Sharon Roger Hepburn, chair and professor of history, and Geoffrey Pollick chair and associate professor of religious studies, both of Radford University, will share a presentation, “Exploring Community History in Radford and Southwest Virginia,” at the Glencoe Mansion on April 14 at 7:00 p.m. In their talk, Hepburn and Pollick will discuss a new initiative at Radford University, the Community History Research Collective. The group, newly formed this year, “is a community of scholars who are working to tell a holistic and authentic history of this institution within the many contexts of its founding, growth, and transformations across decades.” The presenters will review the collective’s initial goals and projects, and invite collaboration from interested community members and organizations.

This event is open to the public. There is no admission charge.

Glencoe Mansion is pleased to announce its new art show, “Radford Student Art Show", featuring the artworks of students from Radford City Public Schools. The show will be on display March 18 through April 30.

There will be an opening reception Sunday, March 29, from 1 pm to 3 pm.

The show features the works of students from 7th through 12th grade, representing John Dalton Intermediate School & Radford High School. These talented young artists are showcasing works that were created in the classroom where they diligently learned about a variety of art movements, styles, and mediums. Works from Dalton Intermediate School were created under the direction of Kristy Bryant; and Radford High School, under the instruction of Savannah Leeman.

To stay updated on the Radford High School Visual Arts program, you can follow at @bobcatartdept on Instagram and "Radford HS Visual and Performing Arts" on Facebook.

The Glencoe Mansion Museum & Gallery will open a new art show of photographs by members of The Radford Photo Club. There will be an opening reception Thursday, February 5, from 5 to 6:30PM.

The Radford Photo Club is made up of professional and amateur photographers from throughout the New River Valley. The members meet monthly to share photographs, explore new techniques and subject matter and often create assignments to work on both as a group and independently. The club also hosts guest speakers, presentations, and educational workshops relating to photography.

The new exhibit at Glencoe Mansion will feature twenty-four pieces, which include both black & white and color images.

The Glencoe Mansion Museum & Gallery will open a new art show of photographs by members of The Radford Photo Club. There will be an opening reception Thursday, February 5, from 5 to 6:30PM.

The Radford Photo Club is made up of professional and amateur photographers from throughout the New River Valley. The members meet monthly to share photographs, explore new techniques and subject matter and often create assignments to work on both as a group and independently. The club also hosts guest speakers, presentations, and educational workshops relating to photography.

The new exhibit at Glencoe Mansion will feature twenty-four pieces, which include both black & white and color images.

Join us for four unforgettable evenings of music as The Glencoe Sessions return!

Held inside our historic mansion, these intimate concerts feature the following Blue Ridge artists:

Dec. 5 - Highland Reverie

Only 50 tickets are available for each show! $15 each or $50 for all four sessions.

More information and tickets can be found at: https://www.blueridgejamboree.com

Join us for the annual Handcrafted Holiday Market & Glencoe Open House on Saturday December 13th, 11am-3pm
(Rain Date scheduled for December 14)

Shop local and handmade at with 20+ unique & one-of-a-kind artisans, makers, and crafters, all with high quality items that are perfect for gift giving during the holiday season!

The Museum is Open! Visit the Mansion, which will be decorated in picturesque holiday decor. Glencoe Gallery will feature the works of local artist Yvonne Alderman. Explore the Glencoe Gift Shop, which houses a wide variety of handcrafted goods, Radford themed souvenirs, and one of a kind pieces perfect for gifting.

For list of vendors and info on how to become a vendor click here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1851910122395344

Come and experience the Glencoe Mansion Holiday Display like never before! New for 2025, you are invited to attend Glencoe after dark for "A Celebration of Light", Glencoe Holiday Open House. Enjoy the lighted décor with the backdrop of the beautiful historical museum and celebrate the season.

Glencoe Holiday Open House, December 11th, 5-6:30pm
600 Unruh Drive, Radford, Virginia
Free & suitable for all ages.

Small Business Saturday

November 29

Shop local, small and handmade at the Glencoe Gift Shop. There are a variety of new items, including many holiday-themed ones. All make for perfect gifts this holiday season, and best of all, you're supporting local artisans and your local museum!

