Tai Chi Gung in the Museum
Join the Montgomery Museum in the morning for a Tai Chi Gung class! Gentle physical movements of this practice promote balance, flexibility, and stress reduction.
Join local artist, photographer, and Tai Chi Gung practitioner, Jean Galloway as she leads you through warm-ups and standing exercises in the museum lobby.
$5 for Museum Members
$10 for non-members
18+ participants only. Wear comfortable clothing!
Seeking Justice History Presentation with Daniel Thorp
Come join the Montgomery Museum's upcoming history presentation, with presenter Daniel B. Thorp, a Virginia Tech Associate History Professor! He'll be talking about an extraordinary freedom suit that took place right here in Montgomery County - which you can learn more about in his newly published book "Seeking Justice: The Extraordinary Freedom Suits of an Enslaved Virginia Family."
Before the Civil War brought emancipation to the South, some enslaved people managed to use the legal system— the same one that had concocted and long perpetuated their bondage — to sue for their freedom from owners who unlawfully held them in slavery. Daniel Thorp will tell the story behind Unis v. Charlton’s Administrator, one of the most extensive freedom suits in all of American history. It began when a woman, known only as Flora, was born in Connecticut and sold into slavery in Virginia. Her children sued, and over more than thirty years, four cases involving almost fifty plaintiffs moved through the Virginia court system before finally reaching a conclusion in 1855.
Visit the museum and listen to this presentation - it will take place at 5 PM on Thursday, September 18. This talk is free and open to the public!
Tai Chi Gung in the Museum
Join the Montgomery Museum in the morning for a Tai Chi Gung class! Gentle physical movements of this practice promote balance, flexibility, and stress reduction.
Join local artist, photographer, and Tai Chi Gung practitioner, Jean Galloway as she leads you through warm-ups and standing exercises in the museum lobby.
$5 for Museum Members
$10 for non-members
18+ participants only. Wear comfortable clothing!
Vernon Dalhart: The First Country Music Star
With words and music, this program celebrates one of the most influential country music stars of the 1920s and 1930s – Vernon Dalhart. Dalhart was the first artist to record a million-selling hit, the two-sided 78 RPM disc featuring “The Wreck Of The Old ‘97” and “The Prisoner’s Song.” Both of those recordings are enshrined in the Grammy Hall of Fame, and Dalhart was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame. He was a prolific artist by any standard, making over 4,000 recordings between 1916 and 1939. Dolly Parton, Marty Robbins, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Doc Watson, Bill Monroe, and Mac Wiseman are just a few of the many artists who have covered songs first recorded by Vernon Dalhart. But despite his significant impact, Dalhart has been overlooked for decades.
This concert is made possible due to a grant from the Virginia Commission for the Arts.
Drawing on five years of extensive research, music historian Dr. Ted Olson shares the story of Dalhart’s diverse and influential recordings and discusses the reasons for his relative obscurity today. Multi-instrumentalist and singer Jack Hinshelwood provides the live soundtrack for the program, rendering faithful versions of Dalhart classics like “Wreck of the Old ’97,” “The Prisoner’s Song,” “Home On The Range,” “Jesse James,” “The Freight Wreck at Altoona,” “The Big Rock Candy Mountains,” and other traditional and original songs that formed the core of early country music.
This program will additionally be joined by special guest, old time music master Mac Traynham.
Tickets are $25 each.
Interested in sponsoring the Vernon Dalhart concert? Check out the benefits you can get for a sponsorship with the Montgomery Museum!
Generously Sponsored By:
Mary Ann Hinshelwood
Understand Light and Take Better Photographs
Struggling to take quality photos with your camera? Get help from a professional!
Join the Montgomery Museum’s “Understand Light and Take Better Photographs” workshop, presented by professional photographer Charlie Whitescarver of Whitescarver Photography, LLC.
Charlie’s photography career has spanned almost 50 years including instruction, film processing, professional photography, contributing to magazines and newspapers, and presentations at national conferences. This workshop covers the qualities of light and how cameras can take advantage of it.
This workshop will take place in the Montgomery Museum Community Room, which is currently not ADA accessible.
