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Southwest Virginia Museum - More Info
Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park
Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
Website: www.dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/sou.shtml
Phone: (276) 523-1322
E-mail: swvamuseum@dcr.virginia.gov
Dedicated in 1948, the Southwest Virginia Museum in Big Stone Gap chronicles the exploration and development of the region. The museum houses a collection of items from the region. The collection was started by C. B. Slemp, who served in Congress from 1907 to 1923 and was President Coolidge’s personal secretary. A lovely Victorian parlor in the four-story mansion is available to rent for meetings and other small gatherings. The gift shop features many one-of-akind items. The quaint Poplar Hill Cottage is available for overnight accommodations. Special events include A Stitch in Time: Quilt Show in April through May 31, the Fall Antique Appraisal, and the Festival of Trees in mid-November through Dec. 31. You’ll find it at (Alt. Route 58), just off Route 23 in Big Stone Gap.
Big Stone Gap - More Info
619 Gilley Ave
Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
Website: www.bigstonegap.org
Phone: (276) 523-2060
Big Stone Gap is a little town with a big story! The inspiration for the novel, Big Stone Gap, by Adriana Trigiani, shows that good. old-fashioned southern hospitality and a warm sense of humor aren't simply works of fiction in this lovely, Victorian-era town. Many of the town's attractions are featured in Trigiani's books, Big Stone Gap, Big Cherry Holler and Milk Glass Moon. Stop by the Tourist Info Center and pick up your free map to the novel's setting when you come to town!
Cleveland Virginia History and Heritage Museum - More Info
504 Artrip Rd.
Cleveland, VA 24225
Phone: (276) 889-2660
Enjoy the History and Heritage of Cleveland Virginia at our nice little museum. Lots of photos and history information of our beautiful little town in the early years. Located at the old Cleveland Elementary School on Route # 661.
Call for an appointment.
Dickenson County Courthouse - More Info
Main Street
Clintwood, VA 24228
Phone: (540) 926-1676
The large number of weddings in this courthouse made Clintwood the "wedding capital" of the area for a period of time. This historical building is of architectural interest to all. See courthouse personnel for history of the site and Historical records.
Open Mon-Fri, 8:30am-4:30pm
Dungannon Depot - More Info
Main Street c/o Dungannon Development Commission
Dungannon, VA 24245
Website: www.ddcinc.org/depot.htm
Phone: (276) 467-2306
From 1910 to 1912 the Depot in Dungannon was in a boxcar, open at both ends and located on a side track. The present Depot was built by hand beginning in 1910 and completed in 1912. The Dungannon Depot was one of the few remaining along the track of the Clinchfield Railroad line which runs from Spartansburg, S.C. to Elkhorn City, K.Y.The last regular passenger train to run was May 2, 1955. Since then a special "Santa Clause" train runs just before Thanksgiving. For the next twenty years it sat there waiting until June 2, 1978, the Depot was moved to it current location. After the Depot was completely renovated, the new community center was dedicated in April of 1980. On March 18th 2010 the Virginia Department of Historic Resources Approved the Dungannon Depot as a Listing on the Virginia Landmarks Register
Dungannon Virginia - More Info
Dungannon Christmas Parade and Holiday Fest-Main Street of Dugannon
Dungannon, VA 24245
Website: www.ddcinc.org/ChristmasParade.htm
Phone: (276) 467-2306
Dungannon is the gateway to the world-reknowned Clinch River and the hiking and scenery of High Knob. The Scott County Horse Park, on the outskirts of Dungannon, draws visitors to frequent shows and festivals while the Flanary Archaeological Site, on the other side of town, has evidence of Native American occupation dating back 8,000 years. Cyclists and motorists revel in views of the Clinch River, waterfalls, and historical buildings spanning over 200 years along the Dungannon and Clinch River Scenic Road Tour.
The town also has a long history. Originally known as Osborne's Ford, the town was settled by Scotch-Irish and English immigrants who traveled here from North Carolina in search of land.
Cowan Mill - More Info
Rt. 698
Ewing, VA 24248
Phone: (540) 346-0553
Authentic gristmill built in 1890 and used by locals to grind their grain into meal. Located on Indian Creek Road in Ewing, Virginia. Admission free. Call, by appointment only.
