Museum of the Middle Appalachians

 
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14,000 BP
The Saltville Valley can date its human occupation back 14,000 years.  Prehistoric creatures visited the valley, attracted by the extensive salt deposits. 

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A.D. 1000-1500
A Woodland Indian village was located at the eastern end of the valley. 

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1700s
Two of Patrick Henry's sisters moved into the Saltville Valley in the 1780's and began the commercial production of salt.  This production continued unabated for the next 200 years.

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The Saltville Foundation sponsors paleontological and archeological research in the Saltville area.
 

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The mission of the Museum of the Middle Appalachians is to research, interpret, and preserve the natural and cultural history of the Middle Appalachian Region. Those who are interested in promoting the mission are invited to become a member of the museum on any of the following levels.

Associate Membership

Annual dues for each category of Associate Membership are:

Individual

$15.00

Family

$35.00

Senior

$10.00

Student

$10.00

Sustaining

$100.00

All members are admitted to the museum free with the presentation of their membership card.

Business Support Council

The Business Support Council consists of individuals and businesses wishing to support the Museum for the positive and reciprocally-beneficial returns that the Museum will bring to the region. The minimum contribution level for the Business Support Council is $300 per year, payable one time annually, or $25 per month.

 

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