-
November 2023 by Wilson T
Nice event space
-
September 2023 by Suzy S
This was a nice stop to learn a little about Radford history. They provided a free tour of the home with a knowledgeable tour guide. He was able to answer any question and provided interesting details about the house and the family.
-
August 2023 by Kevin Wohl
Wonderful experience here. Very true to the period with many original pieces. Restored beautifully. Our docent had actually been in the home several times as a young girl. We were the only two for that tour so got some personal details and even serenaded by her playing the original piano. Highly recommended.
-
July 2023 by M Mixell
This is a small museum in Radford, Virginia close to I81 but they are very worth the look. No set fee; they rely on donations but easily worth $5 a head. Period furnishings throughout and a really nice carved, square piano - think table-like. It's a beautiful piece.If you're looking for a nice place to take a break from driving, it's a nice place to visit and Radford has lots of eateries.
-
September 2022 by Charles Grogan
Great glimpse into local history. We'll preserved family treasures.
-
August 2022 by Donna Bryson
If you love history then you will love touring this museum. Would like to return for another visit.
-
May 2022 by Martin Carter
The tour guide was awesome. She was so helpful and informative. We really enjoyed it. Beautiful place with an interesting history.
-
May 2022 by Kathy Bailey
Glencoe Museum is a wonderful place to visit to learn about the history of Radford and the people who shaped it into the beautiful place Radford is today.
-
November 2021 by Nae Holland
Interesting place and history. I'm not from around that area but the gentleman who was giving the tour, Scott, was very knowledgeable.
-
October 2021 by kindred 6
I loved it. I enjoy learning local history
-
September 2021 by Tamara Fox
Excellent your of the home/museum by our tour guide Scott. Beautiful home.
-
August 2021 by Andres Behrens
Glencoe Museum is located in a Victorian house in west downtown Radford, Virginia. The house was built in 1870 in the 19th century Victorian style, specifically Second Empire, and was the postbellum home of Confederate Brigadier General Gabriel C. Wharton. It is a large, two-story, five bay, brick dwelling, and originally had quite extensive grounds. The original house had a barn, chicken coop, smoke house, and an ice house.The name Glencoe is thought to be inspired by Anne Wharton's ancestry. Her family was originally from Scotland. The house didn’t appear on Radford's tax records until 1876; it took a very long time to build a house of its size and grandeur in the 1800s. The house was kept in the family till 1996 when, after being deserted for 30 years, it was given to the city of Radford. The house and grounds were donated by the Kollmorgen Motion Technology Group.The house features some Victorian period rooms and displays about Radford's history, including Native American artifacts, early settlers, Mary Draper Ingles, local industries, railroads, river transportation, educational institutions and local sports. There is also an art gallery with changing exhibits of the art and works of contemporary Appalachian artists.
-
August 2021 by Randy Brunk
Went to see Fireworks 4th of July.
-
July 2021 by gmail account
We had a great experience at the Glencoe Mansion. The tour was much more than we anticipated and we really enjoyed engaging with the tour guide.
-
December 2020 by Gail Gulbenkian
Beautiful house. Lots of local history and artifacts. Entertaining and knowledgeable docent.
