section: Charley Shafer and Julian Smart\, violins\, violist Dave Phillips and María Paula Casas\, cello. They will be performing works by composers from throughout Latin America\, such as Venezuelan Teresa Carreño\, Cuban Ignacio Cervantes and Puerto Rican Johanny Navarro. \nAn additional component of this event will be to fundraise for the October concert of the Cayambis Sinfonietta\, which is our organization’s principal performing ensemble. On this event\, the Sinfonietta will be premiering several recently-composed works from Latin America\, as well as John Walker’s setting of a Civil War story by American author Ambrose Bierce. \nAbout the Cayambis Sinfonietta: Founded in 2022\, the Cayambis Sinfonietta is a seventeen-member chamber orchestra based in Blacksburg\, Virginia. It serves as the principal performance arm of the Cayambis Institute for Latin American Studies in Music (CILASiM)\, which seeks to strengthen the awareness and appreciation of Latin American classical music by developing a full spectrum approach to its creation\, performance and scholarship\, and in so doing\, cultivate bonds of goodwill and unity among the peoples of the Americas.
URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/cayambis-string-quartet-concert/
LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Music
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SUMMARY:Musical Performance by Sana Illahe
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special evening of Pakistani music! Sana Illahe is trained in Pakistani (Hindustani) classical genre. She sings classical\, semi classical and folk songs that are centuries old and are passed on to her by her music guru in Pakistan through the oral tradition. She also sings her own compositions and plays instruments such as the harmonium\, surmandal and tanpura during her performances. Dr. Illahe is also a professor of Sociology at Virginia Tech.
URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/musical-performance-by-sana-illahe/
LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T160000
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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. \nThe tour takes a little over an hour. Since this is a walking tour\, please wear appropriate shoes and clothing for outdoor excursions. \nPlease RSVP by email to info@blacksburghistory.org. Tours limited to 4 people – for larger groups\, please inquire and we will plan with you.
URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/16-squares-walking-tour-17/2026-05-21/
LOCATION:Alexander Black House\, 204 Draper Rd SW\, Blacksburg\, VA\, 24060\, United States
CATEGORIES:16 Squares
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260531
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260626
DTSTAMP:20260609T191237Z
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SUMMARY:GiveLocalNRV 2026
DESCRIPTION:Since its inception in 2013\, The Blacksburg Museum & Cultural Foundation has sought to serve the community through its mission to preserve\, interpret & promote Blacksburg’s historic\, artistic\, and culture. \nThrough the programming & operations of our two historic venues – The Alexander Black House and St. Luke & Odd Fellows Hall\, we have been able to provide innovative exhibits\, programs and events to engage\, educate\, and build community. \nThis year\, we hope to raise $10\,000 to \n\n expand and enhance our programming\n complete important archival work\n offer quality exhibits\n continue the preservation of our two historic sites with a special focus on our exhibit redesign at the St. Luke & Odd Fellows Hall\n\nAs a 501(c)(3)non-profit organization\, we rely on the support of our donors to continue operations. Please join us in our ongoing efforts to preserve\, interpret & promote Blacksburg’s historic\, artistic\, and cultural heritage by donating to The Blacksburg Museum & Cultural Foundation. \nPLEASE NOTE:  “Friends of St Luke\, Odd Fellows & Household of Ruth\, Blacksburg VA” is not associated with The Blacksburg Museum & Cultural Foundation. Only funds donated to the Blacksburg Museum will help redesign and renovation efforts at the St. Luke & Odd Fellows Hall. \nYour support is deeply appreciated! \nPlease consider our organization at Blacksburg Museum and Cultural Foundation | GiveLocalNRV when you give this year! \n \n 
URL:https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/givelocalnrv-2026/
LOCATION:VA
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