Author: Jennifer Hall
Old Pictures
L to R: JC, Kes and Harve Franks. Three brothers in WW2
Palmer Nelson Football Team 1937
John Counts family from Dickenson County
Marv Austin
Evelyn Slemp’s Picture, Railroad at Glamorgan
L to R William Carter, Pickney Carter, Dute Carter, Unknown
Family from Scott County, VA
David and Ellen Bise Rose from Dickenson County
John May of Pikeville, KY
George Dewey Scott’s Band the Midnight Troubadours
Pictured LtoR Trombone: Worley Swindall
Drums: George Dewey Scott
Banjo: Elmer Dotson
Piano: Edmona Swindall
Sax: Lee Mullins
Clarinet: unknown
Baptizing in Guest River.
Rev Lil McConnell on far right.
Virginia City School
Old High Knob Tower
Stuart Rose with G Grandchildren
Alex and Damon Kilgore
Pictured : Top row Lto R Nita Bond, Teacher- David Perry- Pauline Estep- Emmitt Dingus- Evelyn Stallard- Gerald Thompson
2nd row LtoR Eugene Smith- Betty Brewer- Bill White- Sharon Lay
3rd row LtoR Violet Stallard- Bob Culbertson- Barbara Gibson- W C McConnell
4th row L to R Emory Stallard- Margaret May- Jack Willis- Barbara Gilmar- Gene Cockren- Clotean Barr
5th row LtoR Yvonne Holbrooks- Lois Kilgore- Margaret Kennedy- Oma Estep- Jennette Stapleton- Nancy Tompson 6th row Lto R Nina Hilton- Lois McConnell- Ann Strong- Tonya Kilgore- Phyllis Kiser-
Visitors To Our Office
Robert E. Prevette from Ohio and Sharon Pigeon past president of WCHS.
Book Sale
Member Jackie Fannon working the book sale on Saturday, September 14.
Member Ruby Salyers and visitor at the book sale.
THE STALLARD COLLECTION
The Wise County Historical Society is pleased to announce that they can now offer the complete 1000 page book, “The Stallard Collection – Family History” on CD or thumb Drive at the price of $50 each. For more information contact our office at 276-395-0349. We are located in the lower level of the Wise County Public Library.
Between Brothers
The Wise County Historical Society is happy to announce the reprint of Between Brothers. This is 500 pages of history, stories and genealogy of Wise County Civil War Veterans.
The cost is $40.00, including tax, if picked up at our office located on lower level of Wise Library.
Orders may be mailed to Wise County Historical Society 124 Library Rd, Wise Va 24293. Please remit $40.00 +$5.00 S&H for each book.
Order soon as supply is limited.
Stallard Book
Historical Society Books for sale. See link below.
The Wise County Historical Society is happy to announce the reprint of Between Brothers. This is 500 pages of history, stories and genealogy of Wise County Civil War Veterans.
The cost is $40.00, including tax, if picked up at our office located on lower level of Wise Library.
Orders may be mailed to Wise County Historical Society 124 Library Rd, Wise Va 24293. Please remit $40.00 +$5.00 S&H for each book.
Order soon as supply is limited.
New Location
The Wise County Historical Society is now located in the lower level of the Wise County Public Library.
Location and Hours
We will be open with the following hours at our new location in the lower level of the Wise County Public Library.
Sunday 2:00 - 5:00
Monday 2:00 - 5:00
Tuesday 2:00 - 8:00
Wednesday 12:00 - 4:00
Thursday 11:00 - 3:00
Friday 12:00 - 4:00
Saturday By Appointment Only