Glencoe Mansion Gallery presents, "Imagination, Reality, and Memories,” featuring the works of artist Yvonne Alderman with the opening reception on Thursday, November 13, from 5:30 to 7 PM.

The name of Alderman’s show, “Imagination, Reality, and Memories,” truly speaks to the essence of her works as she draws from all three sources for the creation of her pieces. Her works are suffused with a sense of the fantastic as well as the nostalgic. They reflect her lived experience. Growing up in the Blue Ridge, she absorbed the culture and environment around her. She experienced the many ways that people of the region expressed themselves from gardening and quilting to telling family stories and painting. She was also inspired by the mountains and the flora and fauna that inhabit them.

Join us for four unforgettable evenings of music as The Glencoe Sessions return!

Held inside our historic mansion, these intimate concerts feature the following Blue Ridge artists:

Nov. 7 - Newfound Gap

Only 50 tickets are available for each show! $15 each or $50 for all four sessions.

More information and tickets can be found at: https://www.blueridgejamboree.com

Join us for four unforgettable evenings of music as The Glencoe Sessions return!

Held inside our historic mansion, these intimate concerts feature the following Blue Ridge artists:

Oct. 3 - Caitlin Krisko

Only 50 tickets are available for each show! $15 each or $50 for all four sessions.

More information and tickets can be found at: https://www.blueridgejamboree.com

Glencoe Mansion, Museum & Gallery is pleased to announce its newest art show: Kindly Mirrors – The Photography of Richard Miles “Dick” Shank & Gertrue Vest Shank

The thirty-two photographs in this exhibit were taken between 1912 and 1917 by a young couple living in Floyd County. Using a Brownie camera that Gertrue Vest owned before she married Dick Shank, the Shanks preserved their landscapes, joys, and day-to-day lives in images that appear almost contemporary.

Radford Noon Rotary and Glencoe Mansion will host the closing ceremony of “A Tribute to Heroes” at Glencoe Mansion on Thursday, September 11, at 5:30 pm.

The theme of the ceremony is, “Making the City Come Alive: Honoring Our Heroes,” and will recognize all the heroes in our community, from those in the military and first responders to those who’ve made a lasting impact on someone’s life. The event will mark the end of the third year of the flag display, “A Tribute to Heroes,” which has been on display since May.

Join us Friday, July 25th for “An Evening of Art” with The Southwest Virginia Regional Juried Art Exhibition "The Radford Art Show" at Radford University’s Tyler Gallery and the “Celebrating Appalachia” exhibition at Glencoe Museum.

"The Radford Art Show" at RU Art Museum on Tyler.
Featuring juried work in a variety of mediums by local artists.
Reception Friday, 5-7pm with award presentation at 5:30pm
214 Tyler Street, Radford VA
(Open Wednesdays - Fridays, 12-4pm)

"Celebrating Appalachia" at Glencoe Mansion, Museum & Gallery
Featuring works of local artists that represent our beautiful SWVA.
Reception Friday, 6-7:30pm
600 Unruh Drive, Radford VA
(Open Wednesdays - Saturdays 10am-4pm, Sunday 1-4pm)

Glencoe Mansion will unveil its new exhibit, “Mary Draper Ingles: Steps to Revolution,” on Thursday, July 10, with an opening reception beginning at 5 PM, and a panel discussion at 6 PM. All parts of the event will take place at the Radford City Council Chambers located at 10 Robertson Street, Radford, VA 24141.

This new exhibit takes Mary Draper Ingles' incredible story of human bravery and sets it against the equally fascinating historical times that transformed cultures, empires, and helped build a new nation. It seeks to explain these complexities and to provide greater insight into the social and cultural forces at play. The exhibit focuses special attention on the perspectives of the American Indians, whose voices have often been misrepresented or left out of the traditional narrative. It will also explain the motives that drove all the forces and cultures. The exhibit and panel discussion are made possible in part through a grant from the Virginia 250 Commission in partnership with Virginia Humanities.

