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 British and German prisoners of war, known as the Convention Army. The Frontier Culture Museum of Virginia will come alive with scores of reenactors and [...]
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 British and German prisoners of war, known as the Convention Army. The Frontier Culture Museum of Virginia will come alive with scores of reenactors and [...]
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 and how they shaped and contributed to American culture. This event is a general admission event and is included in the Annual Pass.
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 the emergence of modern holiday celebrations as you move through the museum. Your journey will end on the 1850s Virginian farm, where you can make [...]
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 a wassail party, learn the dance Hey for Christmas, and create your own Yule Log centerpiece to take home. This workshop is $15 per person [...]
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 visit our German farm to learn about some German holiday superstitions and decorate your own ‘cookie’ ornament to take home. This workshop is $15 per [...]
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 are backdrops to new skits both heartwarming and comedic, and our warm apple cider and cookies will help spread the holiday cheer! Tours will run [...]
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 are backdrops to new skits both heartwarming and comedic, and our warm apple cider and cookies will help spread the holiday cheer! Tours will run [...]
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 are backdrops to new skits both heartwarming and comedic, and our warm apple cider and cookies will help spread the holiday cheer! Tours will run [...]
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 hear the poem read and decorate your own stockings to “hang by the fire with care!” This workshop is $15 per person and will run [...]
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 are backdrops to new skits both heartwarming and comedic, and our warm apple cider and cookies will help spread the holiday cheer! Tours will run [...]
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 are backdrops to new skits both heartwarming and comedic, and our warm apple cider and cookies will help spread the holiday cheer! Tours will run [...]