Last updated: 10/19/2020
Big Stone Gap, Virginia
Street Address
117 Shawnee Avenue, EastBig Stone Gap, VA 24219
Mailing Address
P. O. Box 1976Big Stone Gap, VA 24219

Hours

Open from the Thursday following Memorial Day until the Saturday before Labor Day. Note: These are Pre-COVID19 hours. Call Visitor Center for specific times.
Thursday - Saturday
2 PM - 6 PM
Closed on all Holidays

Admissions

Adults: $3
Seniors (65 and over): $2
Children (6-17): $1

Staff

Ms. Barbara Polly
phone:
e-mail:
Kate Boyer
phone:
Description

The John Fox, Jr. house, a Virginia Historical landmark serves as both a museum and a memorial to the Fox family. The house was built in 1888, and is filled with beautiful furnishings and mementos of the family. Here, the author, John Fox, Jr., wrote 'The Trail of the Lonesome Pine', 14 other full length novels, in addition to more than 500 short stories. Guided tours are conducted through the house.

History

The home is owned and operated by Lonesome Pine Arts & Crafts, Inc., a not-for-profit organization.

Services

The John Fox Jr. Museum hosts luncheons and dinners. It is available for events such as weddings, receptions and reunions, and conducts museum tours. Contact Kate Boyer at 276-870-2604 to arrange your special event OR (276) 523-2303 Big Stone Gap Visitor Center and they will help make contact.

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