Blacksburg Museum

The Blacksburg Museum is a museum in the sense that the Town of Blacksburg pursues exhibits and a historic lecture series under the name, but there is currently no official headquarters for the museum. Plans are to headquarter the museum in the Alexander Black House, which is currently undergoing a renovation process. Odd Fellows Hall is also expected to become part of the museum once it is renovated, and the hall will be dedicated to preserving the contributions of African-Americans to the Blacksburg, Virginia, USA town. [http://www.blacksburg.gov/Index.aspx?page=19 Town of Blacksburg] ]

History and progress

In 1798, the Town of Blacksburg was laid out in a 16-square grid, which covered a 38-acre land plot bordered on four sides by Jackson, Draper, Clay and Wharton Streets. Many of the blocks now have different businesses located there, but a committee has been established to promote community awareness about the historical significance of many different locations downtown, especially the Alexander Black House. [ [http://www.collegiatetimes.com/stories/2008/04/30/blacksburg_s_balancing_act The Collegiate Times. "Blacksburg's balancing act"] ]

Mission

The mission of the Blacksburg Museum is to establish and inform a sense of place and time for Blacksburg, Virginia citizens and visitors.

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