Purchase your tickets now!
Museum Members: $15
Non-Members: $20
Use the code MEMBER25 while checking out to get your Museum Member discount
Where Color Sleeps - Zach Brodie Art Reception
Vibrant color takes center stage in Zach Brodie’s upcoming exhibit “Where Color Sleeps,” featuring macro photography.
Zack Brodie’s journey into macro photography began on a fateful day when his wife brought a coneflower into their home. Intrigued, he lit the flower with colored lights and captured its intricate details using a macro lens. The photograph showcased the remarkable detail that the naked eye often overlooks, complemented by the vibrant color artistry. This captivating work marked the beginning of the exhibit “Where Color Sleeps” at the Montgomery Museum of Art and History.
This exhibit will be on display starting September 9. The opening reception is on September 27 from 2 to 4 PM. Come enjoy some refreshments and meet the artist!
Keepers of Appalachian Music Traditions
Experience traditional Appalachian musical heritage and tradition with the Montgomery Museum’s concert, performed at the Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech!
With major award winning names like Appalachian Road Show, the Junior Sisk Band, Jeanette Williams, and Jack Hinshelwood, this concert embraces the music of Southwest Virginia and the Appalachian region.
Help support the Montgomery Museum’s Heritage Concert! See the variety of specially tailor sponsor benefits below.
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12 Reserved Section Concert Tickets
12 Tickets for Artist Meet & Greet
Full Page Back Cover Ad in Concert Program
One free use of museum meeting space with 30 day’s notice
Company Banner (provided by company) displayed at Concert
Museum Website, Facebook Event Page, and Concert Program
Name on Sponsor Board at Concert
Sponsor name in event press release
Sponsor mention on radio interviews
Sponsor acknowledgement at Concert
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8 Tickets for Artist Meet & Greet
Full Page Ad in Concert Program
One free use of museum meeting space with 30 day’s notice
Company Banner (provided by company) displayed at Concert
Museum Website, Facebook Event Page, and Concert Program
Name on Sponsor Board at Concert
Sponsor name in event press release
Sponsor mention on radio interviews
Sponsor acknowledgement at Concert
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6 Concert Tickets
6 Tickets for Artist Meet & Greet
Half Page Ad in Concert Program
Company Banner (provided by company) displayed at Concert
Museum Website, Facebook Event Page, and Concert Program
Name on Sponsor Board at Concert
Sponsor name in event press release
Sponsor mention on radio interviews
Sponsor acknowledgement at Concert
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4 Concert Tickets
4 Tickets for Artist Meet & Greet
Quarter Page Ad in Concert Program
Museum Website, Facebook Event Page, and Concert Program
Name on Sponsor Board at Concert
Sponsor name in event press release
Sponsor mention on radio interviews
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4 Concert Tickets
Museum Website, Facebook Event Page, and Concert Program
Name on Sponsor Board at Concert
Logo or name in Concert Program
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2 Concert Tickets
Logo or Name in Concert Program
Name on Sponsor Board at Concert
Opening Act: Junior Sisk Band
Generously Sponsored By:
Helen Lyman -- Mary Ann Hinshelwood
Heritage Day Football Raffle
Buy raffle tickets for a chance to win 4 tickets to the November 1 Virginia Tech v. Louisville football game at Lane Stadium!
The drawing for this raffle will be on Monday, September 1. Raffle tickets will be for sale on all month online as well as on site during Heritage Day!
History of the Autoharp
Have you heard an autoharp before? If you like traditional Appalachian music, you've likely heard one and not realized it!
On Heritage Day, August 23rd at 1 PM, John and Kathie Hollandsworth will be offering a fascinating presentation on the history and production of the autoharp instrument. The autoharp was developed in Philadelphia in the 1880s, so it is somewhat unique as an American invention. Come learn about it’s history and see the various parts and tools used to create these instruments!
This presentation is free and open to the public! Come join the presentation in the Montgomery Museum's Community Room to celebrate traditional Appalachian music!
History, Design, and Components - Luthier Presentation
Have you ever wondered how musical instruments, like guitars, banjos, violins, and more are made?
