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Visitor tip
Plan to visit multiple sites in one trip: The Heritage Center, Boyd Museum, Rockhouse Museum, and Lakes to Florida Museum are all part of the Wytheville Department of Museums system and worth exploring together
Visitor tip
If researching genealogy or family history, ask staff like Mary Kegley at the Wythe County Historical Society for assistance—they have extensive primary manuscript materials and genealogical files that may help with ancestry research
Visitor tip
Start at the Heritage Center first, as it serves as the anchor location with the most historical objects and information on display before visiting the other three satellite museums
Quick Facts
- Type
- Natural History Museum
- Organization
- Wythe County Historical Society
- Membership
- Available
What visitors say
The Heritage Center is a very important part of the Wytheville museum department. There is a lot of historical objects and information on display there. The personnel are very knowledgeable and friendly. I highly recommend a visit to…
Went to Wytheville to find out about my ancestors. Mary Kegley and others at the Wythe Co Historical Society were very friendly and helpful. Great place!
Most underrated group of professionals whose acts go unnoticed yet go beyond the call of duty: restlessly dedicated to serving their community and heritage with a vast amount of underutilized primary manuscript materials and…
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Did You Know?
- The Wytheville Department of Museums operates multiple interconnected sites including the Heritage Center, Boyd Museum, Rockhouse Museum, and Lakes to Florida Museum, creating a comprehensive museum complex across the town
- The museum's staff maintains vast collections of primary manuscript materials and genealogical files that have supported advanced academic research including graduate degrees and PhD dissertations
- The Wythe County Historical Society staff at the museum provides specialized genealogical research services, making it a resource for ancestry research and family history documentation
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