Southwest VA Museum State ParkSpecial Events 2010

Box 742Big Stone Gap, VA 24219

(276) 523-1322www.virginiastateparks.gov

Celebrate the rich tradition of the old-time and bluegrass music of Southwest Virginia.

Activites include competitions, jams, and performances by well-known local and regional

musicians. Admission for those 13 and older is $10 in advance and $15 at the gate. Children 12 and younger are admitted free.

For more information please visitwww.gatheringinthegapmusicfestival.com

August28—Mystery in the Mountains

This role-playing evening centers around a real-life event from Southwest Virginia's

past. This year, our mystery looks at "Murderous Mary," the elephant

hung for murder in 1916. Step back in time and help your host, General Rufus Ayers, sift

through the clues and determine if Mary acted alone or did someone else have a hand in killing

Red Eldridge. Open to anyone age 16 or older.$10 fee per person. Deadline for

registration is July 31 - limit 25 people

October 31 - Hoot‘n’Haints

Learn about the origins of Halloween and how many of today's spooky traditions came

to be. There will also be a variety of Halloween themed games and crafts. This program is free

and open to all trick-or-treaters

29 - Gathering in the GapMay November 14 - December 31

Festival of Trees

For the 15th year running, the museum hosts a beloved holiday tradition, the Festival of Trees.

More than 80 trees will be on display. Individuals, families, churches, businesses,

schools and civic groups in the region provide the decorations. Step into a lovely, enchanting atmosphere of community and holiday spirit.

Regular admission rates apply.

December4 - Breakfast with the Grinch

Join everybody's favorite humbug, the Grinch, and Cindy-Lou Who for a

festive holiday meal . We will read the Dr. Seuss classic How the Grinch Stole Christmas

while we enjoy a meal that includes green eggs and ham. There will be two seatings for breakfast: 9:00 a.m. and

10:00 a.m. Advance reservations are required. Fee: $10.00. Limit of 20 people per seating.

Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. . Registration and payment deadline is November 26.

For more information about these and all other programs at Southwest Virgrinia Museum

State Park,please call 276-523-1322

The programs is 5p.m. to 9p.m.

BIG STONE GAP, VA