If you have, you're in for at Heritage Day treat! On August 23rd at 11am, luthier Mike Mears will be giving a presentation at the Montgomery Museum on the history, design, and components of instruments that he creates. These musical instruments form the foundation basis for Appalachian music.
This presentation is free and open to the public. Come join the presentation in our Community Room and celebrate traditional music!
Heritage Day
Heritage Day 2025
Saturday, August 23, 2025 10:00 AM 3:00 PM
4 E. Main St, along Main St, and at 300 Pepper St Christiansburg , VA
Join us for a journey back in time at Heritage Day 2025, sponsored by the Montgomery Museum of Art & History! Immerse yourself in the rich history of Christiansburg, VA, on August 23, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, in downtown Christiansburg, 4 E Main St. & 300 South Pepper St.
Step into the past with over 40 vendors showcasing crafts, artifacts, and more. Indulge your taste buds with a variety of delectable treats from food trucks while enjoying the delightful tunes of live music and dance throughout the day. Keep the little ones entertained with a hayride and specially curated activities just for them!
Dive into the stories of our town’s fascinating past through captivating art and history exhibits, and don’t miss the chance to bid on unique items at our silent auction. Visit the Montgomery Museum Gardens for a native plant sale and learn about our local agriculture.
Embrace the spirit of the 1800s by dressing up in period garb – highly encouraged for all participants! Whether you’re a history enthusiast or simply looking for a day of fun, Heritage Day promises an unforgettable experience for everyone.
Save the date, invite your friends and family, and let’s make Heritage Day 2025 a celebration of our shared history and community spirit. See you there! #HeritageDay2025 #ChristiansburgHistory #MontgomeryMuseum
Heritage Day Live Performance Schedule:
Main Stage (at the intersection of Main & Roanoke St):
10:00 am - Mac Traynham
11:00 am - John & Kathie Hollandsworth
12:00 pm Ricky Cox & Willard Gayheart
1:00 pm - Mike Mitchell & Son
2:00 pm American Roots (Fred Benfield)
Pepper St Gazebo (300 Pepper Street)
10:00 am - MJAM
11:00 am - Virginia Hollow (Carrie Hinkley)
2:00 pm - Ash Devine
Indoor Museum Presentations
11:00 -12:00 History, Design, and Components Luthier Presentation - Mike Mears
1:00 -2:00 History of the Autoharp - Kathie & John Hollandsworth
Silent Auction at the Museum
Come inside the Montgomery Museum to bid on some fantastic silent auction items! There are over 50+ items and baskets to choose from including gift cards, wine, books, children’s items and much more! Bidding closes at 2:30 pm.
Hayride
Take a free hayride between Main St. and Pepper St. to visit all the festivities. The hayride leaves from the courthouse every
10-15 minutes.
Food Trucks
Food Trucks on Roanoke Street: Bootleg BBQ, Wang Foods, Bolt Milling Co. Ice Cream
Food Truck at Pepper Street: Simple Fixins - hot dogs, hamburgers, sno cones, lemonade
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Uncovering: Secrets of the Ledger
Curious to know how we put together our Secrets of the Ledger exhibit? Sherry Wyatt and Becky Novy will be giving a special talk on Thursday, July 31 from 5 - 7 pm that will share how we uncovered the secrets of the ledger.
Before opening in September of 2024, this exhibit had been in production for over one and a half years - hundreds and hundreds of hours went into transcribing the ledger, analyzing its contents and finding patterns, researching 1820s shopping habits and culture, and identifying the history of customers who frequented the store. This process involved over 34 volunteers, plus staff!
However, we started this increasingly complex project by outlining the big ideas and main concepts that we wanted to focus upon - check out our original idea chart! Over a year later, these ideas had solidified into a well rounded exhibit with a digital interactive, sensory engaging experiences, and a video to help immerse you in an 1820s general store!
This event is free and open to the public. Learn, listen, and enjoy some refreshments!
Building Montgomery Art + History Exhibit Reception
The Montgomery Museum of Art & History is pleased to announce the opening reception for the new Building Montgomery history exhibit and art theme show. These two exhibits celebrate local art and history, offering a rich representation of local cultural heritage, architectural history, and artistic talent.
