Carrol County Courthouse Museum - Hillsville, Virginia
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The Museum is located in the Historic Carroll County Courthouse on Main Street in the Downtown Historic District of Hillsville, Virginia.
Waymark Code: WM4YJY
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 10/14/2008
Views: 10
The museum shows the history of Carroll County and its surrounding communities. Exhibits and artifacts reflect the heritage of Carroll County, which was formed in 1842.
Early Native American artifacts recovered from nearby archaeological digs are also on display. Large Civil War collections including a drum used by a local unit are among the aritfacts.
The museum has extensive archives and reference materials in its resource section. Guided tours are available of the Historic Courthouse.
Theme:
Cultural History, Natural History
Street Address:
515 North Main Street
Hillsville, VA 24343
Hours of Operation:
10:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. on Saturday
Museum Size: Medium
Relevant Web Site: [Web Link]
Food Court: Not Listed
Gift Shop: Not Listed
Cost: Not Listed
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