Wm. Fleming’s Life Among Education Programs Offered

Museum educators have prepared new classroom programming that can be downloaded for your use for free. Explore Virginia’s multifaceted history

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Link revisited his photo sites in 1980s

By Bill Arnold, Link Museum Volunteer In January 1955, New York commercial photographer O. Winston Link began an effort to

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Driving Tour Traces Civil Rights History in Southside Virginia.

The birthplace of the free public education system the country now enjoys has its roots in Southside Virginia.  A self-guided

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History lovers lose a great friend: Bud Robertson

James I. “Bud” Robertson, who died Nov. 2, more than once was the speaker for the Historical Society of Western

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Norris Family Gift Supports Lectures

The family and friends of Betty Grubb Norris, who died Dec. 20, 2017, at age 93, have made a $3,500

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Pump Station Closed; Take a Virtual Tour

Crystal Spring Pump Station is closed due to nearby construction. View a video of the pump station, courtesy of Blue

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Cast Iron Bank Exhibit Ended May 26

Thanks to all, especially sponsor Member One Credit Union, that helped make the vintage banks exhibit, “You Can Bank On

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Thank you to ‘Fantasyland 2017’ Visitors

Fantasyland — 2017, the Society’s annual event of holiday displays and special music and story programs ended Dec.  21 with

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Good food, good conversation at reception

Thursday (May4) evening’s reception at the O. Winston Link Museum and History Museum of Western Virginia brought out familiar faces

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Thank goodness for volunteers!

The O. Winston Link Museum and History Museum of Western Virginia could not operate without volunteers, and we are fortunate

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