Buildings do more than just provide shelter. The materials, building forms, and fashionable details can tell us much about the people who built and used them. The Building Montgomery history exhibit explores the changes in architectural styles and techniques over time while the art exhibit captures some of the examples around the county.
Featuring an exploration of buildings that remain standing today as well as a lost architecture section, this exhibit focuses on the development of the county through architectural styles. In addition, special features on the building companies and contractors in the county are included in the exhibit. The Montgomery Museum’s Executive Director, Sherry Wyatt has previously worked as an architectural historian and will be offering guided tours of the exhibit and answering questions about the architectural history of the county during the opening reception.
The history of Montgomery County is seen through architecture - and is further interpreted through the creation of artists. The Building Montgomery Theme Show features nine local artists, offering a glimpse into how they view the built environment around them. Artists exhibited include Judith Crowgey, Diamond Gabriel, Matt Gentry, Sue Hossack, Stacy Penven, Savannah Penven, Melissa Pilkington, Diane Relf, and Donald Sunshine. In addition several paintings from the Judy Ridinger collection featuring historical building in the area are included.
This exhibit and reception are generously sponsored by Nest Realty of the New River Valley. Join the Montgomery Museum for the reception of the Building Montgomery history exhibit and Building Montgomery Theme Show art exhibit on Thursday, July 17 from 5 - 7:00 PM! Refreshments will be served during this free event.
Giving Day Celebration, Volunteer Appreciation, and Exhibit Reception
Come join us for a special jam-packed celebration - June 25 is Giving Day, Volunteer Appreciation, and the Portraiture and Photography exhibit reception!
We went above and beyond our Give Local goal in 2024 - help us keep that momentum going! Help us reach the amount raised last year - we're setting our Give Local Goal for 2025 at $61,240!
Your support makes all the difference to the Montgomery Museum’s capability to continue serving the community, protect our collection, and offer stellar community programming. Considering giving to the museum for Give Local - from June 1 to 26 at noon we’ll be collecting donations to reach our goal for this year’s Give Local. Even a donation of $5 helps us out immensely!
As our Give Local story for this year surrounds community service, this reception is also celebrating our wonderful volunteers. The museum itself depends heavily on volunteers to provide collection care and community programming - help us celebrate over 100 volunteers!
This reception serves as the exhibit reception for our new exhibit "Portraiture & Photograph: Changing Techniques & Technology," which examines the tradition and cultural phenomenon of portraiture - what it meant to the sitters, the technological processes, and how portraits were perceived by society. Using early daguerreotypes, ambrotypes, crayon enlargement photographs, film, and instant cameras, this exhibit tracks portraiture from the 1840s to present day. The portraits themselves feature individuals from the local area, providing a close tie to the cultural heritage of Montgomery County.
Help us also reach our fundraising goal of $61,240 - which will help support and grow out exhibits, collection, and community programming.
Paint Night: Collage Birds with Michele Walter
You are invited to don your paint smocks and join local artist Michele Walter for a delightful evening of painting and wine in the Community Room at the Museum! This paint night will focus on creating paintings of birds using different collage techniques - no experience necessary!
Invite your friends to join you for what has become one of the Museum’s most popular events. All materials and one glass of wine are included in your entry fee. (Additional glasses of wine will be available for purchase.) Space is limited so don’t hesitate to register soon!
Museum Members: $40
Non-Members: $45
After you add your Paint Night Registration to your cart, scroll to the top of the page and select the shopping cart icon in the upper right corner to go to the checkout page. We look forward to seeing you!
For a $5 Museum Member discount, please enter the code MUSEUMMEMBER during the checkout process.
Juneteenth Presentation - Sheree Scarborough’s “Nannie Berger Hairston: A Trailblazer for Civil Rights”
Mark your calendars for a special Juneteenth celebration - Sheree Scarborough will be here at the Montgomery Museum presenting her "Nannie Berger Hairston: A Trailblazer for Civil Rights" talk.
