Glencoe Mansion, Museum & Gallery

Glencoe Mansion, Museum & Gallery Come explore the History of Radford and the New River Valley & See local Art at the Glencoe Museum and Gallery!

06/19/2026

Glencoe Mansion will be closed Sunday, June 21, for Father's Day.

Happy JuneteenthWe hope that everyone has a nice holidayJuneteenth was established as a federal holiday three years ago,...
06/19/2026

Happy Juneteenth

We hope that everyone has a nice holiday

Juneteenth was established as a federal holiday three years ago, and has been a state holiday in certain states for a few decades, but the actual holiday is over 100 years old.

Although President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863, it would take a full two years before all of the enslaved persons in the southern states were actually freed. It was on June 19, 1865 that Union officers reached the island town of Galveston, Texas to deliver the news to the residents there. The following year, celebrations were held on June 19 to commemorate the anniversary. In future years, surrounding states caught on, and by the turn of the century it was an annual tradition. Observations of the day varied from community to community, involving everything from prayer and religious services to educational events to festivals with food, music, and dancing.

Although this picture is not from our archives, it is a photo from 1900 showing a “Juneteenth band”, and displaying how people dressed up for these celebrations.

To learn more about post Civil War life, visit us (though closed today) Wednesday to Saturday 10-4 and Sunday 1-4.

We are pleased to share that the Medal of Honor ceremonies honoring national hero, and our hometown hero, Colonel John W...
06/18/2026

We are pleased to share that the Medal of Honor ceremonies honoring national hero, and our hometown hero, Colonel John W. Ripley will be available to watch via live stream this week.

Thursday, June 18th — Medal of Honor Presentation Ceremony
The White House| 4:00 p.m. ET
https://www.whitehouse.gov/live/

Friday, June 19th — Hall of Heroes Induction Ceremony
The Pentagon | 10:00 a.m. ET
https://www.dvidshub.net/webcast/38100

If you’re looking to spruce up the kitchen, swing by the Glencoe Gift Shop! We have a selection of tea towels, ceramics,...
06/18/2026

If you’re looking to spruce up the kitchen, swing by the Glencoe Gift Shop! We have a selection of tea towels, ceramics, wooden cutting boards, and more!

Open Wednesday - Saturday 10am-4pm & Sunday 1-4pm

Early giving for GiveLocal NRV 2026 is open. Giving is open from now through Giving Day on June 24-25.We are raising fu...
06/17/2026

Early giving for GiveLocal NRV 2026 is open. Giving is open from now through Giving Day on June 24-25.

We are raising funds to enhance the grounds and offerings at Glencoe Mansion and the Mary Draper Ingles Cultural Heritage Park.

Please donate to Glencoe during the month of June to support us and the New River Valley. Giving Day 2026 will begin at 12:00 noon on June 24 and end at 12:00 noon on June 25.

You can learn more about our campaign and GiveLocal NRV here: https://www.givelocalnrv.org/organization/Radford-Heritage-Foundation

Final DaysApplications will be accepted through 5pm on June 17Glencoe Mansion Gallery will host a multi-artist juried ar...
06/15/2026

Final Days

Applications will be accepted through 5pm on June 17

Glencoe Mansion Gallery will host a multi-artist juried art show, “Homecoming,” in conjunction with its annual Mary Draper Ingles Festival (July 24-26). Participating artists will have the opportunity to compete for cash prizes, including a $75 best in show. Works will be judged by Steve Arbury, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Art History at Radford University. Selected artwork will be on display July 15 - August 28, 2026.

“Homecoming” is an exhibit that showcases the meaning of home, especially as it relates to Mary Draper Ingles’ 40-plus-day journey home. The theme can explore the importance of home and one’s sense of place. Tying into Mary Draper Ingles’ journey, works can show native agriculture or geological locations along the route, significant landmarks and more. All fine arts and fine craft media including painting, photography, digital media, printmaking, textiles, mixed media, ceramics and sculpture will be considered. Artists may submit up to three (3) artworks for consideration.

Applications will be accepted through 5pm on June 17. Participation, which is subject to acceptance, is open to artists in and around the NRV area. Individuals under the age of 18 must have approval of application from a legal guardian. Two-dimensional work needs to be ready to hang using gallery wire. Artists are encouraged to have their work for sale; Glencoe Mansion Gallery collects a 25% commission on sales.

“Homecoming” will be on display July 15 - August 28 in the Glencoe Mansion Gallery. The Opening Reception, during which prizes will be announced, will take place on Friday July 24, from 5:30-7pm at Glencoe Mansion as part of the Mary Draper Ingles Festival.

Entry forms for “Homecoming” can be found online at GlencoeMansion.org or by contacting [email protected]. More information on the Mary Draper Ingles Festival can be found at GlencoeMansion.org or by finding “Mary Draper Ingles Festival” on Facebook.

06/13/2026

Glencoe Mansion will be closed Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth

Glencoe Gift Shop has a wide variety of goods - including souvenirs! Whether you’re new to town, visiting, or a life lon...
06/11/2026

Glencoe Gift Shop has a wide variety of goods - including souvenirs! Whether you’re new to town, visiting, or a life long resident, make sure to swing by the Glencoe Gift Shop!

Recently we were visited by the Virginia Odysseys cyclists from the Williamsburg Area Bicyclists club, who were celebrat...
06/11/2026

Recently we were visited by the Virginia Odysseys cyclists from the Williamsburg Area Bicyclists club, who were celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Trans-Am cross country Bike Route 76 by biking most of the Virginia section from Wytheville to Williamsburg – over 331 miles! The cyclists had a great time exploring Glencoe Mansion and learning about the history of our area!

Address

600 Unruh Drive
Radford, VA
24141

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 1pm - 4pm

Telephone

+15407315031

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