Friends of the Museum
Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park

 

The Friends of the Southwest Virginia Museum organization was founded in 2005 and established as a 501 C 3 non-profit in 2007.  The group is a membership organization that meets monthly to plan and promote activities to support the efforts of the museum.  The group has initiated or promoted a number of projects to include: 

  • Assisting to identify historical photos in the museum's collections.
  • Assisting with exhibits.
  • Hosting the annual music festival "Gathering in the Gap."
  • Assisting in setting up the museum's virtual exhibit room.
  • Providing needed equipment for the museum's programs.
  • Providing assistance to the museum by hosting various volunteer groups throughout the year.
  • Host a website for the museum and for the Gathering in the Gap Festival.

OUR MISSION 

The mission of the Friends of the Southwest Virginia Museum is to act as a Citizens Support Organization (CSO) in assisting to identify and promote activities to conserve, enhance, and interpret the cultural and historic resources of the Southwest Virginia Museum.

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The Southwest Virginia Museum is a member of the American
Association of Museums, the American Association of State and Local History, and the Virginia Association of Museums.
 

HOW DO I JOIN THE FRIENDS GROUP?

 

Potential members may click here to view an online application (which may be printed) or CALL US AT 276-523-1322.  Written applications should be returned to the Friends of the Museum, either in person, or at the following address:

Friends of the Museum
P.O. Box 294
Big Stone Gap, VA  24219

Membership dues are $10.00 per person, per year.

 

All Friends members must complete a Virginia State Parks Volunteer Application.  The form will be provided to you at your first meeting.  As a Virginia State Park volunteer, you will receive incentives for your volunteer efforts at the Southwest Virginia Museum.