Nannie Berger Hairston was a crusader for justice in twentieth century Virginia. She was born in West Virginia in 1921, a little more than fifty years after the end of the Civil War. She attended segregated schools, graduated, married, and started a family. When Nannie’s husband, John, lost his job in the coal mine, the Hairstons moved to Christiansburg, Virginia. It was the height of Jim Crow, and yet, against great odds, she and John became leaders in the community, advocating for civil rights and social justice. Nannie Hairston’s advice was sought by the powerless as well as the powerful. At the time of her death in 2017, she had taken her place as an icon for truth, justice and love. Local author Sheree Scarborough uses Nannie Hairston’s own words to tell her story.
Come attend this special celebration on Thursday, June 19, from 5 - 7 PM! This event is free and open to the public!
Author Talk & Signing Event
Get your books ready - the Montgomery Museum is hosting an Author Talk & Signing Event featuring five local authors!
Join us for an exciting afternoon filled with brief author presentations, book signings, and a meet & greet. Authors Sheree Scarborough, Charles Good, Jr., Charles Lytton, Donald Sunshine, and Michael Abraham will be discussing their literary works and answering audience questions. Copies of their books will be available for purchase in our museum shop.
This author talk will take place on Saturday, June 7, from 1 - 4 PM, located at the Montgomery Museum at 4 East Main Street, Christiansburg. Make sure not to miss out on this fun literary experience!
Montgomery Museum Restaurant Night at Bull & Bones
Join the Montgomery Museum for Restaurant Night at the Christiansburg location of Bull & Bones!
Have lunch or dinner at the Christiansburg location on May 20 - if you mention the Montgomery Museum to your server, we’ll get 10% of all proceeds!
The restaurant is located at 420 Peppers Ferry Rd NW, Christiansburg, VA 24073
Exhibit Reception
Mark your calendars for May 8 - we'll be celebrating four different exhibits at our reception at the Montgomery Museum!
Come explore the exhibits, admire artwork, and even meet some of the artists! The public is invited to join the Montgomery Museum to celebrate these exhibits. The reception will take place on May 8, 2025, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at the Montgomery Museum, located at 4 East Main Street in Christiansburg. Refreshments and light food will be served.
Maypole in the Garden
Come celebrate garden art and the arrival of May with the Montgomery Museum!
On Saturday, May 3, from 2:00 - 4:00 PM, join us at the Pepper Street Garden for our Maypole in the Garden Celebration. This fun event will feature the "Bugs. Pollinators, and Plants" themed garden art created by the community, a children's maypole activity, and a special children's story time from the Montgomery-Floyd Mobile Library. Come see and learn about native plants and pollinators, while enjoying some cookies and lemonade as well!
This event is FREE and open to the public! The Montgomery Museum Garden is located at 300 Pepper Street, Christiansburg. We can't wait to see you there!
Genealogy Workshop
Don't forget to register for our upcoming workshop at the Montgomery Museum - explore and learn new genealogy research methods!
Genealogy can allow you to delve into the secrets of your family, ancestors, and heritage. Come to the Montgomery Museum’s Genealogy Workshop! Becky Novy will be teaching you how to uncover hidden family secrets buried in land records, as well as topics such as utilizing artificial intelligence to efficiently sort through and identify important family information!
Don’t miss out on this workshop - it'll discuss skills useful for both new and experienced researchers!
$15 Registration
Paint Night: Paints and Palettes and Poppies - Oh My!!
Paint Night: Paints and Palettes and Poppies - Oh My!!
You are invited to don your paint smocks and join local artists, Ruth Lefko and David Ferrell, for a delightful evening of painting and wine in the Community Room at the Museum!
This paint night will take place on Friday, April 25, from 6:00 - 9:00 PM. Registration is $40. Paint Night is currently sold out.
Invite your friends to join you for what has become one of the Museum’s most popular events. All materials and one glass of wine are included in your entry fee. (Additional glasses of wine will be available for purchase) Space is limited so don’t hesitate to register soon!
Reception: Portraits of the Blues
In a rich celebration of local history and art, the Montgomery Museum is hosting two exhibits: Portraits of the Blues developed in collaboration with the New River Blues Society and the traveling exhibit Shining a Light on Christiansburg Institute from Christiansburg Institute, Inc. The museum is pleased to share these two special exhibits with the community.
