The town of Big Stone Gap has just over 5000 inhabitants and has several interesting attractions within the town limits along with several others a short drive away. Some of the highlights of Big Stone Gap are the Harry W Meador Jr. Coal Museum and the June Tolliver House.
The Harry W Meador Jr Coal Museum located in Big Stone Gap provides visitors with the history of coal mining in Virginia. Also on display are items used in the extraction of coal from the mines along with a variety of other interesting memorabilia. Strangely enough, a small dentist office is located on the site as well.
The Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State is located in Big Stone Gap. Visitors will find collections related to the town's pioneering days and the coal boom of the late 19th Century. The museum is housed in an 1880s mansion.
Address: Southwest Virginia Museum, Box 742, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219-0742, United States
Phone: 1 (276) 523-1322, Fax: 1 (276) 523-6616
Hours:
March 1 to May 30: 10am-4pm; Sun:1pm-5pm; Fri:9am-4pm; Sat:10am-5pm; Closed: Mon
May 31 to September 6: 10am-4pm; Sun:1pm-5pm; Fri:9am-4pm; Sat:10am-5pm; Closed: Mon
September 7 to December 31: 10am-4pm; Sun:1pm-5pm; Fri:9am-4pm; Sat:10am-5pm; Closed: Mon, Mon
Always closed on: Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November ), Christmas - Christian (December 25)
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