Come downtown and learn about the history of Blacksburg with activities sponsored by the Blacksburg Museum Committee and Downtown Blacksburg, Inc.
In The Lyric Lobby: 4:30-6 pm
The Original 16 Squares Visual Display
Views of the Lyric from days gone by.
Mobile Town Hall: 5-6 pm- Bring your questions to Council Member Susan Anderson
Historical Blacksburg Slideshow on the big screen
Scavenger History Hunt with GREAT downtown prizes: Collect the clue sheet at the Lyric from 4:30 pm and return the completed form to The Lyric by 6 pm. Clues will be found in the windows of: Gillie’s, Moe’s, Sharkey’s, The Cellar, Big Al's, Mish Mish, 7-11, Capone’s, High Peak Sportswear, D P Dough, Main Street Inn, Cabo Fish Taco, Mad Dog, Fringe Benefit.
Around Town
16 Squares Historical Tour- The Blacksburg Museum will offer a Walking Tour of the historic Sixteen Squares of Blacksburg on Friday, July 2nd. The 4 pm tour is full. Another tour will begin at 6 pm from the Old Town Hall, located at the intersection of Jackson Street and Church Street. Participants will see some of the oldest structures in Town, as well as the Town's original water supply, and will discover the many reasons that the Town was settled where it was. The tour is free and open to the public, and lasts about ninety minutes. For more information, email museum@blacksburg.gov, or phone Terry Nicholson, Museum Administrator at 540-558-0746.
Henderson Lawn Concert: 6-7:30 pm The Ministers of Soul (Variety and Jazz Band)
Gourmet Pantry: 5-7pm FREE Wine and Cheese Tasting
Tech Bookstore: 4-5:30 pm Book signing with Donald Sunshine author of Life’s Moments, From the Hawaiian Islands to the Appalachian Mountains, Micah Acord illustrator of The Life and Times of Otto K ottO, Charles Pugh The Virginia Tech Tragedy and My Personal Tragedy: Lessons to Learn From an Insider and From Scripture.
New Tech Fitness: FREE Gym Trial all day. Call 540-552-2555for more information.
In Balance Yoga Studio: 4-7pm Sale! 20% off all class packages and 30% off all retail purchases made at the studio.
Gallery Openings with receptions
Mish Mish: Bill Ratcliffe black and white photography
Main Lee Art: New Exhibition opening for Cedric Rudisill, photographer, and Christine Kosiba , sculptor
Community Arts Information Office: 16 Blocks Arthouse presents "Downtown Graffiti
Getting ready for 30 Years of Steppin’ Out- find out what business was where in 1981. Check window signs for details!
Gillie’s: Live Music over dinner with Justin Craig
Open House at Real Life Dental Care: 202 South Main Street, Suite 101: 3-7 pm Come see the NRV's newest modern dental office in Downtown Blacksburg. Enter a drawing for a complimentary dental exam and free teeth whitening. www.reallifedentalcare.com or Facebook Real Life Dental Care
Clay Corner Inn: 2-9 pm every Friday - FREE cookie bar!
Retail: discounts in participating locations
For specific information on Downtown Blacksburg Events please contact:
Laureen Blakemore, Director of Special Events
540-951-0454
events@downtownblacksburg.com