The panel discussion will bring together five voices from the region to help illustrate this fascinating historical period. Panelists will include Dr. Stirling Barfield, Associate Professor of Psychology; Dr. Anthony Guidone, Assistant Professor of History; and Dr. Matt Oyos, Professor of History–all from Radford University. The discussion will also include Dr. Dan Thorp, Associate Professor of History at Virginia Tech and Dr. Melinda Wagner, Professor Emerita of Anthropology from Radford University.

The opening reception and panel discussion are open to the public, and there is no admission charge.

Radford Noon Rotary will host a dedication of “A Tribute to Heroes” on the grounds of Glencoe Mansion on Memorial Day Monday, May 26th, at 1 pm. The event will be the official start of “A Tribute to Heroes” display of American flags sponsored to honor heroes of all types from service members to first responders and to individuals who have made an impact on someone’s life. 

The opening ceremony will include remarks from multiple members of the community, including Virginia Delegate Jason Ballard, Radford Mayor David Horton, Radford VFW Commander Bob Hajny, and Pastor Morgan Whitfield of the Radford Presbyterian Church. The ceremony will also include bagpiper Jayna Sallis and an Honor Guard and 21-gun salute from Radford VFW Post 776.

Glencoe Mansion will host the artwork of Sam Linkous from May 3 through June 29. A resident of Blacksburg, Virginia, Sam is a multitalented and versatile fine artist and musician. On paper, Sam creates whimsical and unconventional pieces of art using inks and colors, one at a time, which are never reproduced.

There is an opening reception on Thursday May 8th, from 5:30pm to 7pm. The event is free to attend and suitable for all ages.

Sam Linkous’ inspiration for his current series of art, consisting of watercolor and ink paintings, began in 2020 as a way to provide something colorful and positive to post on his social media page when everything seemed to be negative. Posting his drawings on his Facebook feed, the positive reactions he received encouraged him both to continue drawing and to post daily.

Sam’s current work revolves around flowers that grow in his imagination, but he often incorporates items such as musical instruments, old cars and trucks, churches, and barns, or whatever else comes to mind, all of which represent his imagination and love of color. These works are never reproduced – each item he is showing, which includes framed works, matted works, and greeting cards – are completely one-of-a-kind originals.

Join us to celebrate 150 years of the Glencoe Mansion and Radford's history. We will honor those years of development with an interactive evening of fun, trivia, and discovery. Tea and Light desserts will be served.

The evening will also include a monumental announcement regarding Glencoe's future. 

Please RSVP by March 19

540-731-5031 or info@glencoemansion.org

Please consider contributing a special donation as we celebrate this milestone.

Glencoe Mansion is pleased to announce the annual Student Art Show featuring the students of Radford City Public Schools. The show will be on display now until April 27th.

There will be an opening reception Wednesday, March 19, from 5:30pm-7pm at Glencoe Mansion. We encourage our community to attend to show their support of these talented Bobcats. The event is free to attend & suitable for all ages.

The show features the works of students from John Dalton Intermediate School & Radford High School as well as Belle Heth & McHarg Elementary. These talented young artists are showcasing works that were created in the classroom where they diligently learned about a variety of art movements, styles, and mediums. Works from Radford High School were created under the instruction of Savannah Leeman; Dalton Intermediate School were created under the direction of Kristy Bryant; and McHarg & Belle Heth under the instruction of Tarri Gauck and Michelle Saunders.

To stay updated on the Radford High School Visual Arts program, you can follow at @bobcatartdept on Instagram and Radford HS Visual and Performing Arts on Facebook.

Museum Director Scott Gardner says, “We are so excited to once again partner with Radford City Public Schools and to showcase the dynamic artwork of Radford’s youngest citizens.” Gallery coordinator Lauri Murphy adds, “As a student, to have your artwork on public display is so special, and we at Glencoe are thrilled to be able to showcase their hard work and offer this show to our community.”

Glencoe Mansion is free to visit and is open Wednesday through Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm and Sunday from 1 pm to 4 pm.

Glencoe Mansion, Museum & Gallery will host a panel discussion on February 5, “The African-American Experience After Emancipation,” as part of the opening of its new exhibit, “Building a New Life.”

The evening will begin with an opening of the exhibit at the Glencoe Mansion, which will take place from 4-6PM.

