Lecture on homes of Va.-born presidents

Join us March 25 as author Heather S. Cole presents, “At Home with Virginia’s Presidents,” a talk about the eight

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Children’s programs include summer camp

See what’s in for summer: Museum Explorers Camp in June is the perfect mix of creativity, adventure, and learning — right

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Exhibit details Revolutionary War

Fifes and drums, played by youths, were prominent in the the American Revolution as were flags and the upheaval of

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Exhibit details how Link mapped out his photos

An exhibit highlighting O. Winston Link’s “Technical Genius” is a higlight of activities recognizing the 20th birthday of the O.

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Pump Station opens in spring

The historic Crystal Spring Pump Station opens for the season on June 1 and remains open until Sept. 1. It

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Stream Link Photography Video on Blue Ridge PBS ECHO

The Historical Society documentary “Dreams in Steam, The Extraordinary Vision of W. Winston Link” premiered on Blue Ridge Public Television’s

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Follow Renewal of NW Station on YouTube; Rental Space Available

Click on link to see the presentation! On Sept. 21, the Historical Society of Western Virginia sponsored a talk and

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Historic boutique hotel built as bank

Liberty Trust Hotel in downtown Roanoke has been hailed by Forbes Magazine and UK Times News as one of the

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Link captured image during snowstorm

A snowstorm in March 1956 delayed O. Winston Link’s eighth trip to Roanoke. In Hagerstown, Maryland, on the way to

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Dressing for the 1800’s ball

Gretchen Guidess, Textile Conservator with Colonial Williamsburg, spent a day at the History Museum of Western Virginia dressing a manikin

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