News

• Civil War Talks: Further Reminiscences of George S. Bernard & His Fellow Veterans

  Apr 27, 2012
  We are proud to announce the release of our new book, Civil War Talks: Further Reminiscences of George S. Bernard & His Fellow Veterans, edited by Hampton Newsome, John Horn, and John G. Selby. more>>

  
  
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  SEE OUR NEW GALLERY SPACE NOW BEING DEVELOPED

  Feb 03, 2012
  MIGRATION AT THE CROSSROADS OF HISTORY Keeping in step with the Renovation of Center in the Square, The History Museum of Western Virginia has embarked on a Capital Campaign that will transform the Museum into a modern educational experience drawing people into an exploration of the past. Our $1.5 million capital campaign will completely transform how our audience encounters the history of southwestern Virginia. A... more>>

  
  
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  OUR OUTREACH EDUCATION PROGRAMS ARE IN FULL SWING

  Nov 07, 2011
  Education continues to be a driving force behind what we do here at the History Museum of Western Virginia. more>>

  
  

Calendar

• VINTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETING

  12:00pm - May 15, 2012
  Vinton Historical Society luncheon meeting, Vinton Baptist Church Disciple Center. Town of Vinton/Roanoke County update. For more info call 540.342.8634 or e-mail
  info@vintonhistorymuseum.org.
  
  
  

• HISTORICAL SOCIETY LECTURE

  7:30pm - May 22, 2012
  John Selby, history professor at Roanoke College, will describe a new UVA Press book, Civil War Talks: Reminiscences of George S. Bernard and His Fellow Veterans. Held at Christ Lutheran Church, 2011 Brandon Ave., SW, Roanoke. For reservations call 540.342.5770 or e-mail info@vahistorymuseum.org

• CIVIL WAR PROGRAMS

  3:00pm - Jun 1 - Jun 2, 2012
  BATTLE OF MARTINSVILLE REENACTMENT.
  Part of the 150th Commemoration of the American Civil War. Being held in Martinsville, Virginia. For more information call 276.403.5361
  

• VINTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETING

  2:00pm - Sep 18, 2012
  Vinton Baptist Church Disciple Center.Guest Speaker: Doug Cooper, Director of Bedford Museum. For more information call 540.342.8634 or e-mail
  info@vintonhistorymuseum.org.
  
  
  

• VINTON MUSEUM OPEN HOUSE

  10:00am - Oct 13, 2012
  Open House and Vinton Fall Festival.10a.m. - 2p.m. For more info call 540.342.8634 or e-mail
  info@vintonhistorymuseum.org.
  
  
  

• VINTON MUSEUM HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE

  10:00am - Dec 1, 2012
  10a.m. - 2p.m. For more info call 540.342.8634
  info@vintonhistorymuseum.org.