The opening will be followed at 6PM with the Panel Discussion at the Radford City Council Chambers, conveniently located adjacent to the museum site. The panel will be comprised of three experts in the field–Hilary Green, PhD; Michael “Mickey” Hickman, PhD; and Dan Thorp, PhD.

Hilary Green, who is participating through the support of Virginia Tech’s Virginia Center for Civil War Studies, is a James B. Duke Professor of Africana Studies at Davidson College, who is releasing her new book Unforgettable Sacrifice: How Black Communities Remembered the Civil War.

Michael “Mickey” Hickman is President of the Calfee Community & Cultural Center Board of Directors located in Pulaski, Virginia and he is also the chair of its museum and history committee. He retired after 42 years with Pulaski County Public Schools where he worked as a principal, high school history teacher and coach.

Dan Thorp is an associate professor of history at Virginia Tech. He is the author of four books and nearly two dozen articles on a range of topics in 18th and 19th-century American history. His most recent works have focused on the history of African Americans in Montgomery County during and after the era of slavery.

The exhibit and discussion are one part of a project that has been made possible by The Commonwealth History Fund by the Virginia Museum of History & Culture and Dominion Energy. The grant has allowed the museum to increase its accessibility through the installation of a stairlift that allows even more people of diverse physical needs to explore the museum. It has also made it possible to place protective window coverings over the windows to help mitigate light damage to valuable artifacts.

The Opening & Panel Discussion are open to the public and free to attend.

Glencoe Mansion, Museum & Gallery will be opening of a new exhibit, “Building a New Life,” on February 5 from 4-5:45pm.

The new exhibit will explore the Reconstruction Era, the pivotal era after the American Civil War, both as a political movement and as a lived experience, with special emphasis on the African-American perspective, especially as it relates to Southwest Virginia. The new exhibit and discussion are made possible through a grant from The Commonwealth History Fund administered through the Virginia Museum of History & Culture and funded by Dominion Energy.

The evening will begin with an opening of the exhibit at the Glencoe Mansion, which will take place from 4 to 5:45 PM. The new exhibit will be on permanent display, but for Black History Month it will be on special display in the Gallery located on Level One.

The opening will be followed at 6 PM with the Panel Discussion at the Radford City Council Chambers. Check back later this week for more details.

The Opening and Panel Discussion are open to the public and free to attend.

Glencoe Mansion is looking forward to its annual Handcrafted Holiday Market & Glencoe Open House. Shop with talented, one of a kind local artisans and visit the Glencoe Mansion Gift Shop for unique holiday gifts, while the Mansion will be decorated in picturesque holiday decor.

Event takes place Saturday December 14, 11am-3pm. Vendors may apply using the event link below.

https://facebook.com/events/s/handcrafted-holiday-market-gle/1978228215941370/

FRIENDS of the Blue Ridge and Glencoe Mansion are pleased to sponsor an exciting new musical collaboration with rising bluegrass star Addie Levy called, “The Glencoe Sessions.” The series provides for an intimate listening experience with a diverse array of musical talent from our Blue Ridge region. “The Glencoe Sessions” will be held the first Friday of each month from September to December within the historic Glencoe Mansion.

You can learn more by clicking here.

December 6: Domino–In the heart of Nashville, the trio of Cole Ritter, Luca Chiappara, and Addie Levy weaves a stellar blend of Bluegrass, Jazz, and Swing. Their music, polished through years of exploration, brings a magic to the stage. All three members are nationally touring musicians, working for multiple artists and touring under their own names. 

Tickets are $15 per person per session, or $50 for tickets to all four sessions. For more information or to purchase tickets please visit blueridgejamboree.com or blueridgefriends.org. There will be beverages available for purchase.

FRIENDS of the Blue Ridge and Glencoe Mansion are pleased to sponsor an exciting new musical collaboration with rising bluegrass star Addie Levy called, “The Glencoe Sessions.” The series provides for an intimate listening experience with a diverse array of musical talent from our Blue Ridge region. “The Glencoe Sessions” will be held the first Friday of each month from September to December within the historic Glencoe Mansion.

You can learn more by clicking here.

