Last updated: 6/10/2010
Marion, Virginia
Street Address
109 Strother Street
Marion, VA 24354
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 710
Marion, VA 24354

Hours

Please write to the P.O. Box listed to request information

Staff

Description

Smyth County Historical Society & Museum has acquired an impressive collection from prehistoric to the modern era; Two collections of special significance. The first is the Southwestern State Hospital Collection of artifacts and photographs from 1887 through the 1950's and a collection of period clothing and textiles from 1808-1965. The Museum offers an interesting "tour through time" that reflects the economic and social development of the county and, in general, rural Southwest Virginia. There are also special exhibits highlight unique periods of the County's heritage and offer insights into what life was like. .

History

The Smyth County Historical & Museum Society was founded in 1961 to preserve the County's heritage through the collection of artifacts, photographs and manuscripts and presentation of public programs and publications.

Exhibitions
Museum Events
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