About Us
In a lush valley of the Blue Ridge--along what was once the "Great Road" leading westward through Virginia--sits the historic Williams-Brown House. A two-story brick home listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Brown House is typical of buildings which served travelers in the mid-19th century. Originally used for the dual purpose of a residence and post office/general store, today it is home to the Salem Museum.
As an educational and cultural resource center, the Salem Museum maintains an important collection of local artifacts--including Native American pieces recovered from an early Indian settlement, relics of the Civil War, and mementos of daily life from the span of Salem's history.
The Salem Museum also sponsors a rotating gallery of local artwork, publishes
substantive books and articles related to local history, hosts workshops and programs, and maintains a historic herb garden. For the most part, the museum's exhibits and events are free and open to the public. The Museum Shop features books, crafts, replicas, educational toys, and more. Group tours may be scheduled in advance by calling the Salem Museum at (540) 389-6760,
or email info@salemmuseum.org. The
Salem Museum is a hidden jewel in Southwest Virginia, a cultural center
"preserving the past, informing the future!" Join us!
Board of Directors,
Salem Historical Society
Officers:
Dr. Mark Miller,President
Lenora Downing, Pres. Elect
William H. Robertson, Immed. Past Pres.
Dr. Robert Stauffer, Treasurer
Judy Goodwin, Secretary
Directors, Class of 2013:
The Hon. Fred King
Karolyn Sink
Connie Stone
Eddie Kolb
Directors, Class of 2014:
I. Ray Byrd
Ginny Savage
Vicki Piper
Dr. J. Burks Logan
Directors, Class of 2015:
Lexi Dibbern
Dorothy Dickason
June Hall Long
Dr. Jacob Neathawk
Museum Staff:
John D. Long, Museum Director
Helen Johnson, Asst. Director
Cindy Kemp, Curatorial Assistant
Shirley Fainter, Rental Coordinator
David Moeller, Research Assistant