When Norfolk & Western Railway arrived in Roanoke in 1882, it transformed a small mountain community into a thriving railroad city. Though the railroad itself is gone, the architectural framework it established still shapes the city’s landscape today. Join...
April 10, 2026 | 5:30 – 7:30 PM Join us for an evening of creativity, history, and discovery at our After Hours Maker’s Series. This adults-only program blends science, history, and art in a relaxed, social atmosphere. Participants will be introduced to the...
Take a visual journey through the history of Norfolk and Western Railway and its deep connection to Roanoke. From its early days in 1882, when the railroad helped transform a small town into a thriving rail hub, to the golden age of steam railroading that earned...
Roanoke’s Early Boy Scout History: 1910-1920 Stephen Warren Join us on Tuesday, March 24, as the Kegley Lecture Series returns with a fascinating look at the early history of scouting in Roanoke. During the first half of the 20th century, scouting played a vital role...
The Forgotten Conquest of the Old NorthwestA Kegley Lecture Series Program On Tuesday, February 24 at 7:00 pm, join us at Christ Lutheran Church for a fascinating lecture exploring one of the most consequential—and least remembered—campaigns of the American...
An Exhibition of Student Work from North Cross School Celebrate the creativity of young artists and the place they call home at Rooted in Roanoke, a special exhibition and presentation featuring artwork created by students of North Cross School. Hosted at the Roanoke...
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