November 1: Earl White–Earl White has been a fixture in the old time music community for nearly 50 years. Known for his broad collection of tunes and his driving style, Earl is one of the founding members of the Green Grass Cloggers and remains one of the few Black Americans carrying on the string band tradition.

Tickets are $15 per person per session, or $50 for tickets to all four sessions. For more information or to purchase tickets please visit blueridgejamboree.com or blueridgefriends.org. There will be beverages available for purchase.

Please note: Earl White will be the performer this month, not Justin Golden as previously slated.

FRIENDS of the Blue Ridge and Glencoe Mansion are pleased to sponsor an exciting new musical collaboration with rising bluegrass star Addie Levy called, “The Glencoe Sessions.” The series provides for an intimate listening experience with a diverse array of musical talent from our Blue Ridge region. “The Glencoe Sessions” will be held the first Friday of each month from September to December within the historic Glencoe Mansion.

You can learn more by clicking here.

October 4: Pythagoras–Forged in the heart of Johnson City, Tennessee, Pythagoras pushes the boundaries of bluegrass and acoustic music. Pythagoras’ members include Grant Dresnok (guitar & lead vocals), Gracie Grossman (fiddle), Joe Henson (Mandolin), and Lexi Wagnitz (upright bass). If you like the hard-driving bluegrass, groovy fiddle tunes, jam bands, and a lot of original material, you’ll love Pythagoras’ sound.

Tickets are $15 per person per session, or $50 for tickets to all four sessions. For more information or to purchase tickets please visit blueridgejamboree.com or blueridgefriends.org. There will be beverages available for purchase.

Join us as we welcome the artwork of Sidra Kaluszka to the Glencoe Mansion Gallery.

Opening Reception Friday, September 13th 5:30-7pm

Sidra Kaluszka is a multifaceted artist who specializes in both ceramics and watercolors. She is heavily influenced by her appreciation for nature & natural light. Kaluszka has a MFA with a double concentration in 2D & 3D art and is based in Southwest Virginia.

"Do You Dream In Color" is a fascinating show that features detailed surrealist cyanotypes as well as a selection from her "Sweet Home Appalachia" gelli prints.

The show is free to attend and open to all.

"Do You Dream In Color" will be on display September 4th through October 27th, with works available for purchase.

Radford Noon Rotary and Glencoe Mansion will host a closing ceremony of the “Field of Honor” at Glencoe Mansion on Wednesday, September 11, at 5 pm. The theme of the ceremony is, “Making the City Come Alive: Honoring Our Heroes,” and will recognize both the military and first responders. The event will mark the end of the second year of the “Field of Honor” that has been on display since May.

The evening will begin at 5 pm with an opening of bagpipe music provided by musician Andrew Meeks. The official ceremony follows at 5:30 and will include remarks from multiple members of the community, including Radford Mayor David Horton, City Council Member Jessie Foster, Rev. Dr. Gina Rhea of Unity Christian Church, as well as remarks from the leadership of the Radford Noon Rotary and Glencoe Mansion. The ceremony will be followed by a reception on the museum grounds until 7 pm.

The ceremony and reception are open to the public, and there is no admission charge. The Radford Noon Rotary and Glencoe Mansion invite all flag sponsors, those who have served in the military or as first responders, and those whose lives have been affected by these heroes to attend this special event.

To learn more click the Press Release.

The image is courtesy Waggaman Photography.

FRIENDS of the Blue Ridge and Glencoe Mansion are pleased to sponsor an exciting new musical collaboration with rising bluegrass star Addie Levy called, “The Glencoe Sessions.” The series provides for an intimate listening experience with a diverse array of musical talent from our Blue Ridge region. “The Glencoe Sessions” will be held the first Friday of each month from September to December within the historic Glencoe Mansion.

You can learn more by clicking here.

September 6: Jim Lloyd–Musical eclectic, singer, old-time banjo great, public radio host, music teacher, bluegrass rhythm guitarist, storyteller, banjo museum curator, barber of Rural Retreat, Virginia, Jim Lloyd has established himself as a towering figure in Appalachian music today.

Tickets are $15 per person per session, or $50 for tickets to all four sessions. For more information or to purchase tickets please visit blueridgejamboree.com or blueridgefriends.org. There will be beverages available for purchase.