THE GROUNDS AND SCHOOLHOUSE ARE OPEN ALL YEAR.
UNTIL APRIL 1, THE FARMHOUSE AND OUTBUILDINGS ARE
OPEN BY APPOINTMENT - CALL 276-783-3346
We are a non-profit organization that depends on your donations and support to tell the story of life on a 19th century Southern Appalachian farmstead
A true adventure into the past...
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The Settlers Museum of Southwest Virginia is a 67 acre open-air museum that tells the story of the people who settled in the mountains of Virginia and how its unique culture was developed. The Migration Story of the people who came to these mountains in the mid-1700s is a tale of two groups, the Scotch-Irish and the Germans, who carved their farms from the wilderness and formed the mountain culture. The farm, with its restored farmhouse and nine preserved outbuildings, and the 1894 schoolhouse provide a wonderful example of rural life in the late 19th century.
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1894 One Room Lindamood SchoolThe restored 1894 Lindamood School is a prime example of this self-sufficient culture that created its own schools.
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Outdoor Adventures
There are plenty of opportunities for hiking as the Appalachian Trail runs through the property, as well as Virginia's Wildlife and Birding Trail number MBW10. We invite you to relax with us on the porch at the farm, and learn about life in the mountains.
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Contact Us
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Visit
1322 Rocky Hollow Road P.O. Box 808 Atkins, VA 24311 Exit 54, I-81 |
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