Glencoe Mansion, Museum & Gallery will host a panel discussion on February 5, “The African-American Experience After Emancipation,” as part of the opening of its new exhibit, “Building a New Life.”

The evening will begin with an opening of the exhibit at the Glencoe Mansion, which will take place from 4-6PM.

The opening will be followed at 6PM with the Panel Discussion at the Radford City Council Chambers, conveniently located adjacent to the museum site. The panel will be comprised of three experts in the field–Hilary Green, PhD; Michael “Mickey” Hickman, PhD; and Dan Thorp, PhD.

Hilary Green, who is participating through the support of Virginia Tech’s Virginia Center for Civil War Studies, is a James B. Duke Professor of Africana Studies at Davidson College, who is releasing her new book Unforgettable Sacrifice: How Black Communities Remembered the Civil War.

Michael “Mickey” Hickman is President of the Calfee Community & Cultural Center Board of Directors located in Pulaski, Virginia and he is also the chair of its museum and history committee. He retired after 42 years with Pulaski County Public Schools where he worked as a principal, high school history teacher and coach.

Dan Thorp is an associate professor of history at Virginia Tech. He is the author of four books and nearly two dozen articles on a range of topics in 18th and 19th-century American history. His most recent works have focused on the history of African Americans in Montgomery County during and after the era of slavery.

The exhibit and discussion are one part of a project that has been made possible by The Commonwealth History Fund by the Virginia Museum of History & Culture and Dominion Energy. The grant has allowed the museum to increase its accessibility through the installation of a stairlift that allows even more people of diverse physical needs to explore the museum. It has also made it possible to place protective window coverings over the windows to help mitigate light damage to valuable artifacts.

The Opening & Panel Discussion are open to the public and free to attend.

Glencoe Mansion, Museum & Gallery will be opening of a new exhibit, “Building a New Life,” on February 5 from 4-5:45pm.

The new exhibit will explore the Reconstruction Era, the pivotal era after the American Civil War, both as a political movement and as a lived experience, with special emphasis on the African-American perspective, especially as it relates to Southwest Virginia. The new exhibit and discussion are made possible through a grant from The Commonwealth History Fund administered through the Virginia Museum of History & Culture and funded by Dominion Energy.

The evening will begin with an opening of the exhibit at the Glencoe Mansion, which will take place from 4 to 5:45 PM. The new exhibit will be on permanent display, but for Black History Month it will be on special display in the Gallery located on Level One.

The opening will be followed at 6 PM with the Panel Discussion at the Radford City Council Chambers. Check back later this week for more details.

The Opening and Panel Discussion are open to the public and free to attend.

Glencoe Mansion is looking forward to its annual Handcrafted Holiday Market & Glencoe Open House. Shop with talented, one of a kind local artisans and visit the Glencoe Mansion Gift Shop for unique holiday gifts, while the Mansion will be decorated in picturesque holiday decor.

Event takes place Saturday December 14, 11am-3pm. Vendors may apply using the event link below.

https://facebook.com/events/s/handcrafted-holiday-market-gle/1978228215941370/

FRIENDS of the Blue Ridge and Glencoe Mansion are pleased to sponsor an exciting new musical collaboration with rising bluegrass star Addie Levy called, “The Glencoe Sessions.” The series provides for an intimate listening experience with a diverse array of musical talent from our Blue Ridge region. “The Glencoe Sessions” will be held the first Friday of each month from September to December within the historic Glencoe Mansion.

You can learn more by clicking here.

December 6: Domino–In the heart of Nashville, the trio of Cole Ritter, Luca Chiappara, and Addie Levy weaves a stellar blend of Bluegrass, Jazz, and Swing. Their music, polished through years of exploration, brings a magic to the stage. All three members are nationally touring musicians, working for multiple artists and touring under their own names. 

Tickets are $15 per person per session, or $50 for tickets to all four sessions. For more information or to purchase tickets please visit blueridgejamboree.com or blueridgefriends.org. There will be beverages available for purchase.

