Genealogy Saturday

Alexander Black House | 204 Draper Rd SW, Blacksburg, VA 24060
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A free public genealogy program at the Alexander Black House. Carol Smith and Don Braffitt assist visitors with starting a family tree or conducting deeper research into specialized areas of genealogy.

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Other Upcoming Events

2026 Nutshell Games
NOV 7

2026 Nutshell Games

Thirty Virginia Tech graduate students each have 90 seconds to explain their research to a public audience...

Comedy Show benefiting the Arc of the NRV
NOV 8

Comedy Show benefiting the Arc of the NRV

Comedians from across the country join on one night to make you laugh and raise funds for Arc NRV

Boots on the Ground
NOV 8

Boots on the Ground

Urban line dancing for all ages with Fitness Fun with Tracy. The event includes line-dance instruction, opp...

Wind Ensemble and Symphony Band
NOV 10

Wind Ensemble and Symphony Band

The Virginia Tech Wind Ensemble, the university's premier auditioned wind band, is recognized for its outst...

Wind Ensemble and Symphony Band Concert
NOV 10

Wind Ensemble and Symphony Band Concert

A concert featuring the Virginia Tech Wind Ensemble and Symphony Band performing a range of traditional win...

Dance Nation
NOV 11 - NOV 16

Dance Nation

The Virginia Tech School of Performing Arts presents Dance Nation by Claire Barron! A winner of the 2015 Re...

Veterans Day Parade
NOV 11

Veterans Day Parade

Join the Town as we spend the morning appreciating and celebrating our local veterans!The event will begin...

Celebrate Montgomery County's 250th Anniversary
NOV 11 - NOV 12

Celebrate Montgomery County's 250th Anniversary

Food trucks, local vendors, live performances, music and more! Fireworks by Grucci fireworks show at 7 p.m....

Talk: "The Birth of Baroque"
NOV 11 - NOV 12

Talk: "The Birth of Baroque"

Free; registration required Before hearing Vox Luminis peform the work, explore the monumental scale and re...

String Chamber Music Recital
NOV 12

String Chamber Music Recital

Virginia Tech String Chamber Ensembles perform an evening concert. Virginia Tech chamber ensembles regularl...

East Nash Grass - Live at The Lyric
NOV 12

East Nash Grass - Live at The Lyric

Appearing LIVE AT THE LYRIC for one night only! East Nash Grass have quickly established themselves as the...

Vox Luminis: Montiverdi "Vespers of 1610"
NOV 12

Vox Luminis: Montiverdi "Vespers of 1610"

Lionel Meunier, artistic director Founder Lionel Meunier composed the Belgian early music ensemble Vox Lumi...

Beyond the Frame Gallery Tour
NOV 12

Beyond the Frame Gallery Tour

A free public curator-led tour of the Center for the Arts exhibitions. The tour provides contextual informa...

A Useful Art: Canning in Montgomery County - Tour and Q&A
NOV 12

A Useful Art: Canning in Montgomery County - Tour and Q&A

A curator-led exploration of the Montgomery Museum’s “A Useful Art: Canning in Montgomery County” exhibit....

Vintage Christmas Tree Painting at JH Bards
NOV 12 - NOV 13

Vintage Christmas Tree Painting at JH Bards

A hands-on ceramics workshop where participants paint an 8-inch vintage Christmas tree. Supplies and instru...

Progeny Film Festival
NOV 13

Progeny Film Festival

Annual short-film festival presenting independent filmmakers and student filmmakers from Southwest Virginia...

Marching Virginians Concert
NOV 14

Marching Virginians Concert

The Marching Virginians perform an evening concert. Since their creation in 1974, The Marching Virginians h...

VT vs. Stanford
NOV 14

VT vs. Stanford

The Virginia Tech Hokies take on Stanford in Lane Stadium! Time TBD.

Jackbox Games & such!! (for adults only) hosted by NRV Party Games
NOV 14

Jackbox Games & such!! (for adults only) hosted by NRV Party Games

Join fellow adults for Jack Box Games, good laughs, and a chance to meet new people!

Hokie Horn Studio Recital
NOV 15

Hokie Horn Studio Recital

A free recital featuring Virginia Tech horn students led by Brianna Volkmann.

Woodwind Chamber Music Recital
NOV 17

Woodwind Chamber Music Recital

Virginia Tech Woodwind Chamber Ensembles perform an evening concert. Virginia Tech chamber ensembles regula...

