A traveling exhibit from the Virginia Museum of History & Culture Un/Bound: Free Black Virginians, 1619-1865 explores the lives of free Black Virginians from the arrival of the first captive Africans in 1619 to the abolition of…
Celebrate the 250th Birthday of the United States of America Join the Floyd County Historical Society and our guests for a special ceremony honoring the birth of our nation. July 4 at 10 am at Pine Creek…
Highlighting Revolutionary War Veterans Saturday, June 13, at 10am
In celebration of African American History Month, and in partnership with The Floyd County Historical Society, you are invited to a special presentation by author Jeffrey Bennett, who will uncover the powerful stories of Black Virginians often…
The public is invited to a free event October 18th, 2025, at 10 amat Jacksonville Burial Ground (120 Parkway Lane, Route 8 South, beside Floyd Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram) Join Society President Gino Williams on a tour…
The public is invited to a free eventJune 14th, 2025, at 10:30 amat Floyd Center for the Arts Light refreshments will be served Presenter: Mike Pulice, Senior Architectural Historian at the Virginia Department of Historic Resources Mike…
The Floyd County Historical Society presents Calohill Stigleman: Exploring the Civil War Era Letters of an Appalachian Doctor Illuminating life in Floyd County during the Civil War through the eyes of one of its leading citizenswith Dr.…
Become a History Ambassador! Docent Training: Sunday, March 16, 2025, 2 PM to 3 PM at the museum (Can’t attend this session? We’ll set up a training time for you.) Are you passionate about local history and…
The Floyd County Historical Society Presents a Free Public Event Date & Time: Event Description: Join us for a comprehensive exploration of the development of a musical tradition that has become synonymous with our region. With special…
Presenter: J. Daniel Pezzoni, Landmark Preservation Associates Saturday, June 22nd at 10:30 at the Floyd Center for the Arts, 220 Parkway Lane / Route 8 S., Floyd, VA This event is free to the public. This event…
Ben Jackson, a Woodlawn resident, has been tracking down the handprints of slaves that mark handmade bricks from the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries that can still be found in buildings around Southwest Virginia. Jackson will be the…
Museum Exhibit 2024–25 The 2024-2025 museum exhibit focuses on music of the mountains, particularly music that has a Floyd County touch. It includes items that range from early church music to the present music scene, along with…
Event by Jessie Peterman Memorial Library in Floyd Sunday, February 25, 2 – 4pm in the Public Room at the Jessie Peterman Memorial Library in Floyd. (321 W Main St Floyd, VA 24091) Gino Williams, from the…
Floyd Music School &The Floyd Historical Society Presenta Tribute to the Legendary Randall Hylton Sunday, February 11 at 2 pm at the Floyd United Methodist Church417 East Main St., Floyd, VA Live performances of Randall’s songs by:The…
A Program Presented by The Floyd County Historical Society with Earl White Musician, Music historian, Music teacher, Baker, Former respiratory therapist, and Founder of The Earl White Stringband September 16, 2023 at 10:30amFloyd Center for the Arts220…
Come be a part of an organization dedicated to preserving the history of Floyd County. We served over 500 visitors from 23 states and 3 countries in 2022! Volunteer with a friend, or spouse. Meet new friends.…
The Floyd County Historical Society Presents an Encore Performance Sunday, March 12 March 26, 2023 at 2:30 pm atFloyd United Methodist Church, 417 E Main Street This event was video-recorded and can be viewed on our YouTube…
Meet world renowned fiddle maker, Arthur Conner at our museum Open House on Sunday, October 21st, 2-4pm. See samples of Arthur’s work and listen to Mike Mitchell as he provides the fiddle tunes. Refreshments and good company…