FRIENDS of the Blue Ridge and Glencoe Mansion are pleased to sponsor an exciting new musical collaboration with rising bluegrass star Addie Levy called, “The Glencoe Sessions.” The series provides for an intimate listening experience with a diverse array of musical talent from our Blue Ridge region. “The Glencoe Sessions” will be held the first Friday of each month from September to December within the historic Glencoe Mansion.

You can learn more by clicking here.

November 1: Earl White–Earl White has been a fixture in the old time music community for nearly 50 years. Known for his broad collection of tunes and his driving style, Earl is one of the founding members of the Green Grass Cloggers and remains one of the few Black Americans carrying on the string band tradition.

Tickets are $15 per person per session, or $50 for tickets to all four sessions. For more information or to purchase tickets please visit blueridgejamboree.com or blueridgefriends.org. There will be beverages available for purchase.

Please note: Earl White will be the performer this month, not Justin Golden as previously slated.

FRIENDS of the Blue Ridge and Glencoe Mansion are pleased to sponsor an exciting new musical collaboration with rising bluegrass star Addie Levy called, “The Glencoe Sessions.” The series provides for an intimate listening experience with a diverse array of musical talent from our Blue Ridge region. “The Glencoe Sessions” will be held the first Friday of each month from September to December within the historic Glencoe Mansion.

You can learn more by clicking here.

October 4: Pythagoras–Forged in the heart of Johnson City, Tennessee, Pythagoras pushes the boundaries of bluegrass and acoustic music. Pythagoras’ members include Grant Dresnok (guitar & lead vocals), Gracie Grossman (fiddle), Joe Henson (Mandolin), and Lexi Wagnitz (upright bass). If you like the hard-driving bluegrass, groovy fiddle tunes, jam bands, and a lot of original material, you’ll love Pythagoras’ sound.

Tickets are $15 per person per session, or $50 for tickets to all four sessions. For more information or to purchase tickets please visit blueridgejamboree.com or blueridgefriends.org. There will be beverages available for purchase.

Join us as we welcome the artwork of Sidra Kaluszka to the Glencoe Mansion Gallery.

Opening Reception Friday, September 13th 5:30-7pm

Sidra Kaluszka is a multifaceted artist who specializes in both ceramics and watercolors. She is heavily influenced by her appreciation for nature & natural light. Kaluszka has a MFA with a double concentration in 2D & 3D art and is based in Southwest Virginia.

"Do You Dream In Color" is a fascinating show that features detailed surrealist cyanotypes as well as a selection from her "Sweet Home Appalachia" gelli prints.

The show is free to attend and open to all.

"Do You Dream In Color" will be on display September 4th through October 27th, with works available for purchase.

Radford Noon Rotary and Glencoe Mansion will host a closing ceremony of the “Field of Honor” at Glencoe Mansion on Wednesday, September 11, at 5 pm. The theme of the ceremony is, “Making the City Come Alive: Honoring Our Heroes,” and will recognize both the military and first responders. The event will mark the end of the second year of the “Field of Honor” that has been on display since May.

The evening will begin at 5 pm with an opening of bagpipe music provided by musician Andrew Meeks. The official ceremony follows at 5:30 and will include remarks from multiple members of the community, including Radford Mayor David Horton, City Council Member Jessie Foster, Rev. Dr. Gina Rhea of Unity Christian Church, as well as remarks from the leadership of the Radford Noon Rotary and Glencoe Mansion. The ceremony will be followed by a reception on the museum grounds until 7 pm.

The ceremony and reception are open to the public, and there is no admission charge. The Radford Noon Rotary and Glencoe Mansion invite all flag sponsors, those who have served in the military or as first responders, and those whose lives have been affected by these heroes to attend this special event.

To learn more click the Press Release.

The image is courtesy Waggaman Photography.