Clarinet Studio Recital
NOV 18

Clarinet Studio Recital

Virginia Tech clarinet students perform a free recital. Led by Dr. Bryce Newcomer, the Virginia Tech Clarin...

Jazz Ensembles Concert
NOV 19

Jazz Ensembles Concert

The Virginia Tech Jazz Ensembles perform an evening concert. Virginia Tech's jazz program offers students f...

Ju Percussion Group
NOV 19

Ju Percussion Group

Taiwan’s Ju Percussion Group presents Energy ∞ Infinite, blending traditional Asian instruments and techniq...

Sounds of Appalachia: Jack Hinshelwood Trio RESCHEDULED FOR 11/19
NOV 20

Sounds of Appalachia: Jack Hinshelwood Trio RESCHEDULED FOR 11/19

An Appalachian music concert led by Jack Hinshelwood, featuring traditional regional music and contemporary...

Craft & Vendor Event at Uptown C’burg
NOV 21

Craft & Vendor Event at Uptown C’burg

An indoor craft and vendor market featuring handmade goods, baked items, jewelry, crochet, woodcrafts, pain...

Blacksburg Turkey Trot
NOV 26

Blacksburg Turkey Trot

​Date: Thursday, November 26, 2026 at 8am​Location: Downtown Blacksburg, Virginia​Preregistration Prices: 5...

VT vs. Virginia
NOV 28

VT vs. Virginia

The Virginia Tech Hokies take on UVA in the Smithfield Commonwealth Clash! Time TBD.

Guitar Ensemble Concert
DEC 1

Guitar Ensemble Concert

The Virginia Tech Guitar Ensemble performs an evening concert. Led by Brian Mesko, this dynamic group explo...

String Studio Recital
DEC 3

String Studio Recital

The Virginia Tech string students perform a free afternoon recital. Visitors to the Blacksburg campus Monda...

TUBACHRISTMAS
DEC 4

TUBACHRISTMAS

An annual holiday tuba and euphonium gathering held during the Blacksburg Winter Lights Festival. Participa...

Lions Club Craft Fair
DEC 5

Lions Club Craft Fair

Join the Lions Club on Saturday, Dec. 5, at the Christiansburg Recreation Center for a fantastic holiday cr...

Holiday House Tour
DEC 5

Holiday House Tour

Join us for a festive holiday house tour of some of the loveliest historic properties along East Main Stree...

Piano Studio Recital
DEC 5

Piano Studio Recital

Virginia Tech piano students perform a free afternoon recital. Led by Dr. Richard Masters, the Virginia Tec...

Roanoke Symphony Orchestra
DEC 5

Roanoke Symphony Orchestra

A festive holiday concert featuring the Roanoke Symphony Orchestra, chorus, conductor David Stewart Wiley,...

Holiday Cheer Concert
DEC 6

Holiday Cheer Concert

A seasonal concert featuring the Blacksburg Master Chorale, Virginia Tech Philharmonic, and Virginia Tech C...

Virginia Tech String Project Concert
DEC 8

Virginia Tech String Project Concert

Students of the Virginia Tech String Project present a fall concert.

Jazz Combos Concert
DEC 8

Jazz Combos Concert

The Virginia Tech Jazz Combos perform and evening concert. Visitors to the Blacksburg campus Monday - Frida...

Percussion Studio Recital
DEC 8

Percussion Studio Recital

The Virginia Tech percussion students perform a free afternoon concert. Led by Dr. Annie Stevens, Associate...

Low Brass Studio Recital
DEC 9

Low Brass Studio Recital

Virginia Tech low brass students perform a free evening concert. Led by Dr. Jay Crone, the Virginia Tech Lo...

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Nestled between the Blue Ridge and Allegheny Mountains, the banks of the New River and headwaters of the Roanoke River, Montgomery County is a natural oasis of outdoor enjoyment in Southwest Virginia.  We are home to two of Virginia’s largest towns, Blacksburg and Christiansburg, as well as Virginia Tech – Home of the Hokies! We are proud to call the Huckleberry Trail our own – an expansive 15+ mile trail network which binds our community and connects to Brush Mountain Biking/Hiking. We are also a community rich in innovation and diversity steeped in arts, culture, and history – experience it all when you Go To Town today!