Shannon+and+Lindsey's+Introduction

The Southwest Virginia Musuem is a represtation of heritage in Big Stone Gap, Virginia and the following area is filled with stories and art that depict the settlement period and the coal boom era of the area.We chose to research the founding and growth of Southwest Virginia Musuem because it is somehing that interests us. We were interested to research this because like many other people in the area we had a lack of knowledge about the museum as well. Another reason we chose this topic is because we thought it would be fun to go to the musuem and collect information. The musuem is a local resource which many people in our area have overlooked. There are many interesting exhibits and stories at the museum that will not only amuse but also commemorate the traditions and history attatched to Southwest Virginia. We hope viewing our web will inspire many people to take advantage of the wonderful source or our colorful and unique local history.