FRIENDS of the Blue Ridge and Glencoe Mansion are pleased to sponsor an exciting new musical collaboration with rising bluegrass star Addie Levy called, “The Glencoe Sessions.” The series provides for an intimate listening experience with a diverse array of musical talent from our Blue Ridge region. “The Glencoe Sessions” will be held the first Friday of each month from September to December within the historic Glencoe Mansion.

You can learn more by clicking here.

September 6: Jim Lloyd–Musical eclectic, singer, old-time banjo great, public radio host, music teacher, bluegrass rhythm guitarist, storyteller, banjo museum curator, barber of Rural Retreat, Virginia, Jim Lloyd has established himself as a towering figure in Appalachian music today.

Tickets are $15 per person per session, or $50 for tickets to all four sessions. For more information or to purchase tickets please visit blueridgejamboree.com or blueridgefriends.org. There will be beverages available for purchase.

Radford Noon Rotary will host a dedication of the “Field of Honor” on the grounds of Glencoe Mansion on Memorial Day Monday, May 27th, at 2 pm. The event will be the official start of the Field of Honor display of American flags sponsored to honor heroes of all types from service members to individuals who have made an impact on someone’s life.

The ceremony will include remarks from multiple members of the community. Master of Ceremonies Dr. Richard Harshberger will lead the program, which will include Mayor David Horton, Radford VFW Commander Gary Harris, Grove United Methodist Church Rev. Dr Jan C. Nicholson Angle, and Virginia Delegate Jason Ballard. A 21-gun salute will be provided by the Dublin American Legion Post 58.

The Radford Noon Rotary is a volunteer organization dedicated to advancing Radford through good deeds. The Field of Honor is comprised of flags sponsored by members of the community, and the proceeds will benefit multiple organizations. Some of the organizations will include: Radford University Scholarships for Students from Radford High School, Vittles for Vets, Elf Shelf, the Women’s Resource Center, Beans and Rice, Radford-Fairlawn Daily Bread, Sleep in Heavenly Peace, and the Glencoe Mansion.

The Field of Honor display, which the Radford Noon Rotary plans to be an annual project, will be on display from Memorial Day through the end of July. Please be sure to visit the flags and honor our heroes. Glencoe Mansion is free to visit and is open Wednesday through Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm and Sunday from 1 pm to 4 pm.

Glencoe Mansion is pleased to announce its new art show, “Voyager” by Roanoke based artist Nick Milinazzo. The show will be on display May 8th through June 23rd.

There is an opening reception Thursday, May 16, from 5 pm to 6:30 pm.

Nick Milinazzo presents “Voyager”, which takes the audience through the progression of his work spanning the past three years. As Nick explores new styles and iterations of his work, his voyage is also a way of self-reference. Using composition, color theory, and reflection, “Voyager” is a stunning exhibition that allows for open interpretation and is visually engaging.

Shop local and handmade at the Spring Fever Handcrafted Market! Enjoy shopping with 20+ unique & one-of-a-kind artisans, makers, and modern crafters!

Saturday May 11th
Market runs 10am-3pm
Glencoe Mansion will be open until 4pm

CURRENT VENDOR LIST:
Classic Murphy
Sun & Spruce
Scallywag Letterpress
Little Blue Echo
The Stray Shop
The Happy Swallowtail
Kelly’s Krystal Jewelry
Creative Mountaintop
Skyline Embroidery
Augusta Poplar Art

Check back as we add more vendors!

For vendor application, please email arts@glencoemansion.org or apply directly at https://forms.gle/S5rmSR586zBiUnUu5

Free to attend; there is no admission charge to view the museum. Make sure to visit the Glencoe Mansion Gift Shop, which is also home to unique handcrafted goods & Radford themed souvenirs!

Glencoe Mansion is pleased to announce its new art show, “Radford Student Art Show", featuring the artworks of students from Radford City Public Schools. The show will be on display March 16 through April 28.

There will be an opening reception Saturday, March 23, from 12 pm to 2 pm.