Join us at the reception for Portraits of the Blues and Christiansburg Institute’s Shining a Light traveling exhibit on Thursday, March 27 from 5 - 7:00 PM! Food and refreshments will be served. Live Blues music will be performed during the reception.
MCPS Middle and High School Reception
Art Students from Auburn Middle School, Blacksburg Middle School, Christiansburg Middle, Shawsville Middle School, Auburn High School, Blacksburg High School, Christiansburg High School, Eastern Montgomery High School, and Montgomery Central will be participating in the show which will run through March 5 - March 28.
The reception for the Middle and High School Student Art Show will be held on Thursday March 20, 5:00 - 7:00 PM. Judging for the middle and high school student show will be made by a local retired art educator and local artist. Cash prizes and acknowledgement certificates will be awarded to winning students.
The Art of Happiness
The Art of Happiness focuses on aspects of positive psychology and the role that art can play in general happiness and well-being. The museum will remain open late on these dates to allow participants the opportunity to see all the museum exhibits and spaces.
Sign up for the Art of Happiness here: https://forms.gle/okTPREWVRPCuZ8QJ8
Old Technique, New Art - Quilling Workshop
The Montgomery Museum of Art & History is pleased to announce a new arts and craft paper quilling workshop, led by artist Sue Hossack. Come to this workshop to learn how to put a modern spin on this traditional craft! No experience needed.
This workshop is open to ages 12 and up.
The quilling workshop will take place on Saturday, March 8, 2025, 1:00 - 4:00 PM. All art supplies, including paper, glue, board, and quilling tools, are included with registration. After the workshop, you get to keep the quilling tools to take home and make more art! $15 registration is required to participate in this craft workshop. Limited space is available.
Art of Happiness
The Art of Happiness
The Montgomery Museum of Art and History is offering self-help coping tactics and strategies by using art exhibits, materials, and spaces as helpful tools to address mental health issues. This interactive series entitled, “The Art of Happiness,” will focus on aspects of positive psychology and the role that art can play in general happiness and well-being. Now in its third year, this program series will be held at the Montgomery Museum once a month through January - March, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The museum will remain open late on these dates to allow participants the opportunity to see all the museum exhibits and spaces. Space is limited, so early registration is encouraged.
The goal of this program series is to highlight and raise awareness about mental health issues and accessibility in a non-traditional way while simultaneously offering unique methods and strategies to cope with things like stress, anxiety, and depression. Making space for art therapy in a museum or cultural center can have very profound effects as it relates to experiential self-help.
Two years ago, the museum garnered state-wide attention when it was awarded the 2023 Innovation Award by the Virginia Association of Museums. The museum was given this prestigious award for the Art of Happiness based on its merit as a new program series that created positive change in the community through innovation and creativity.
The sessions will be led and facilitated by Shelby Wynn, a registered art therapist and licensed professional counselor. “I am very excited to be partnering with the Montgomery Museum for the next few months,” Wynn said. “Art is such an integral part of mental health – be it fine art, movement, or music – and it is inspiring to have an organization such as the museum find it important to bridge the gap in mental health awareness. I am honored to be a part of something so innovative.”
All materials will be provided by the museum and no art experience is required. The series is designed to be a free community-building, self-help experience rather than an outpatient group patient therapy session. To register for the Art of Happiness sessions, click the button below.
"Please Touch" Workshop 2
“Please Touch” Workshop Announcement
Support Your Museum, Support Your Community, and Have Fun!
Montgomery Museum is once again partnering with Commonwealth Senior Living at Christiansburg (CSL) on a fun project to enhance the lives of the residents in their Memory Care Neighborhood. The concept is to produce works of art with different textures so they can be appreciated by this community. Usually artwork has a ‘Do Not Touch’ sign on it, so the residents with cognitive disabilities do not get to enjoy the art in the rest of the facility. This project is to give these residents an opportunity to experience art on their terms.
