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 at a living history museum? Archaeology is the study of patterns of material culture, the tangible things that people made and used. Things that are [...]
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. Be sure to join us at 1:00 PM for a lecture by Michael Galban focusing on [...]