The show features the works of students from 7th through 12th grade, representing John Dalton Intermediate School & Radford High School.

To stay updated on the Radford High School Visual Arts program, you can follow at @bobcatartdept on Instagram and Radford HS Visual and Performing Arts on Facebook.

Glencoe Mansion is free to visit and is open Wednesday through Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm and Sunday from 1 pm to 4 pm.

We are thrilled to continue the tradition of the annual Handcrafted Holiday Pop-Up Market, along with Glencoe Mansion's Open House, on December 9th. Shop with 25+ unique & exceptional artisan vendors - all local and hand crafted!

Decorated for the holiday festivities, visit Glencoe Mansion Museum and stop in their gift shop for more holiday shopping.

Event runs 11am-3pm; Glencoe Mansion open 10am-4pm.

The Radford Heritage Foundation invites you celebrate Silver Anniversary of Glencoe Mansion, Museum & Gallery. Join us December 2, 2023 at 3:30 to celebrate 25 years of Glencoe.

Refreshments and appetizers will be provided at the Mansion, which will be decorated for a Silver Holiday.

There will be a short program at 4:30 p.m. to commemorate all our loyal supporters over the past twenty-five years as we look to the next twenty-five years and Go for the Gold!

Glencoe Mansion, Museum & Gallery is excited to announce its multi-artist winter-themed exhibit, “Winter in the Valley.” This exhibition features over 25 pieces of original art in a variety of mediums and styles. The artist reception will take place on Saturday November 25th from 1-3pm, which is in conjunction with Small Business Saturday, and where attendees can interact and meet the local artists.

November 25th celebrates Small Business Saturday – Glencoe Mansion Gift Shop features great gift ideas from local artisans and authors, Radford souvenirs, Radford and Virginia themed items, holiday décor, and more. The Glencoe Gift shop will be open from 10AM to 4PM to allow plenty of time to get a kick start on holiday shopping.

Glencoe Mansion, which will be decorated in a picturesque fashion for the holidays, is open for tours, photo opportunities, and visits throughout the season.

Craft & Draft returns on Saturday October 21, 2023

Shop with over 35 unique & quality hand-crafted artists, makers, and crafters and enjoy live local music all day long.  Plus, we'll have a variety of food trucks and craft beer on tap.

Mark your calendar for Radford's favorite FREE and family-friendly craft festival - music, vendor, and food line up coming soon.

Event takes place 11-6pm in the lower field next to Glencoe Mansion in Radford, VA. Rain or Shine

Event Information: www.craftanddraftva.com

Glencoe Mansion is pleased to announce we are partnering with Ingles Castle to host “Myths, Mysteries, and Spirits: A Haunted Tour of Radford”

Have you ever wondered what secrets, hauntings and local legends are swirling around us? Join us to hear the inside stories of what may be lurking in the shadows of the community. There will be four Haunted Tours the evening of October 14th.

Tour times begin at 5:15 pm, 6:15 pm, 7:15 pm, and 8:15 pm. Each tour lasts approximately one hour and 30 minutes. Tickets are required and space is limited, so act now to secure your spot. Tickets are $30. Purchase tickets online now at www.inglescastle.com (with additional processing fee). Due to site limitations, the tour requires climbing stairs and walking reasonable distances.

For more information, please visit www.inglescastle.com

and https://www.glencoemansion.org/news-announcements/ingles-castle-haunted-history-tour

On Saturday, September 9, from 1:30-3 pm there will be a book signing featuring author Sally Grayson Chinn, designer Cindy Moore and illustrators Harriet Anderson and Carolyn Turner. Seth and the Secret of the Butterfly is a lovely children’s book that reminds all of us that while we may have a disability, it doesn’t mean that we do not have wonderful gifts within to share with the world.

Copies of the book will be available for purchase at the museum.

Glencoe Mansion is pleased to announce its new art show, “Watercolor Reflections,” featuring the works of The Watercolor Class at the Radford Recreation Center. The show will be on display September 1 through October 29. There will be an opening reception Friday, September 8, from 5:30-7 pm.

