MUSEUM OF THE MIDDLE APPALACHIANS

SALTVILLE, VA

The Museum of the Middle Appalachians is located in Saltville, Virginia and showcases the rich cultural and natural history of the region. The museum is housed in a historic building that was originally a school and later used as a hospital during the Civil War.

Visitors to the museum can explore exhibits that showcase the geology and ecology of the region, as well as the history of the people who have lived there for thousands of years. The museum features artifacts from Native American tribes, as well as exhibits on the local salt and coal industries that have played a significant role in the area's history.

One of the standout exhibits at the Museum of the Middle Appalachians is the Saltville Skeletons, which features the remains of prehistoric animals that lived in the area during the Ice Age. These skeletons were discovered in a nearby sinkhole and are estimated to be over 11,000 years old.

In addition to its exhibits, the museum offers educational programs and events for visitors of all ages. The Museum of the Middle Appalachians is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in the history and natural beauty of this unique region.

MUSEUM OF THE MIDDLE APPALACHIANS is a Uncategorized or General Museum in SALTVILLE VA. US MID #8405100098

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).

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• telephone: 5404963633

MUSEUM OF THE MIDDLE APPALACHIANS
123 PALMER AVENUE
SALTVILLE
VA
24370

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