Music of the Mountains Exhibit
2025-12-06 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-05 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-29 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-28 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-22 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-21 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-15 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-14 12:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) and 2 more dates | Floyd County Historical Society Museum, 217 North Locust St., Floyd, VA, 24091, United States
The Music of the Mountains exhibit at the Floyd Historical Society museum focuses on the music of Appalachia, particularly music that has a Floyd County touch. It includes items that range from early church music to the present music scene, along with information about individual musicians such as Blind Alfred Reed, Randall Hylton, Arthur Conner, as well as local groups.
The Museum is open each Friday and Saturday (through December 6) from noon until 4 pm. There is no admission fee.
The Museum Store specializes in books with a focus on local history. We also have a variety of other items, many of them perfect for gifting history lovers.
Come visit us in person while you’re in Floyd. There’s a friendly docent awaiting. And visit our website year-round; it’s always open and you can shop from wherever you are!

Reenacting History: Patrick Henry's "Liberty or Death" Speech
2025-11-15 10:30 - 12:00 | Floyd Center for the Arts, 220 Parkway Lane S, Floyd, VA, 24091, United States
Free public event, presented by Floyd County Historical Society. (Immediately following the Annual Meeting, which starts at 10.)
“Patrick Henry: Liberty or Death” — Patrick Henry Jolly, descendant of Patrick Henry, will portray his ancestor and recite the “Give me liberty or give me death” speech and share anecdotes.
Patrick Henry Jolly is a fifth great grandson of the American Patriot, Patrick Henry. Splitting his time between his native Ohio and Virginia, Patrick has been speaking on a variety of topics related to the personal and professional life of his ancestor, since 1992. Patrick can often be found at Red Hill, the last home and burial spot of Patrick Henry, located in Charlotte County, Virginia.

Historic Log Building of Floyd County and the Region
2025-06-14 10:30 - 11:30 | Floyd Center for the Arts, 220 Parkway Lane S, Floyd, VA, 24091, United States
Join us for the free event. Mike Pulice will be discussing the historic structures of Floyd County and the surrounding regions. Light refreshments will be served.

What We Carried-Tracing Appalachia's Musical Roots
2024-09-21 10:30 - 14:00 | Floyd Center for the Arts, 220 Parkway Lane S, Floyd, VA, 24091, United States
Join us for a comprehensive exploration of the development of a musical tradition that has become synonymous with our region. With special guest Emily Blankenship-Tucker, we will delve into the cultural roots of Appalachian music and uncover the stories of the people and customs that have shaped the distinct sounds of the mountain south.
