Floyd County Historical Society

Category: Special Interest

  • Floyd County’s African American Contributors

    Floyd County’s African American Contributors

    Event by Jessie Peterman Memorial Library in Floyd Sunday, February 25, 2 – 4pm  in the Public Room at the Jessie Peterman Memorial Library in Floyd. (321 W Main St Floyd, VA 24091) Gino Williams, from the…

  • Volunteer opportunities available at the Museum

    Come be a part of an organization dedicated to preserving the history of Floyd County. We served over 500 visitors from 23 states and 3 countries in 2022! Volunteer with a friend, or spouse. Meet new friends.…

  • Memorials, Upcoming Events, Exhibit Invitation & More

    Join us September 14 for the pinnacle “50 Years of Virginia is for Lovers” event at the Floyd Center for the Arts MEMORIAL TRIBUTES We are saddened to announce the deaths of two dedicated Historical Society officers:…

  • Open House with Arthur Conner

    Open House with Arthur Conner

    Meet world renowned fiddle maker, Arthur Conner at our museum Open House on Sunday, October 21st, 2-4pm. See samples of Arthur’s work and listen to Mike Mitchell as he provides the fiddle tunes. Refreshments and good company…

  • Floyd Carpenter on Display in Winston-Salem Museum

    Floyd Carpenter on Display in Winston-Salem Museum

    Robert Leath, curator at the Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts (MESDA) in Winston Salem, NC, says that Christopher Slusher, Sr., was “absolutely one of western Virginia’s most important cabinetmakers.” Born in Lancaster County, PA, Christopher migrated…

Floyd County Historical Society

Floyd County Historical Society