Alexander Black House & Cultural Center
Alexander Black House & Cultural Center
Alexander Black House & Cultural Center
4.5
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Kim H
Roanoke, VA1,583 contributions
Feb 2020 • Family
Beautiful building with gorgeous furnishings and woodwork that clearly has a place in Blacksburg history. Not many exhibits, especially when the one we wanted to see most was closed off for a meeting (we saw no notice on the website so we drove in from Roanoke). Paid parking, free admission, variety of local items in gift shop. Walkable to several local restaurants.
Written 23 February 2020
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dond7
Manakin Sabot, VA236 contributions
Jun 2015 • Couples
We were very lucky to have as a tour guide a board member whose mother knew the family. We loved the fact that so many items were original to the house.
Written 20 June 2015
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David W
4 contributions
Jul 2018 • Family
We visited the Alexander Black House and had a fantastic experience there. It really makes a difference that the person giving the tour is a historian / expert in history. We are lucky to have this resource in our little town. This is a great place to visit. :)
Written 25 July 2018
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Theresa C
Pembroke, VA39 contributions
Apr 2018
Really lovely woodwork throughout the house. The original ceilings are awesome too. You can't get into the old basement because the house has been moved. Nice visit for a cold day.
Written 15 April 2018
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debbie w
Stafford, VA876 contributions
Feb 2017 • Family
The staff was very friendly. It doesn't take long to walk through the main floor which is the museum. Some of the artifacts that were on display were really interesting to look at. The museum gives the history of the founding of blacksburg along with native American history in the area. There is a small children's area in the museum. It was interesting to learn that the house had been moved from its original location across the street. It was moved to make room for a parking garagw.
Written 23 February 2017
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DiAlJo
Hockessin, DE835 contributions
Sept 2016 • Family
Stumbled upon this restored, historic home while visiting our daughter at Virginia Tech. The docent was very nice and explained the history behind this home. One furnished room and beautiful detail through the rest of the first floor. Second floor is being prepared for future viewing. Included a small gift shop and young children's room. Free admission.
Written 18 September 2016
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DebbieGMadison_CT
Madison, CT270 contributions
Oct 2019 • Friends
They close at 4 and we arrived at 3:30 so we didn't get to spend time there. I downloaded the tour so can listen to it on the way home. Very friendly staff. Gorgeous turn of the century house. Comprehensive history of the house and Blacksburg.
Written 10 October 2019
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Sara T
Blacksburg, VA8 contributions
Apr 2019 • Couples
Fun to see this restored Victorian that was built by a member of Blacksburg's founding family. It has quite a story: once it was a funeral parlor and was moved not too long ago across the street to its present location. The Price House and Garden Museum, one of the town's original houses, is also fun to see, especially when the iris are blooming.
Written 16 June 2019
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DantesCaulfieldGatz
Savannah, GA52 contributions
Nov 2018 • Solo
I stopped by here on a rainy afternoon and took the short audio tour around the first floor of the home.
It is beautifully restored and the audio guide gave some interesting insights into both the history of Blacksburg and the Black family that formerly inhabited this house.
Total visit only took approximately 30-45 minutes and I enjoyed it thoroughly.
It is beautifully restored and the audio guide gave some interesting insights into both the history of Blacksburg and the Black family that formerly inhabited this house.
Total visit only took approximately 30-45 minutes and I enjoyed it thoroughly.
Written 2 November 2018
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Janet P
Blacksburg, Virginia34 contributions
Nov 2017 • Family
We have visited the permanent and temporary displays inside and outside at this beautifully restored facility. We often attend the Lifelong Learning presentations related to Blacksburg History and Heritage at the Alexander Black House
Written 24 June 2018
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