October is National Family History Month

and to celebrate

The Montgomery Museum & Lewis Miller Regional Art Center is pleased to offer

Genealogy 101

a genealogy class for beginners.

It is free and open to the public. Genealogy 101 will help you get started on the fascinating journey to find your family history. We will guide you through the genealogy process and introduce you to some available sources, both local and online. Classes will be held on Wednesday October 4, 11, 18, and 25 from 1:00-2:00 p.m. at the Montgomery Museum at 300 S. Pepper St., Christiansburg, VA.  

On July 28, 2017, the Montgomery Museum became a grateful recipient of a generous donation from the Montgomery County Retired Teachers. The gift was made possible by a legacy from Penny McKee Ireland (1950-2015). Mrs. Ireland was a native of Christiansburg and she taught language arts and social studies at Christiansburg Middle School  for 30 years. Her dedication to education and learning are well remembered in Christiansburg and the museum is honored to be part of her legacy.

Front: Montgomery County Retired Teachers President Meg Peterson presents the donation to Museum Executive Director Sue Farrar. Beside Sue is Museum docent and Montgomery County retired teacher, Jan Marks. In rear is Museum Board Member Marg Modlin, Montgomery County Retired Teacher Connie Turner, and Museum Board Member Jimmie Blanchard.