Winter Garden Seminar: Using Native Plants in Home and Community Gardens
The Montgomery Museum of Art & History is pleased to announce a winter garden seminar to help stimulate green thumbs during the cold season, with a special seminar focused on using native Virginia plants in both home and community gardens. This seminar is free admission, registration suggested but not required.
While the frosty weather may prevent active work in the garden, this is the prime time to start planning for your springtime garden! Our speakers will be sharing information on how community spaces are becoming more ecologically authentic by using native plants and how to use native plants in your own garden.
Raffle tickets available for a $50 gift certificate to Crow's Nest Greenhouses! Purchase your tickets now - $2 each or three tickets for $5. Click the button below to get your tickets. All proceeds from this raffle contribute directly to the Montgomery Museum Garden. The winner will be drawn and contacted on February 14.
SPEAKERS
Beth Umberger - Master Gardener, Montgomery Museum of Art & History Garden
Carol Davis - Sustainability Manager, Town of Blacksburg
Cathy Hanks - President, Friends of Peak Creek
Jennifer Lovern - Owner, Draper Springs Nursery
The Montgomery Museum is only able to accommodate 65 seats due to safety regulations. All seats are currently full.
Say Goodbye to Casey Jenkins at Iron Tree Brewing Company
Come say goodbye to Casey Jenkins and celebrate all of his contributions to the Montgomery Museum!
On January 2 from 4:30 - 6:30, come see Casey at Iron Tree Brewing Company. Whether you stop by for a drink or just a simple chat, make sure to come say goodbye before Casey leaves the museum to become the Executive Director of the Virginia Association of Museums!
Artful Holiday
Save the Date! On Friday, December 13 from 4-7 PM the Montgomery Museum will be hosting our "Artful Holiday" gift shop event!
We'll have 6 of our gift shop consigners in the museum to chat, sell their work, and possibly demonstrate their craft. This is an excellent event to shop for holiday gifts! Come to browse before the Town of Christiansburg Christmas Parade and enjoy cookies, hot chocolate, and warm apple cider.
Keep an eye out on social media for announcements and spotlights on our gift shop consigners!
Secrets of the Ledger, Michele Walter, Frances Frederick Exhibition Reception
Join us on Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 5:00PM -7:00PM for a reception celebrating the Secrets of the Ledger, Michele Walter, Frances Frederick exhibitions!
Delve into the secrets of a 1820s general store, run by William Kyle in downtown Christiansburg. Recreated and researched using the ledger book carefully penned in Kyle’s complex script, the ledger opens a portal into how those in Christiansburg lived in the 1820s. This exhibition uses information from the ledger to analyze and interpret business in the store, the products sold, frequent customers, and occurrences where women and enslaved individuals interacted with the store. Explore the ledger for yourself in this interactive exhibition.
Michele Walter’s new exhibit “Seasons” is showing at the Montgomery Museum of Art and History, 4 East Main Street, Christiansburg. The title refers, in part, to the four seasons of the year as in the two autumn pictures of the trail to the Cascades, but it also references the seasons of life that people experience. As an artist, Walter describes herself as on a journey that takes her through different styles and subjects. She paints landscapes, flowers, animals, and portraits using watercolor, acrylics, pastels, and collage.
Virginia Cruising (C) Michele Walter
Frances Frederick describes herself as a jack of all trades, but a less modest and more accurate description might be a polymath, a person of great and varied learning. She plays the piano and the violin well enough to be in the orchestra of operas. Her forays into the art world encompass not only the two-dimensional art in the new exhibit at the Montgomery Museum, but also weaving and spinning, paper making, Chinese printing, stained glass, pottery, and steel sculpture.
Cultural Crossroads in Traditional Music & Dance
The concert program aims to enlighten audiences about the various cultural influences on traditional music and dance. This concert will feature a multicultural perspective of traditional music, bluegrass, old-time, and dance with an emphasis on its roots and early influences from African American, Indigenous First people, Japanese, Hispanic/Latino, and European cultures. Experience a multi-dimensional display of art mediums, including storytelling on stage at the Moss Arts Center at Virginia Tech. Join the Montgomery Museum of Art & History on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 7:00 PM for our Cultural Crossroads in Traditional Music & Dance Concert at the Moss Arts Center, 190 Alumni Mall, Blacksburg, VA 24060.
