The Raymond F. Ratcliffe Memorial Museum in Pulaski suffered a devastating fire on November 17, 2008 and is currently taking steps to conserve what was salvaged from their building. Quick response by Town staff saved many items that would have been completely lost. We will post further updates here as more decisions are made about when and where they will reopen.

Welcome to the website of the New River Heritage Coalition. Our focus is on sharing the history, tradition, and culture of the New River Valley of Virginia.

Explore our site to find out more about the history of the area, the member sites, and initiatives of the New River Heritage Coalition. Use the calendar of events to help plan your visit to the New River Valley.

Events

March - June
Montgomery Museum:
Sustaining Montgomery County: The History of Food and Food Production Exhibit

March 5
Blacksburg Museum and Historic Smithfield:
Lecture Series

March 6
Montgomery Museum:
Art Exhibit Reception

March 19
Glencoe Museum:
Lecture Series

March 31
Historic Smithfield:
Spring Guild Trip

April 3
Montgomery Museum:
Art Exhibit Reception

April 4 - 5
Historic Smithfield:
Opening Weekend

April 17 and 18
Montgomery Museum:
Arias and Airs

April 18-19
Giles County Historical Society:
All Things Yarn Show

April 25
Coal Mining Heritage Association:
Kentland Plantation Heritage Festival