Located at the juncture of three forks of the Powell River which forges a pass through Stone Mountain. This beautiful mountain country provided the setting for John Fox's novel The Trail of the Lonesome Pine.

Southwest Virginia Museum
First & Wood Ave, Big Stone Gap, VA; (540) 523-1322;
Admission: $3 Adult / $1.50 Child; Open: Tues-Thurs 10AM-4PM / Fri 9AM-4PM / Sat 10AM-5PM / Sun 1-5PM / Mar - Dec;
This museum is an 1880's house with many exhibits pertaining to life in rural southwest Virginia. Exhibits include coal and iron ore mining, home furnishings, gun and sword collections and Native American artifacts and memorabilia.

Harry Meador Coal Museum
Third & Shawnee Ave, Big Stone Gap, VA; (540) 523-4950;
Open Wed-Sat 10AM-5PM / Sun 1-5PM (Exc: Holidays); Donations;
Coal-mining exhibits, medical and dental equipment and antique office machines.

June Tolliver House
Jerome & Clinton sts, Big Stone Gap, VA; (540) 523-4707;
Guided Tours: Tues-Sat 10AM-5PM / Sun 2-5PM Mid-May to Sept; Free Admission.
This 1890 residence was the setting for the main chaaracter in the novel The Trail of the Lonesome Pine.

The Trail of the Lonesome Pine.
June Tolliver Playhouse, (540) 523-1235; Shows: Thur-Sat 8PM (Late June - Early Sept;
This production is the state's official historical outdoor drama.

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