Many of the performers hail from regions across Appalachia including Southwest Virginia, Western North Carolina, and Eastern Tennessee. 20% of all ticket sale proceeds will be donated to Mountain Ways, a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing the hospitality and values of the Appalachian region to those facing natural disasters and tragedies. Supporting the Montgomery Museum and traditional Appalachian arts will help serve and support victims of flooding from Hurricane Helene.
Event Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor
Platinum
Gold
David Reemsnyder
Silver
Mike Eggleston
J.S. Brown & Debbie Day
WDP Consulting Engineers
Judy Ridinger
Blacksburg Pharmacy
Snyder & Associates General Contractor
YMCA at VT
Justice (ret.) Elizabeth A. McClanahan
Mary Ann Hinshelwood
Mist on the Mountain
Bottom of the Stairs
Bronze
Ernie & Sue Bentley
Sharon Chickering
Crystal Collier & Jeff Sliney
On-Site Culinary Solutions
Louise & Minnis Ridenour
Tim Colley, Colley Architects
Joan Bellis
Bryan Katz
WNRV Bluegrass Radio
Patron
Mark Parcell with Clinton’s Transfer and Storage
"Tim and Joyce Banker In Memory of Bill and Doris Horner & Gene and Katy Banker"
Rosemary Blieszner & Steve Gerus
Robert & Susan Miller
Linda Correll
Mary Biggs
Carol & Ed Fox
Mark & Judy Cox
Joe & Cathey Bassett
Jody & Lee Daniels
Elizabeth Fine & Robert Walker
Friends in Memory of Cliff Orange
Jean Poff Galloway
Bob Gill
Jean Haskell
Pat Hyer
Jane Bonomo with Bonomo's Women's Clothier
Candi & Mike Kelley
Judith Kirwan
Larry Linkous Auctioneer
David Livingston
Lu Merrit
Lee Musgrave
Mary Osgood
Jim Page
Rebecca Riley
Richard and Laura Shepherd
Margaret and Jim Shuler
Scot Thomas & Amy Johnson
Tom Tillar
Ernie Wade
Kathleen Wilson
Anita Lilly
Halloween Night at the Museum
The Montgomery Museum will host a "Night at the Museum" Halloween activity on Thursday, October 31 from 3:00 - 5:00 PM! Come and grab some treats from your costumed museum pals with special photo backdrops and selfie station courtesy of Whitescarver Photography, LLC (540) 239-8794!
Commonwealth Senior Living Museum Members Art Show Reception
The Art Exhibit will run until February 1, 2025
The Montgomery Museum of Art & History will celebrate a wonderful selection of fine art by Museum Members. This unique exhibit will showcase the artistic talents of our members, offering them a platform to present their work to the community.
We are excited to announce that the show will be hosted by Commonwealth Senior Living on Wednesday, October 30, from 6:00 - 8:00 PM at their facility at 201 Wheatland Ct NE, Christiansburg, VA 24073. This new collaboration is an opportunity to share art in a new venue while assisting Commonwealth Senior Living to offer a rich cultural experience for their residents and the public alike. Join us for an evening of art, community, and celebration as we honor the creativity of our artist members. Light refreshments will be served, and remarks will be made at 7:00 PM.
25% commission is taken from any artwork sold. This will be donated to the Alzheimer's Association at the request of the staff at Commonwealth Senior Living.
For more information on how to sign up for our Members Art Show, click the button below.
Pumpkin Paint-Night
Learn more about enhancing your community and advancing your professional growth at our upcoming Pumpkin Paint Night at Iron Tree Brewing Company, hosted by the Emerging Leaders Advisory Board (ELAB). Enjoy a fun evening of creativity as you paint your mini-pumpkin, meet new people, and discover how you can get involved with ELAB's community leadership initiatives. Whether you're interested in serving the community or just looking for a fun fall activity, this event is for you. Don't miss out on the fall fun—see you there! Pumpkins are generously provided by Hethwood Market!
Learn more about the Emerging Leaders Advisory Board (ELAB).