Virginia is for Lovers

  • Welcome

    Welcome

    • About Virginia
    • Welcome Centers
    • VISITOR INFORMATION CENTERS
    • Accessible Travel
    • International Visitors
    • Weather
    • Transportation
    • Related Links
    • Weddings In Virginia
    • LGBT Travel
    • Virginia Green Travel
    • VIRGINIA IS FOR LOVERS SHOP

    Follow Us

    Virginia Travel Guide and State Map

    Virginia Travel Guide Covers
    Order Now
  • Things To Do

    Things To Do

    • Family Fun
    • Historic Sites
    • Eat & Drink
    • Outdoors
    • THEME PARKS & WATERPARKS
    • Zoos & Aquariums
    • Music
    • BEACHES
    • State Parks
    • National Parks
    • CAVERNS
    • Golf
    • SPAS
    • SHOPPING
    • MUSEUMS
    • Arts & Culture
    • LOVEworks
    • Filmed in Virginia

    Follow Us

    Virginia Travel Guide and State Map

    Virginia Travel Guide Covers
    Order Now
  • Events

    Events

    • ARTS & CRAFTS
    • CIVIL WAR
    • CULINARY
    • FAMILY FUN
    • FESTIVALS
    • HISTORY & HERITAGE
    • MUSIC FESTIVALS
    • PERFORMANCES
    • SPORTING
    • WINE FESTIVALS

    Follow Us

    Virginia Travel Guide and State Map

    Virginia Travel Guide Covers
    Order Now
  • Places To Stay

    Places To Stay

    • BED & BREAKFAST
    • COTTAGES & CABINS
    • INNS
    • RESORTS
    • PET FRIENDLY
    • CAMPING
    • HOTELS & MOTELS
    • LODGES & GUEST RANCHES
    • Vacation Homes & Rentals
    • VIRGINIA GREEN

    Follow Us

    Virginia Travel Guide and State Map

    Virginia Travel Guide Covers
    Order Now
  • Deals

    Deals

    • DEALS & DISCOUNTS
    • FALL PACKAGES
    • FAMILY FUN PACKAGES
    • FOOD AND WINE PACKAGES
    • HISTORY DEALS
    • SPRING PACKAGES
    • MILITARY DISCOUNTS
    • ROMANCE PACKAGES
    • TRAVEL PACKAGES

    Follow Us

    Virginia Travel Guide and State Map

    Virginia Travel Guide Covers
    Order Now
  • Store
  • Maps

    Maps

    • Virginia
    • Southwest Virginia - Blue Ridge Highlands
    • Central Virginia
    • Chesapeake Bay
    • Coastal Virginia - Eastern Shore
    • Coastal Virginia - Hampton Roads
    • Southwest Virginia - Heart of Appalachia
    • Northern Virginia
    • Shenandoah Valley
    • Southern Virginia
    • Virginia Mountains

    Follow Us

    Virginia Travel Guide and State Map

    Virginia Travel Guide Covers
    Order Now
  • Accessible Travel

Schuyler

LocationVirginia

Schuyler enjoyed its busiest years when the Alberene Soapstone Company flourished in the 1930’s and 40’s.  At that time soapstone was in great demand for building materials and the plant employed about 1500 local workers.  Production slowed down in the 1970’s but soapstone is still quarried at the Alberene Soapstone Company on a small scale.

Waltons Mountain MuseumSchuyler earned another claim to fame in recent years when author Earl Hamner Jr., created the “The Waltons” television series, based on his experiences growing up in rural Schuyler.  Each year hundreds of visitors come to Schuyler, designated as a historic district, and tour the Walton’s Mountain Museum and the Hamner House, boyhood home of Earl Hamner, Jr.

