Open fires are prohibited throughout the park from midnight to 4 p.m., beginning Feb. 15 through April 30, per the 4 p.m. Burning Law. This includes wood and charcoal. Gas is permissible. Campground fires are allowed during the restricted time if a camp host is on duty and signage to that effect is posted in the campground. Failure to observe the 4 p.m. Burning Law can result in a fine. Contact the Park Office for additional information.

Tree Grafting Workshop

Location of Southwest Virginia Museum in Virginia

Where

Southwest Virginia Museum, 10 West First St. N., Big Stone Gap, VA 24219.
Victorian Parlor

When

March 9, 2023. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

In collaboration with the Wise County Virginia Cooperative Extension Agency the park will be hosting tree grafting workshops on Thursday, March 9 at 10 a.m., 3 p.m. & 6 p.m. Rootstock will be available, as will several varieties of scion wood.

Grafting or graftage is a horticultural technique whereby tissues of plants are joined so as to continue their growth together. The upper part of the combined plant is called the scion while the lower part is called the rootstock. If participants have old varieties they'd like to graft, they're welcome to bring their own scion cuttings.

Each registered person will get 7 root stocks, and additional rootstock may be purchased at the workshop for $1 each. For additional information about the grafting workshop, please call the extension office at 276-328-6194, or email Phil Meeks at pmeeks@vt.edu for more information, or to register.

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: No.
Extra fee: $20.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 276-523-1322
Email Address: SWVAMuseum@dcr.virginia.gov