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Sept/Oct 2026

Sept/Oct 2026

Past Meets Present

Local museums are transforming the visitor experience with hands-on exhibits, cutting-edge technology and community-focused programming that bring history, science and art to life.

Sep 1, 2025
By: Sarah Riddell

Fran Ferguson Retiring from Salem Museum

Fran Ferguson is retiring after seven years as director of the Salem Museum

Aug 16, 2024
By: RKR

Talk & Tour: Documentary Screening & Walking Tour of Roanoke College’s Historic Campus

A team of Roanoke College faculty and student researchers are discovering more about the history of slavery at Roanoke College and the contribution enslaved people made to its founding and early development.

Apr 24, 2023
By: RKR

Salem Museum Speaker Series: Taking a Look Through Their Eyes

Get a behind-the-scenes look at the Salem Museum’s newest gallery, Through Their Eyes: The Moments That Made Salem, on April 20.

Apr 13, 2023
By: RKR

New Gallery Opening and Living History Day at the Salem Museum

The Salem Museum announces a new permanent history gallery opening in late March.

Feb 23, 2023
By: RKR

Free, Family-Friendly Fun at Salem Museum

Kids of all ages will enjoy the exhibits and fun to be found at the Salem Museum.

Jan 24, 2023
By: Stacey Manganelli

Salem Museum Speaker on William Dabney

The Salem Museum's next Speaker Series will host author and historian Forest Jones to discuss African American soldier William Dabney.

Jan 23, 2023
By: RKR

Salem Museum Hosts Discussion on Warm Springs Pools’ Restoration

The Salem Museum will host a Zoom discussion about the restoration of Warm Springs Pools with Julie Langan, the Director of the Department of Historic Resources.