Exhibit: Montgomery Museum. "Leading Ladies of Montgomery County: Unlocking Doors into a Man's World."

Exhibit: Floyd County Historical Society Museum. "Compton Family."

Art Exhibit: Montgomery Museum. Blacksburg High School Students. Reception April 1st, 5-7pm.

Saturday, April 2nd, 10am-5pm
Opening Weekend: Historic Smithfield Plantation. Smithfield opens for the 2010 season with a celebration including colonial demonstrators and reenactors.

Thursday, April 14th, 7:30pm
Historic Lecture Series: Blacksburg Museum and Historic Smithfield Plantation. "Salt, Lead, and Rails: How Southwest Virginia’s Mineral Resources and Railroad Impacted Civil War Military Strategy" with Professor Bob Whisonant of the Department of Geology at Radford University who will present this talk as part of the Sesquicentennial Commemoration of the US Civil War. At the Blacksburg Municipal Building, 300 South Main Street. Free.

Saturday, April 16th, 5:00pm or 7:00pm
Anniversary Dinner: Wilderness Road Regional Museum. Reservations required. Famous buffet home-style dinner cooked in the museum's kitchen. Single $20, couple $38. Age 6-12 $10. Take-out available.

Sunday, April 24th, Sunrise
Easter Sunrise Service: Historic Smithfield Plantation. An historical re-enactment of an early American Presbyterian service and features live performance of sacred music. Free.

Exhibit: Montgomery Museum. "Leading Ladies of Montgomery County: Unlocking Doors into a Man's World."

Exhibit: Floyd County Historical Society Museum. "Compton Family."

Art Exhibit: Montgomery Museum. Authors and Artists. Reception May 5th, 5-7pm.

Saturday, May 7th, 9am to 5pm
Heirloom Plant Sale: Historic Smithfield Plantation. Learn about colonial plant materials that were indigenous to the area, and purchase heirloom plants for your own garden. Plants supplied by Crows Nest Greenhouses, owner Jay Smith, and the Smithfield gardens. Knowledgeable volunteers from the Smithfield garden will be on hand for assistance and to answer questions. The house will be open for tours at regular admission prices.

Saturday, May 7th, 10am to 4pm
Christiansburg Depot Day: A National Train Day Celebration: Cambria Depot Museum.

Saturday, May 14th, 10am-12pm
History Chat: Mongomery Museum.

Saturday, May 14th, 11am
Membership Meeting: Floyd County Historical Society. Speaker, Maurice Slusher.

Saturday, May 21st, 9:30am
Genealogy Workshop. Wilderness Road Regional Museum.Registration $20. Refreshments at registration and lunch provided. Family history archives open 11:30am-12:30pm and after 2:30pm. 

Saturday, May 28th, 10am to 3pm
Living History Day: Giles County Historical Society. Living history exhibits featuring "Mountain Women: At Work, At Ease" with demonstrators, food, and entertainment. The Museum, 1829 Andrew Johnston House, 1857 Doctor’s Office, and geneaological Research Office will be open for visitors. Free.

Exhibit: Montgomery Museum. "Leading Ladies of Montgomery County: Unlocking Doors into a Man's World."

Exhibit: Floyd County Historical Society Museum. "Compton Family."

Art Exhibit: Montgomery Museum. Authors and Artists.

Friday, June 3rd
Civil War Costume Ball: Wilderness Road Regional Museum.

Saturday, June 4th
Blue Ridge Music Center Bus Trip: Montgomery Museum. Trip to Galax includes stops at Appaliccia Winery and Mabry Mill.

Saturday, June 11th, 9am - 3pm
18th Annual Coal Miners Day: Coal Mining Heritage Association. At the McCoy Community Park. Features exhibits, demonstrations, live music, great food, story-telling, antique autos, and a Memorial Service for Deceased Miners and Wives.

Saturday, June 18th, 9:30am to 3:30pm
Quilt Documentation Day: Giles County Historical Society. For those with quilts made in Giles County from pre-colonial times through 1999 to preserve the legacy of quilts and quilt makers for future generations. Descriptions and photographs will be collected to record the history of the quilts and quilt makers. Pre-registration required. $5 per quilt documented.

Saturday, June 18th
Floyd Town Jubilee: Floyd County Historical Society.

Sunday, June 19th
Juneteenth Commemoration: Historic Smithfield Plantation. A celebration of freedom on the lawn.  Admission is free.

Exhibit: Montgomery Museum. "Leading Ladies of Montgomery County: Unlocking Doors into a Man's World."

Exhibit: Floyd County Historical Society Museum. "Post Offices of Floyd County."

Art Exhibit: Montgomery Museum. Linda Bostic Smith. Reception June 7th, 5-7pm.

Monday, July 4th, 10am-2pm
Independence Day Celebration: Historic Smithfield Plantation. Bring a picnic, family and friends to the grounds of Historic Smithfield Plantation, the circa 1774 home of Revolutionary War Colonel William Preston and his wife Susanna.

Saturday, July 9th, 11am
Membership Meeting: Floyd County Historical Society.

Saturday, July 16th, 5:00pm and 7:00pm
Colonial Dinner: Wilderness Road Regional Museum.Reservations required. Famous buffet home-style dinner cooked in the museum's kitchen. Single $20, couple $38. Age 6-12 $10. Take-out available.

Saturday, July 23rd, 10:00am to 4:00pm
Civil War 150 Legacy Scanning Project: Giles County Historical Society. Representatives from the Library of Virginia will be at the Historical Society to scan Civil War documents including letters, ledgers, diaries, maps, sketches, photographs, notices, and other papers to be included in the electronic archives at the Library of Virginia for use by researchers. Call 921-1050 for an appointment.

