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Follow the Fall Foliage Report

By Maggi TinsleyPosted 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.
Fall foliage at Fairy Stone State Park

Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park celebrates 75 years

By Starr AndersonPosted 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.
Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park

Fall Activities at Virginia State Parks

By Kim WellsPosted 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.
Kids painting pumpkins at a fall festival

The Southwest Virginia Museum Gardens

By Martha WileyPosted August 22, 2021
Explore the unique beauty of the smallest Virginia State Park.
Museum in the spring

Museum collection preserves area's African American history

By Martha WileyPosted July 23, 2020
The Jessie Zander Collection of documents and photographs provides a valuable look at the African-American history of Wise County.
Christine Reasor 1960

Photo Preservation 101

By Martha WileyPosted May 22, 2020
Here's a primer from the Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park on how to better care for your old photographs.
The SWVA Museum in the early 20th century.

We Mustache You a Question...

By Martha WileyPosted May 13, 2020
These ornate Victorian mustache cups are some of the more unusual items in the museum's collection.
Fox house

A Virtual Tour of the True Art Exhibit

By Martha WileyPosted 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.
Bates watercolor

Governor's Award winner keeps SWVA history alive

By Martha WileyPosted 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.
Ellenbrook, one of the stunning historic homes on the Tour to Eden bus tour

When it rains at a Virginia State Park

By Shellie AnnePosted 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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