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Follow the Fall Foliage Report
Posted September 15, 2023
In our annual Fall Foliage Report you'll find information about leaf color changes that participating parks share each week in October.
Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park celebrates 75 years
Posted August 14, 2023
Since 1948, Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park has been telling the story of Southwest Virginia, from its geologic genesis to its rich and storied culture.
Fall Activities at Virginia State Parks
Posted October 06, 2022
Festivals, pumpkin painting, tree decorating, birdwatching, stargazing, water adventures and many more activities are available at Virginia State Parks this fall. Get some new ideas on how to make the most of your park visit.
The Southwest Virginia Museum Gardens
Posted August 22, 2021
Explore the unique beauty of the smallest Virginia State Park.
Museum collection preserves area's African American history
Posted July 23, 2020
The Jessie Zander Collection of documents and photographs provides a valuable look at the African-American history of Wise County.
Photo Preservation 101
Posted May 22, 2020
Here's a primer from the Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park on how to better care for your old photographs.
We Mustache You a Question...
Posted May 13, 2020
These ornate Victorian mustache cups are some of the more unusual items in the museum's collection.
A Virtual Tour of the True Art Exhibit
Posted March 25, 2020
Although we miss seeing all of our visitors in person, we thought you might like to take a little tour of our current temporary exhibit.
Governor's Award winner keeps SWVA history alive
Posted April 20, 2019
Regional historian Dr. Lawrence Fleenor has volunteered since 2005 at the Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park, sharing his enthusiasm and love for area history with countless visitors.
When it rains at a Virginia State Park
Posted July 21, 2018
Summertime brings the afternoon thunderstorms, so when the beach is closed what else can you do at a Virginia State Park? We have a few suggestions.
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