Cultural & Educational Attractions
Abingdon Convention & Visitors Bureau
335 Cummings Street, Abingdon, VA 24210 276-676-2282
276-676-3076 Fax
Website: www.abingdon.com/tourism
Email: acvb@abingdon.com
Abingdon, Virginia – Arts of Historic Proportions! Home of the Barter Theatre, the State Theatre of Virginia, William King Regional Arts Center, Arts Depot, Virginia Creeper Trail, Virginia Highlands Festival and lots more! Featuring fine dining and lodging, and friendly folk!
Abingdon Medical Museum
228 West Valley Street
Abingdon, VA 24210
276-206-8691
Fax: 276-206-8691
Website: www.abingdonmedicalmuseum.com
Email: info@abingdonmedicalmuseum.com
Abingdon Medical Museum was established in August of 2010, with the goal of educating and informing the public about the history of medicine. The museum is located in the old Abingdon Ambulance Service building near the former Johnston Memorial Hospital, in the Historic District of Abingdon. It is housed in a 110 years old building which was built by a Civil War veteran. The museum maintains exhibits of medical artifacts from the early nineteenth century up to the present day, and focuses on the history of medicine, especially as it relates to southwest Virginia. Through our exhibits and public events, we hope to provide the general public with a better understanding of medicine, and create a unique educational experience that further enriches the cultural environment of the region.
Arts Depot
314 Depot Square (physical)
P.O. Box 2513 (Mailing)
Abingdon, VA 24212-2513
276-628-9091
Website: www.abingdonartsdepot.org
Non-profit, gallery with working artist studios in a 19th-century freight station. Exhibitions feature regional artists. Artists work in watercolor, weaving, ceramics, acrylics and are pleased to discuss their work. Hours: Thursday, Friday, Saturday; 11 AM to 3 PM and by appointment. FREE
Barter Theatre
PO Box 867
Abingdon, VA 24212
276-628-3991
Website: www.bartertheatre.com
Barter Theatre offers professional quality productions year-round from musicals and comedies to cutting-edge new works. This summer enjoy “The Who’s Tommy”, “Appalachian Realty”, “Heaven Sent” and more.
Friends of the Library
205 Oak Hill Street
Abingdon, Virginia 24210
276-676-6222
Website: www.wcpl.net
The Friends of the Library is a non-profit organization that bolsters the resources and services of the library. The Friends believe the public library is a valuable asset to the community and deserving of support.
Heartwood: Southwest Virginia’s Artisan Gateway
Southwest Virginia Cultural Heritage Foundation
One Heartwood Circle
Abingdon, VA 24210
276-492-2424
Website: www.heartwoodvirginia.org
Email: Todd.Christensen@dhcd.virginia.gov
At Heartwood you will experience the best crafts, music and food from Southwest Virginia. Dine on delectable food grown and prepared locally or relax with a glass of wine or coffee from the region while taking in a live musical performance. Shop the six galleries of treasures or the vast collection of old time, bluegrass and gospel music at The Crooked Road Store. Heartwood is a must see destination.
Heartwood is open seven days a week:
Monday – Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Thursday – Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Holston Mountain Artisans Shop
214 Park Street
Abingdon, VA 24210
276-628-7721
Website: www.holstonmtnarts.com
Email: holstonmtnarts@gmail.com
Holston Mountain Artisans proudly represents the spirit and heritage of the mountain community we cherish. Southwestern Virginia, Northwestern North Carolina, and Northeastern Tennessee are home to most of our members. Inspired and nurtured by the beauty of our mountain home, some of us may boast of generations of talent here before us. Other members have fallen in love with our region and all that it holds and come to live here. Now we are joined in our crafts cooperative as we share our lives, our talents, and the well earned title of “artisan”.
Museum of the Middle Appalachians
123 Palmer Avenue, PO Box 910
Saltville, VA 24370
276-496-3633
Website: www.museum-mid-app.org
Email: moma@netva.com
The Museum of the Middle Appalachians offers a view of the natural and cultural history of the region. Exhibits include the local geology, the Ice Age period, two Civil War Battles, and the life and industry of a Company Town. The Project Mammoth exhibit expansion is completed. It has been four years in development and is now open to the public. All of the previous exhibits have been changed in some way and there are some entirely new exhibits. The Museum has a completely new look and has doubled the exhibit space.
Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center
Virginia Highlands Community College Campus
One Partnership Circle
Abingdon, VA 24210
276-619-4300
Website: /www.swcenter.edu
Email: kstewart@swcenter.edu
The Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center (SVHEC) was established in 1991 to strengthen the economy of southwest Virginia through education and training of the current and future workforce. Through a unique partnership with ten colleges and universities, the SVHEC provides undergraduate and graduate degree programs and professional development courses primarily for adult learners. The SVHEC promotes regional economic development through its conference facility, business support services, and technology applications.
William King Museum
415 Academy Drive, P.O. Box 2256,
Abingdon, VA 24212
276-628-5005
Website: www.williamkingmuseum.org
Email: info@wkrac.org
The William King Museum is a non-profit regional art museum and arts education center housed in a historic 1913 former school. It is the only facility of its kind and Virginia’s only nationally accredited museum west of Roanoke. An average of 9 exhibitions are mounted each year, showcasing art of the region and of the world. Programming includes artist talks, lectures, workshops, and other special events. Two additional galleries include the Student Gallery, which displays works from area schools and colleges, and the Panoramic Gallery that features self-curated shows by local artists. An extensive arts education program serves school and public audiences both within and outside of the facility. The Museum also features artist studios, the Looking Glass Museum Store, and an outdoor sculpture garden. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for seniors, students and children are free.