Exhibit: Montgomery Museum. "Leading Ladies of Montgomery County: Unlocking Doors into a Man's World."

Exhibit: Floyd County Historical Society Museum. "Post Offices of Floyd County."

Art Exhibit: Montgomery Museum. Linda Bostic Smith.

Sunday, August 13th, 1pm to 4pm
Antique Appraisal Day: Giles County Historical Society. Bring your family treasures to be appraised by Valley Auctions LLC. At the Pearisburg Country Club. $10 per item or 3 for $25.

Saturday, August 20th, 10am-3pm
Heritage Day: Montgomery Museum. Vintage craft demonstrations, fine arts, war re-enactors, antique cars, horse and buggy rides, antuque tools and engines, live entertainment and music.

Exhibit: Montgomery Museum."Civil War Sesquicentennial."

Exhibit: Floyd County Historical Society Museum. "Post Offices of Floyd County."

Art Exhibit: Montgomery Museum. Jennifer Martin. Reception September 1st, 5-7pm.

Saturday, September 10th, 11am
Membership Meeting: Floyd County Historical Society.

Saturday, September 17th
Harvest Festival: Floyd County Historical Society.

Saturday, September 24th, 10am-5pm
Harvest Festival: Historic Smithfield Plantation. Celebrate the fledgling orchard consisting of several heirloom varieties included in Col. William Preston’s inventory. Craft and food vendors, historical demonstrators. Admission charged.

Thursday, September 29th, 6:30pm
Historic Lecture Series: Blacksburg Museum and Historic Smithfield Plantation. "The Solitude Restoration" with architect Gibson Worsham. At Solitude on the Virginia Tech campus. Free.

Exhibit: Montgomery Museum. "Civil War Sesquicentennial."

Exhibit: Floyd County Historical Society Museum. "Post Offices of Floyd County."

Art Exhibit: Montgomery Museum. Cedric Rudisill. Reception October 1st, 5-7pm.

Saturday, October 8th, 9am-5pm and Sunday, October 9th, 11am-5pm
Fall Festival of Arts and Crafts: Wilderness Road Regional Museum. A magical time celebrating the essence of fall throughout the historic village of Newbern. Quality hand-made items, fun, food, entertainment, craft demonstrations. Free admission, plenty of parking.

Thursday, October 20th, 5:30pm
Historic Lecture Series: Blacksburg Museum and Historic Smithfield Plantation. "Historic Tree Walk" with Jay Stipes. At Historic Smithfield Plantation. Free.

Saturday, October 22nd, 10am- 12pm
History Chat: Montgomery Museum. Visit the historic former Barnes-Surface Motor co. and Virginia Inn for a tour and chat with new owner Bob Poff to learn about the renovation and history of one of the oldest buildings in Christiansburg. This special event will be held on site at 4 W. Main St. The entrance will be under the yellow awning on So. Franklin St. across from the Montgomery County Court House.

Exhibit: Montgomery Museum. "Civil War Sesquicentennial."

Exhibit: Floyd County Historical Society Museum. "Post Offices of Floyd County."

Art Exhibit: Montgomery Museum. Membership holiday exhibit. Reception November 3rd, 5-7pm.

Sunday, November 6th
Floyd Veterans' Parade: Floyd County Historical Society.

Thursday, November 10th, 7:30pm
Historic Lecture Series: Blacksburg Museum and Historic Smithfield Plantation. "Francis Preston" with Marge Davis who will present this talk about her research on Francis Preson, second generation of Smithfield's Preson family. At the Blacksburg Municipal Building, 300 South Main Street. Free.

Saturday, November 12th, 11am
Membership Meeting: Floyd County Historical Society.

Exhibit: Montgomery Museum. "Civil War Sesquicentennial."

Exhibit: Floyd County Historical Society Museum. "Post Offices of Floyd County."

Art Exhibit: Montgomery Museum. Membership holiday exhibit.

Thursday, December 1st, 7:30pm
Historic Lecture Series: Blacksburg Museum and Historic Smithfield Plantation. "Oral Histories of Blacksburg" presented by Virginia Tech Public History students. At the Blacksburg Municipal Building, 300 South Main Street. Free.

Friday, December 2nd
Dickens of a Christmas: Floyd County Historical Society.

Friday through Sunday, December 2 to 4, 1 - 5 pm
Holidays at Smithfield: Historic Smithfield Plantation. The celebration includes tea and savory and sweet treats in Susanna’s Tea Room and tours of the elegantly decorated 1774 home. In addition there will be traditional music, children’s activities, shopping in the museum store, greenery sales and more!

December 3rd through 23rd
Christmas on the Wilderness Road: Wilderness Road Regional Museum. Open house at the museum. Traditional Christmas with an emphasis on 19th century decorations. Sale of Mary Lee's Christmas candy, local history books, and other museum items make wonderful presents. Mulled cider to enjoy!

Sunday, December 4th, 1 - 4:30 pm
A Civil War Christmas Open House: Giles County Historical Society. Enjoy the Andrew Johnston House decorated for Christmas as it might have been during the Civil War.

Sunday, December 4th
Floyd Christmas Parade: Floyd County Historical Society.

Saturday, December 10th, 10am-12pm
Celebrate Christmas Past: Montgomery Museum. Bring something from your childhood to share (a toy, a memory, a photo or any special object).