Blacksburg Christiansburg Visitors Guide

Montgomery Museum of Art and History Montgomery County’s history is intertwined with art inside the Montgomery Museum. This historical home hosts events throughout the year to help preserve the past and showcase current art with rotating regional exhibits. Historic Smithfield Plantation Experience and learn about the formation of Montgomery County through the Preston Family and how they played a part in the creation of Virginia Tech from the Olin and Preston Institute. Alexander Black House & Cultural Center This fully restored Queen Anne Victorian style home, once owned by Alexander Black, a prominent businessman in Blacksburg, now holds rotating cultural exhibits. The Center illustrates how the home would have existed during his time during the 19th century. St. Luke & Odd Fellows Hall Built in 1907, Saint Luke and Odd Fellows Hall was used for many social gatherings in the African American community of New Town, now modern day Blacksburg. Visit the Hall to learn about the culture and traditions. Christiansburg Institute, Inc. The Christiansburg Institute was the first African- American high school in southwest Virginia. The school served students from across the state and beyond for 100 years. Visit the Edgar A. Long building (the original school site), the smokehouse, and learn about the remarkable students by booking a tour! Coal Miner’s Heritage Park This pocket park is located along the Huckleberry Trail and highlights the coal mining history in the McCoy area of Montgomery County, just west of Blacksburg. For more historical locations in Montgomery County, visit our website.

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Historic Smithfield Plantation