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Tours Waltons Mountain Museum, Hamner House, & Oakland Museum Tour

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    6484 Rockfish River Road
    Schuyler, VA 22969
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    434-263-7015 (Nelson County Visitor Cen)
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At Waltons Mountain Museum, step back in time and memory to replica sets of John-Boy’s bedroom, the Walton’s kitchen and living room and Ike Godsey’s store, which also serves as the museum’s gift shop. Hundreds of photos and memorabilia of rural 1930’s Virginia, and the Hollywood depiction of the Walton family fill the museum.  View a 30-minute video featuring author Earl Hamner and the stars of “The Waltons”.  Plus, in the gift shop, find plenty of Walton souvenirs to take home with you!

Hamner House:  Earl Hamner, Jr. Home Place Tours: arrange through the Walton’s Mountain Country Store, adjacent to the Hamner House. (across the street from the museum)   Waltons Mountain Country Store has books and other Walton’s memorabilia.   www.waltonsmountaincountrystore.com   (No phone #)

LUNCH:  Ike Godsey’s Store (400 ft. from the museum) or Rt. 29 South to Lovingston Cafe in Lovingston.

Oakland Museum:  Exhibits on Rural Electrification, Hurricane Camille and Nelson County Schools in an 18th century tavern.  Gift shop.  Special Exhibit on Earl Hamner may be available for Group Tours. 

Open weekends in April thru December: Saturdays 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM and Sundays 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Group tours other times: Call 434-263-8400 www.oakland-museum.org.

Other tour options:  Orchards, Wineries, Breweries or Distilleries (Route 29 in Nelson County)

 

 

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Last Updated: 11/22/2016

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