Highland

Historical Society

Highland County, VA

Est. 1847

Settled ca. 1745

P.O. Box 63

McDowell, VA 24458

Phone:

540-396-HIST(4478)

Email

VISIT OUR NEW

MUSEUM SHOP

Click HERE

The Highland Museum
and Heritage Center

Hours:

Thursday through Saturday: 11:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M

Sunday - 1:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.

and by special appoinment

In case of SNOW, if Highland County schools are closed

the museum will be closed as well. On the weekend, conditions will dictate opening. Call the Museum if you are unsure.

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EXHIBITS CURRENTLY ON DISPLAY:

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GENERAL STORES OF HIGHLAND COUNTY

Photos of and memorabilia of some of the many family

operated stores that served residents of the county.

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BEFORE AND AFTER

A photo series showing the steps in the restoration

and renovation of the Mansion House.

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In the McDowell Battlefield Orientation Center room:

"THE BATTLE OF MCDOWELL"

the new 23 minute documentary film

-showing continuously-

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In the front hall of the museum:

The Fort George Powder House Lock

a frontier fort built during the

French & Indian War

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In the front Parlor room:

Quilts and Coverlets from Highland County

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and on rotating display,

numerous other artifacts of Highland County's history

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"Hamilton's Cheap Cash Store" - Headwaters

Coins found during porch excavation

Battle of McDowell

Fort George Lock

Highland County Quilt