Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park: A Creepy Cryptids Program

Location of Southwest Virginia Museum in Virginia

Where

Program Location: Victorian Parlor
Main Park Address: Southwest Virginia Museum, 10 West First St. N., Big Stone Gap, VA 24219.

When

Oct. 24, 2026. 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Cryptid Tales Unleashed at Southwest Virginia Museum

Join park rangers and volunteers in the museum’s Victorian Parlor on Saturday, October 24 from 12-1 p.m. for an exciting exploration of southern Appalachia’s most captivating legends and local mysteries—from Norton’s legendary Woodbooger to the 1987 UFO sightings over Wytheville, Virginia. Come uncover the stories behind the folklore. The truth is out there.

No registration is required.

For more information, please call the park at 276-523-9640.

 

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Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: No.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 276-523-9640
Email Address: SWVAMuseum@dcr.virginia.gov

Event types

History/Culture | Kids/Family

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