International Archaeology Day
Saturday, October 19th is International Archaeology Day, and the Frontier Culture Museum is offering archaeological activities all day! But just what is archaeology and why are we talking about it [...]
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Revolutionary War Weekend: Captive Beyond the Mountains
On October 26-27, 2024, join us for Captive Beyond the Mountains. Step into the year 1780, as the Revolutionary War raged throughout America, and western Virginia became home to thousands of [...]
Revolutionary War Weekend: Captive Beyond the Mountains
On October 26-27, 2024, join us for Captive Beyond the Mountains. Step into the year 1780, as the Revolutionary War raged throughout America, and western Virginia became home to thousands of [...]
Native American History Day
Native American History Day is happening at the Frontier Culture Museum on Saturday, November 2, 2024. We hope you'll join us as we explore the history of Native American nations [...]
Holiday Workshop Series: Pomanders
Start your holiday season with a special guided tour of our historic houses decorated for the season. Each house is decorated appropriately to its time period, and you can see [...]
Holiday Workshop Series: Yule Log Centerpieces
England has a long history of holiday traditions. One of the most beloved was wassailing, or toasting to the health of the farm and the neighborhood. Come join us for [...]
Holiday Workshop Series: Painting Springerle
German holiday traditions were brought to the American colonies by immigrants throughout the 18th century. Some have faded out of memory while others, like spice cookies, have remained popular. Come [...]
Lantern Tours
Save the date for our holiday Lantern Tours! Come ring in the holiday season with our walking tour around the Old World side of the museum. Our decorated historic houses [...]
Lantern Tours
Save the date for our holiday Lantern Tours! Come ring in the holiday season with our walking tour around the Old World side of the museum. Our decorated historic houses [...]
Lantern Tours
Save the date for our holiday Lantern Tours! Come ring in the holiday season with our walking tour around the Old World side of the museum. Our decorated historic houses [...]
Holiday Workshop Series: Decorating Stockings
First published in 1823, A Visit from St. Nicholas by C. Clement Moore was many American children’s first encounter with the Germanic St. Nicholas, later known as Santa Claus. Come [...]
Lantern Tours
Save the date for our holiday Lantern Tours! Come ring in the holiday season with our walking tour around the Old World side of the museum. Our decorated historic houses [...]