Musicians of all ages and skill levels welcome to participate in this free monthly jam session on the second Saturday at the Birthplace of Country Music Museum, 2-5 p.m. on October 12 and November 9.
In the wake of Hurricane Helene and the devastation that has followed we have made the difficult decision to cancel the October 10 Farm and Fun Time.
Just in time for "spooky season," join us for our October Speaker Sessions with Cam Collins, co-creator of the Old Gods of Appalachia, an eldritch horror fiction podcast set in an Alternate Appalachia.
oin educators from the Virginia Museum of History & Culture, Virginia Humanities, and the Birthplace of Country Music Museum to engage with historical thinking skills through the project-based learning program Virginia History Day and the education resources of all three institutions.
Join us on Thursday, October 4, 6:30 p.m. for a screening of The Library that Dolly Built, a documentary about the creation and impact of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library.
Aimed at toddler-age children and their grown-ups, we will gather on the first Friday of each month to read a music or Appalachia-related storybook, sing along with WBCM Radio Bristol show host Ella Patrick, and enjoy a related activity or coloring sheet. There is no cost to attend.
As part of the NEA Big Read, the museum – along with partner organizations Bristol Public Library and Washington County Public Library – are giving away free copies of the community read book, Burning Bright by Ron Rash, and companion book, Same Sun Here by Neela Vaswani and Silas House.
We want YOU to join our wonderful team of volunteers at the Birthplace of Country Music Museum!
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts' traveling exhibit and education studio stops at the Birthplace of Country Music Museum! Open to school groups, drop-in visitors, and Bristol Rhythm festivalgoers.
Aimed at toddler-age children and their grown-ups, we will gather on the first Friday of each month to read a music or Appalachia-related storybook, sing along with WBCM Radio Bristol show host Ella Patrick, and enjoy a related activity or coloring sheet. There is no cost to attend.
