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Historic Sites Sidney E. King Arts Center

  • Address
    121 Main Street
    Bowling Green, VA 22427
  • Phone
    804-633-6212
  • City
    Bowling Green
    Locality
    Caroline
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Famous artist Sidney King was commissioned by the National Park Service to paint battlefield scenes at over 200 locations in the United States. For the first time ever, twelve of these paintings highlighting Civil War battles in Virginia are on exhibit under one roof. Sidney King and fellow Caroline resident and artist Salvador Dali have artifacts and paintings on display. Also, paintings from artists throughout Virginia in the gift shop are for sale. One room of the center is devoted to Caroline County artifacts collected by the oldest historical society in Virginia.

Children's art classes are available. See website for schedule.

Open Wednesday through Saturday 11am-4pm. Located in the heart of Historic Bowling Green, Virginia next to the eighteenth-century courthouse.

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Last Updated: 10/18/2019

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