The Radford Recreation Center offers watercolor classes to older citizens who are interested in learning something new and creative after a lifetime spent working and raising families. Since the start of these classes in 2010, classes have grown in numbers, attracting not just retired seniors, but younger people as well. Students range from beginners to life-long artists; they are taught step by step watercolor process, drawing and composition, and experimentation with various techniques.

Glencoe Mansion will host an opening reception for its July-August 2023 Gallery Exhibit, “A Journey For All,” a multi-artist show themed on the life and times of Mary Draper Ingles.

“A Journey For All” will be on display July 12 - August 20 in the Glencoe Mansion Gallery. The Opening Reception will take place on Friday July 28 th from 5:30-7pm at Glencoe Mansion as part of the Mary Draper Ingles Festival. Also that evening, other festivities include live music at Long Way Brewing and the conclusion of the Radford Arts Show at the Radford University Art Museum on Tyler.

Glencoe Mansion will be closed Sunday June 18.  We hope you will join us at Wilderness Road Regional Museum where we will be participating in their Juneteenth Celebration.

 The event is 2:00-5:00pm June 18 at Wilderness Road Regional Museum, 5240 Wilderness Road Dublin, VA 24084.

There will be kids activities, African dancers and drummers performing, a drum circle, yard games, Juneteenth-themed storytelling and children’s book giveaways by Pulaski County Library System, and a panel discussion on the history of slavery in Appalachia. There will be two food trucks (Draper's Bakers and Lizard Licks), a Cake Raffle (all home baked!), cornbread tasting, and we'll also be raffling off a variety of other items, including several African sculptures.

It's going to be a fun afternoon, and we're thrilled you'll be there!

Radford Noon Rotary will host a dedication of the “Field of Honor” on the grounds of Glencoe Mansion on Memorial Day Monday, May 29, at 2 pm. The event will be the official start of the Field of Honor display of American flags sponsored to honor heroes of all types from service members to individuals who have made an impact on someone’s life.

This image is courtesy Waggaman Photography.

Please find more information, including a press release, at https://www.glencoemansion.org/news-announcements/radford-noon-rotary-to-dedicate-field-of-honor-at-glencoe-mansion

Glencoe Mansion is pleased to announce its new art show, "For the Love of Art," featuring the artworks of students from Radford City Public Schools. The show will be on display March 18 through April 30. There will be an opening reception Saturday, March 18, from 11 am to 2 pm. The show features the works of students from 3rd through 12th grade, representing three Radford City schools. There will be an opening reception on Saturday, March 18, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm.

Glencoe Mansion, Museum & Gallery will open a new exhibit, "Slavery in Appalachia," with a panel discussion and opening reception on Friday, January 27.  The panel discussion will begin at 5:30 and the opening reception will begin at 6:45.

The Panel Discussion will take place at the City Council Chambers, adjacent to Glencoe Mansion. The panel consists of five historians and members of the community who have explored the history of slavery in the region and its effects. The panelists include Dr. Theresa Burriss; Sarah Carter; Howard Eaves, Sr; Dr. Michael Hickman; and Dr. Daniel Thorp.

Following the Panel Discussion will be the unveiling of the exhibit itself at Glencoe Mansion, accompanied by an opening reception. Both events are open to the public, and there is no admission charge. The exhibit will be on permanent display at the Glencoe Mansion. During the month of February, it will be on display on Level One (Gallery Level) of the museum.

The exhibit has been made possible through a grant from the Virginia Humanities.

The topic of slavery in Appalachia is a subject that is not well known. Many falsely believe that it did not exist in the mountains. However, from the earliest years of European settlement, slavery has been part of the fabric of the region. The New River Valley was no exception, especially as the number of enslaved people in the area grew tremendously in the decade leading up to the Civil War. The exhibit and panel discussion will explore the complicated history of slavery from its beginning until its abolition.