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Sites Of Interest And Annual Events List of attractions with contact information Crooked Roads http://www.crookedroadvirginia.com Abingdon Cinemall 721 East Main Street Abingdon Cinemall contains 12 movie theaters with wall-to-wall screens, all stadium seating, plush rocking chairs, and state-of-the-art digital surround systems. The complex also contains a "Kid's Corral," featuring an exciting indoor interactive playground for children aged 3 to 9, and a 30 game arcade. Abingdon Historic District The Abingdon Historic District is a collection of eighteenth and nineteenth century domestic and commercial buildings that illustrate the variety of architectural styles and forms that appeared on the main thoroughfare of a rural Virginia town. A farm winery located on a 50-acre farm along the South Holston River. Winery tours and tastings are available during open hours. A small gift shop of wine-related items is also on site. Inside an 1890’s freight station, you can visit artists’ studios featuring painters, a potter, a weaver and more! The Arts Depot also presents changing exhibits, classes, and the Appalachian Center for Poets & Writers. Barter Theatre was established as the official state theatre of Virginia in 1933. It was founded by Robert Porterfield. John Golden’s “After Tomorrow” opened the theatre on June 10, 1933. Royalties to playwrights were paid in country hams. Anyone with something to trade or “barter” could attend a performance. The Barter Theatre is open year round. For a listing of shows click here. Damascus Damascus was once the timber center. Old log roads, and railroad beds (Virginia Creeper Trail) offer biking, hiking, and horse trails. Crossed by white water trout streams, Damascus is the entrance to both Jefferson and Washington National Forests. Call the town hall for information. 276-475-3831. Exchange Bank of Virginia The Exchange Bank of Virginia established an office in the late 1840’s. This structure is located on Abingdon’s Main Street and was both a bank and the residence of the banker. The Bank is a National Historic Landmark. Fields-Penn 1860 House Museum History comes alive in an 1860 house museum. This faithful restoration depicts the life of a prosperous family just prior to the Civil War. The Gallery at Barr Photographics Located in the heart of Abingdon Virginia's historic district, at 152 East Main Street, in the Greenway Trigg Building, is The Gallery @ Barr Photographics. Abingdon's oldest traditional photography studio; offering a full line of photographic services, two art galleries, a unique gift shop and a custom frame shop, specializing in conservation framing for all your needs. The gallery @ Barr Photographics contains three galleries, the Gift Gallery, the Studio Gallery and the Corner gallery where fine art exhibits, with meet the artist receptions, are presented in a rotation of six feature artists per year. Gallery hours are 10:00 to 6:00 or later! Monday - Saturday. Please call The Gallery @ Barr Photographics at 276-628-1486 for more information. Better yet, stop by.you may find something you can't live without! Harry L. Coomes Recreation Center Finished in 1994 the Coomes Recreation Center is the hub of Abingdon’s Parks and Recreation Department. This modern recreation and fitness complex enhances the programs and events of the town and provides opportunities for improving the quality of life for all our residents and visitors. Special events are held year round with the July 4 celebrations being one of the highlights. The facilities offer visiting families the opportunity to swim, play, and just relax during the day. Historical Society of Washington County Located in the Old Abingdon Train Station at Depot Square, the Society has become a leading center in the region for genealogical and historical research including local and regional history, published genealogies and family histories. The Martha Washington Inn was originally constructed in 1832 as the private residence of General Francis Preston and his wife Sarah Buchanan Campbell Preston. In 1858 it was purchased as a facility for a woman’s college and then renamed the Martha Washington College. In 1860 Martha Washington College held its first session and despite interruptions was able to operate through the Civil War. In 1919 Martha Washington College consolidated with Emory and Henry College. In 1937 the facility opened as a hotel. It remains in a 19th century atmosphere where each room is decorated with antiques. Montcalm Montcalm is located on a hilltop southeast of the orchard behind the Martha Washington Inn. It was the residence of Governor David Campbell from 1827 until 1859. Governor Campbell was an outspoken supporter of education and was one of the original trustees of the Abingdon Male Academy in 1803. Mount Rogers National Recreation Area The Mount Rogers Recreation Area includes facilities for hiking, camping and fishing. The old rail bed trail called the “Virginia Creeper” runs along the Whitetop Laurel Creek from Abingdon, VA to West Jefferson, NC. It is part of the Appalachian Trail that extends from Maine to Georgia. Old Mollie Steam Engine – Norfolk & Western Steam Engine 433 Located at the Virginia Creeper Trailhead on Green Springs Road, Abingdon’s Mollie engine is the same type of engine that pulled the Virginia Creeper Railroad for many years. Sinking Spring Cemetery The historical Sinking Springs Cemetery is located 3 blocks west of the Martha Washington Inn and contains the graves of some of Southwest Virginia’s earliest pioneers and Civil War soldiers. The Cave House Craft Cooperative A vintage 1857 Victorian mansion houses the 110-member Holston Mountain Arts and Crafts Cooperative. The juried traditional and contemporary work of regional crafts persons (50 mile radius) is displayed and sold Monday through Saturday 10 to 5:30 pm and Sunday 1-5 pm (Winter: Thursday through Saturday). The entrance to Wolf Cave is 10 feet off the alley behind the Shop. Though not open to the public, a view through the lattice work is an instant 250 year trip back to Daniel Boone’s time. Come see us!Contact Bill Gable at 276-628-7721 for more information. The oldest of Abingdon’s historical buildings and one of the oldest buildings west of the Blue Ridge now offers fine dining. Located in the historical district on Main Street. The Tavern has served as a post office, stage office, inn, pub and restaurant throughout the years. Honoring the area’s veterans from the Revolutionary War through the
Iraqi War. The Virginia Creeper Trail passes through some of the most beautiful scenery in Southwest Virginia as it gently climbs from Abingdon to Whitetop, Virginia. Traveling along the 34 miles of this former railroad bed can provide you with new insights about nature and man’s history as well as recreation and relaxation. The Virginia Highlands Festival began in 1948 and is held annually during the first two weeks of August. Activities and displays during the festival include arts, crafts, music, antiques tours of historic homes, and much much more! Virginia House The Virginia House located on Main Street held a monopoly on the Inns in the town for many years. It served travelers on the road to Tennessee and Kentucky. Washington County Courthouse The original courthouse was burned during the Civil War. The current building was erected on the original site and houses the Circuit Court, the Juvenile Court and the General District Court of Washington County. Washington County Fair The Washington County Fair is held annually in September. The festival includes displays of local crafts, tobacco and livestock. Popular performers provide entertainment at the nightly country music shows, and a carnival is set up each night. White’s Mill is a 150-year-old flour and grist mill located 3.5 miles from Abingdon. One of the only water-powered mills in existence in Southwest Virginia. The mill is a Virginia Historic Landmark. William King Regional Arts Center The William King Regional Arts Center is the site of the former Abingdon Male Academy and the William King School, which served the town for many years. Both an architectural and historical landmark, the Arts Center hosts cultural arts exhibits and special displays year round. |
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Abingdon,
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133 W. Main St
Abingdon, VA 24210
Phone:(276) 628-3167
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