What's Nearby

  • Alberene Soapstone Company
    Alberene Soapstone Company
    42 Alberene Loop
    Schuyler, VA 22969
  • Waltons Mountain Museum, Hamner House, & Oakland Museum Tour
    Waltons Mountain Museum, Hamner House, & Oakland Museum Tour
    6484 Rockfish River Road
    Schuyler, VA 22969
  • Walton's Mountain Museum
    Walton's Mountain Museum
    6484 Rockfish River Road
    Schuyler, VA 22969
  • John & Olivia's Bed & Breakfast Inn
    John & Olivia's Bed & Breakfast Inn
    128 Tree Top Loop
    Schuyler, VA 22969
  • Walton Hamner House
    Walton Hamner House
    128 Tree Top Loop
    Schuyler, VA 22969

    Area Events

    Weather

    View 7-Day Forecast
      • Overnight
        Light Rain
        33°F

        Light Rain

      • Saturday Night
        Rain
        47°F

        Rain

      • Sunday Night
        Rain
        53°F

        Rain

      • Monday Night
        Mostly Clear
        29°F

        Mostly Clear

    Deals & Packages

    View All
    • Special Package

      Tom & Pat Seay's Cattle Drive Weekends

      $375 per person
    • Special Package

      Three-Night Cabin Escape in the Blue Ridge Mountains

      $195 - $270 per night
    • Special Package

      Summer Wine Lover's Mountain Cabin Escape!

      from $195/night
    • Special Package

      Quaint Elopement to the Lake at Cooper's Landing

      from $450
    • Special Package

      Deluxe Elopement Package at Cooper's Landing

      from $675
    • Special Package

      Discounted Midweek Travel to Lake Country at Cooper's Landing Inn

      from $75
    • Special Package

      Small Wedding Gazebo Package at Cooper's Landing Inn

      from $1095
    • Special Package

      Ultimate Small Wedding Gazebo Package at Cooper's Landing Inn

      from $1195/couple
    • Special Package

      Kingsmill Resort Stay and Play

      fees vary depending on courses selection and times of the year. Request a quote for pricing.
    • Special Package

      Cooper's Landing Inn Anniversary & Romance Package

      from $545 / couple
    • Contact
      Nelson County Convention and Visitors Bureau
      8519 Thomas Nelson Highway
      Lovingston, VA 22949
    • Phone
      (434) 263-7015
    • Region
      Central Virginia
    • VISIT SITE
    SV16021603V_008.JPG

    Winter in Virginia

    • Mountain Resorts

      Cabin Rentals

      Skiing

      Ice Skating

      Whale Watching

      Winter Hikes

      Luxury Retreats
    Virginia is for Lovers Trucker Hat

    Shop with us for merchandise and gifts

    Shop Virginia

    We Need Your Feedback

    Take our Survey

    Travel Updates

    Success! Get ready to start receiving Virginia.org travel updates.

    Find out why Virginia is for Lovers. You’ll get monthly travel inspiration, insider tips, and itineraries to help you plan your best Virginia vacation yet. Plus exclusive offers, deals, packages and more! Sign up for Virginia is for Lovers Emails now!

    There’s always more to LOVE in Virginia. Please select any topic that interests you!

    About Va
    • Virginia Travel Blog
    • Welcome Centers
    • Cities & Localities
    • Transportation
    • Virginia Is For Lovers
    Contact Us
    • Media/Press Room
    • Send Feedback
    • Privacy Policy
    • Travel Industry
    • Travel Guide Order
    Travel
    • Group Planners
    • Sports Marketers
    • Meetings Professionals
    • Virginia Green Travel
    • Accessible Travel
    Additional Links
    • Virginia Is For Lovers Store
    • Add/Update Your Listings
    • Website Survey
    • Site Map
    • Virginia is for Lovers
    • DiscoverAmerica.com
    • Brazil
    • Canada
    • France
    • Germany
    • England
    • Korea
    • China
    • Japan

    Official Tourism Website of the Commonwealth of Virginia ● © 2021 Virginia Tourism Corporation, 901 E. Cary St., Suite 900, Richmond, VA 23219
    For Virginia citizen and business services visit www.Virginia.gov. ● Virginia Economic Development Partnership visit www.VEDP.org.