News

• Our new exhibit about the history of schools in Nelson is now open!»»
• A program on the Blue Ridge Railroad will be presented by Ed Fielding at the Massies Mill Ruritan Club, Sunday, June 17, 2:00 (sponsored by the Massies Mill Ruritan Club and the Nelson Co. Historical Society).

Events

• Saturday, May 19, 1:00–3:30: Program on our Living Rural Heritage»»
• Stay tuned for details about a Civil War Program in June!
• Sunday, July 8, 2:00, Ice Cream Social at Oakland, with the Historical Society

Exhibits

• Camille Room: The 1969 disaster in the wake of Hurricane Camille»»
• The Best Hope: History of Nelson County Public Schools - Now open!»»
• Cuttin' on the Lights: Rural electrification in the late 1930s»»
• A 19th-century tavern room»»

Come visit our unique museum in the heart of Virginia!

• It explores the relationship of Nelson County's history to the history of the state and the nation. More»
• It only opened in August 2008, but we've accomplished a lot and we have even bigger plans for the future. More»
• Built around 1838, it was originally a tavern and is listed in both the National Register of Historic Places and Virginia’s Historical Landmarks. More»
• It is closely associated with the Nelson County Historical Society, which owns the property on which it is located. More»

The Nelson Music Project

Because music is an especially rich part of the county's cultural heritage, we are focusing on it in several ways:

• • Producing programs featuring local musicians and genres, including a Tribute to Curtis Matthews in March 2011 (featuring Curtis, Jimmy Fortune and many others) and a program of Irish Music and Dancing. The most recent was Gospel—Nelson County Style in March 2012. Another big event is being planned for the Fall 2012!
• • Videotaping interviews with musicians—several have already been completed.
• • Planning to do an exhibit at the museum
• • Researching music that is indigenous to the county