by Rain Smith | May 10, 2021 | History
Scott County Historical Society137 East Jackson StreetGate City, VA. 24251Hours: Wed., 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Thurs., 11 am.-2 p.m.Also open by appointment by calling 423-288-3977.
by Pam Cox | Jul 20, 2020 | History
One of the nation’s most historic routes, the Daniel Boone Wilderness Trail was blazed by the legendary frontiersman in 1775 from the Long Island of the Holston at what is now Kingsport TN, through the Cumberland Gap of Virginia into Kentucky. It would become...
by Pam Cox | Mar 4, 2019 | History
Continue the journey along the Wilderness Road by visiting the new Daniel Boone Wilderness Trail Interpretative Center, located in Duffield, Virginia. The new center overlooks Kane Gap–a visible representation that shows the path settlers once toon on...
by Pam Cox | Mar 1, 2019 | History
The Anderson Blockhouse was built in the late 1700s to protect European settlers from Indian attacks. The original location of the blockhouse can be visited along the Daniel Boone Wilderness Trail while a replica can be seen at Natural Tunnel State Park. John...
by Pam Cox | Mar 1, 2019 | History
Fannon’s Train museum is located at the intersection of Highway US 23, 421, and 58, in Duffield, Virginia. Free admission. Call in advance 276-431-2428. Kenny Fannon, and his grandson, Ruston Fannon, are preserving the history of the railroad in...
by Pam Cox | Mar 1, 2019 | History
The historic Bush Mill takes you back to a time when people lived simpler lives, when millwrights and craftsmen used Scott County’s abundant natural resources — limestone, wood, water and hilly terrain — to build overshot, water-powered grist mills with wooden gears,...
by Pam Cox | Dec 26, 2018 | History, Music, Wedding & Meeting Venues
The Carter Family Fold and Museum offers families a retreat to bluegrass music. The “Fold,” as it is affectionately called, is operated to honor the famous Carter Family — A.P., Sara, and Maybelle — pioneers in country music. Today, Saturday...
