The men of the 24th Virginia and 83rd Pennsylvania will encamp on the grounds of Glencoe February 3 through 5.

Join us on Saturday, February 4, from 10 am to 4 pm to see what life was like in a Civil War camp.

While you’re here check out our new exhibit on the role Radford played during the Civil War!

In observance of the holidays, the museum will be closed December 23, 24, 25 and 26. We will reopen at 10:00 am on December 27.

The museum will be closed December 31, January 1 and 2. We will resume normal operating hours at 10:00 am on January 3.

Happy Holidays!

Join us at Glencoe for an evening of celebration as we hearken back to Christmas of long ago with live music, delicious treats & interpreters in period attire.

Thursday, December 15

4:00 to 7:00 pm

Bay, River, and Valley: The Impact of Virginia’s Geography and Topography on Civil War Campaigns and Battles

Virginia’s geographic location as the northernmost Confederate state assured that northern armies would have to invade and fight their way through her in order to assault the middle and lower South. Three large topographic features of Virginia dominated military strategic thinking and operations–the Chesapeake Bay, the Rapphannock River and the Shenandoah Valley. Dr. Bob Whisonant, military geologist and Radford University Professor Emeritus, will examine the struggles between North and South for control of these three key terrain features. Sponsored by the Radford Heritage Foundation and Glencoe Museum.

November 10, 2011
7:00 – 8:00 PM
Radford Public Library
No admission charge

Union Military Leaders

Parting the Thick Fog of War: Developing Military Strategy during the American Civil War

Join Radford University history professor Matt Oyos for a discussion about the development of military strategy during the American Civil War. The Civil War confounded military leaders. Their military schooling had focused on the alignment of objectives, forces, and resources against potential foreign foes but not the possibility of war against their brethren.

For this talk, the origins of 19th century strategic thinking will be explored, and the impact of various strategies on the conduct of the war will be assessed as the fighting evolved. Leading figures such as Henry Halleck, George B. McClellan, Robert E. Lee, and Ulysses Grant will receive special consideration as strategic thinkers and practitioners.

Thursday, September 1

7 pm

Radford Public Library

Monarch at Wildwood by Joyce Sims

Join us for the opening reception for photographer Joyce Sims.

Sunday, August 28

1 to 3 pm

There is still time to blast off to summer history camp at Glencoe Museum & Gallery. Campers will be traveling back in time to experience life as it was in the Appalachian region in the 1600’s, 1700’s, Civil War era, Turn-of-the-Century, and Depression era.

Camp will be held from Monday, July 25 through Friday, July 29 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon each day and is open to rising 2nd-6th graders. The cost for registration is $70 per participant.

Each camp day will allow participants opportunities for hands-on exploration, learning, and fun. Special guests will visit the camp each day at Glencoe to share their expertise, and one session will be held entirely at Ingles Farm. Activities are linked with Virginia social science and history standards of learning (SOL’s) for each grade level.

To register, please contact Glencoe Museum at info.glencoe@gmail.com or at 540-731-5031.

The watercolors of Karen Hines will be on display from June 17 through mid-August 2011.

The opening reception will be held Sunday, July 10, from 12 noon through 3 pm.

The watercolors of Radford artist Robert “RL” Thomas are currently on display at Glencoe Museum & Gallery. Please join us for the opening reception with the artist.

When: Thursday, May 19, from 6 to 8 pm.

Where: Glencoe Museum & Gallery, 600 Unruh Drive, Radford

We hope to see you here at Glencoe!