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  • History’s Fingerprints

    History’s Fingerprints

    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…

  • Music of the Mountains

    Music of the Mountains

    Museum Exhibit 2024 The 2024 museum exhibit will focus on music of the mountains, particularly music that has a Floyd County touch. Early church music to the present music scene will be included. Information about individual musicians…

  • 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…

  • Memories of Early Willis

    Memories of Early Willis

    Marguerite Tise, early member of FCH Society, was a local historian. Read a transcript from her Willis history and interviews.

  • The Floyd County Historical Society presents German Baptist Brethren, Faith & The Unionist Underground Railroad A story of faith, bravery, non-violence, and martyrdom during the Civil War. Following the Society’s Annual Membership Meeting, November 18, 2023 10:00…

  • A free public event presented by the Floyd County Historical Society Old Jacksonville Cemetery Tour with Gino Williams, Guide October 21, 2023, 10-11 am. Meet at the Cemetery for a guided tour of the old Jacksonville Cemetery.…

  • 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…

  • Three dates this year! Saturday dates:June 24, July 22, August 19Time: 2–4 pm Meeting Place: Historical Society Museum, 217 North Locust Street (Parking is available behind Carter Bank and Trust, adjacent.) Join us on a leisurely walking…

  • with Karen “Anavae Wolf” Herdman Saturday June 24th, 10:30 am at the Floyd Center for the Arts (220 Parkway Lane South, Suite 1, Floyd, VA 24091) Karen highlights tribal differences between the Eastern Woodland Indians and the…

  • A Program by The Floyd County Historical Society Saturday, May 13th, 2023, at 10:30amat the Floyd Center For the Arts,220 Parkway Ln S, Floyd, VA 24091 Presented by Lee Hylton Ancestral families were here with the first…

  • Open House, Spring 2023

    You are invited to an Open House at the Floyd County Historical Society Museum. Saturday afternoon, April 29, 2023, from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm 217 North Locust Street, downtown Floyd Highlighting our current exhibit: From Integration…

  • 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 Willard Gayheart is a fine guitar player, singer, recording artist, and…

  • Learn about our volunteer positions and what we plan for the year           Planning Meeting Saturday, January 18th10am-12pmFloyd Farm Bureau Building, 336 E. Oxford Street Please join us at 10am for a Historical Society…

  • Museum Closing for the Winter Visit us this weekend, December 5-7, for a last viewing of the 2019 Special Exhibit “A Year in Tribute to Floyd County Churches” In recognition of Floyd County church history, the Floyd…

  • Fall Newsletter

    M. Slusher Memorial, Upcoming Events, 2020 Calendar and more! Memorial Tribute We are saddened to announce the death of a dear friend of the Society, Maurice T. Slusher. Honoring the memory and contributions of Maurice Trent Slusher…

  • Join us September 14 for the pinnacle “50 Years of Virginia is for Lovers” event at the Floyd Center for the Arts MEMORIAL TRIBUTES We are saddened to announce the deaths of two dedicated Historical Society officers:…

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