| This pioneer park and museum focuses on the history of Southwest Virginia from prehistoric times to the present. Includes Native American artifacts from nearby Crab Orchard archeological site, exhibits on Revolutionary and Civil Wars, agricultural and mining, industries. The museum lobby houses a rotating exhibit area that keeps various themed exhibits such as The Beauty of Photography Jan.-June 2003 and Native American Village July-Dec., 2003. Highway construction unearthed nearly all of the Native American artifacts seen in some of the exhibits. Beads, pottery, tools and weapons are displayed and many others are in storage and also under study at the Smithsonian Institute. Join us on Saturdays for special programs such as lectures, recitals and other presentations. |