History Museum
Welcome to the online collection of the History Museum of Western Virginia
A Fully Search-able Digital Resource
The digital collection includes thousands of images representing hundreds of artifacts, archival materials, and books and is just a portion of the expanding online digital collection of the History Museum of Western Virginia. The site also includes an extensive search-able database of information about these artifacts.
We have been helping people make a meaningful connection to the past by collecting, preserving and sharing the stories of southwestern Virginia and the nation since 1957. Whether a grandfather researching his family tree, a community saving a treasured landmark, a scholar seeking a rare artifact, or a mom planning a fun family outing, the History Museum is dedicated to helping you find the answers to your questions about history.
We suggest that first time users begin with the explanation of how to use the Virtual Digital Collection.
For more information email or call 540.342.5770
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