Located in the restored Williams-Brown House Store, which served as a residence and store during the Civil War. Built in 1845, the house sits on the Great Wagon Road where stagecoaches, pioneers on horseback and Confederate soldiers traveled. Exhibits include a collection of local American Indian artifacts and displays that trace Salem history from its early settlement to present day. Guided tours are available. Open Tuesday-Friday 10am-4pm, Saturday noon-5pm.
Location:
801 E Main St, Salem Virginia 24153
Telephone
540-389-6760
Other History nearby:
(Lexington) 'Stonewall' Jackson House
(Altavista) Avoca Museum
(Bedford) Bedford City/County Museum
(Bedford) Bedford Historic Meeting House
(Ferrum) Blue Ridge Institute and Museum
(Lexington) George C Marshall Museum & Library
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02/21 Coming to The Salem area
Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival Harrisonburg VA June9-16 The Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival is a week-long summer music festival devoted to promoting an appreciation and understanding of the music of Bach and a featured composer, country, era or people.
Virginia Highlands Festival Abingdon VA August2-11 Showcasing Appalachian arts and crafts.
Appalachian Festival Beckley WV August23-25 The 17th Annual Appalachian Festival is three big days packed with arts, crafts, entertainment, music, food and fun!
Golden Delicious Festival Clay WV August30-September1 The Golden Delicious is the State Fruit of West Virginia. Clay County is the birthplace of the golden delicious. Antique Car Show, Art Auction Baking Contest,
5K Run/Walk, Golf Tournament.
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