Historical Society Museum opens for 2026 season
The exhibit focuses on "patriotic service and that, traditionally, has been certain military,” said Gino Williams, president of the Floyd County Historical Society.
The Floyd County Historical Society Museum reopened for the season last week, displaying its new exhibit, "250 Years of Patriotism and Service." The exhibit focuses on the military service of our ancestors and pays homage to America’s 250th birthday.
Two rooms in the front of the museum display the items donated or loaned to the museum. Everything from photographs to uniforms, lunch boxes to letters, rifles and more are on display.
“Most everything in here has either been donated and a few things are on loan from people around the county,” Floyd County Historical Society Office Manager Linda Wiseman said.
Uniforms on display as a part of '250 Years of Patriotism and Service' at The Ridgemont. Photos by Katie Gravely
The exhibit focuses on "patriotic service and that, traditionally, has been certain military,” said Gino Williams, president of the Floyd County Historical Society. “Eventually there will be a couple of cabinets for civil service here too. This was also an opportunity to show some of the things that are in the collection here at the society too.”
Williams also asks county residents to look through their old photographs or memorabilia to donate or loan even after the museum's initial opening.
“We don't have anything from Iraq, and there is very little of the Mexican war,” Williams said. “We have tried to touch on everything, and we really are looking for photographs that we can take a copy of or letters. The whole bit.”
An Open House for the new Exhibit will be held on Saturday, April 25, from 1-3 p.m. so Floyd Countians and tourists can come look at the historical displays.
Photos by Katie Gravely
More about the museum
The museum, located at 217 N. Locust St. in Floyd, officially opened for 2026 on Friday, April 10. Regular open hours are Fridays and Saturdays from noon until 4 p.m. as well as by appointment by calling (540) 745-3249 or emailing info@floydhistoricalsociety.org. Admission is completely free.
More programs and events will be held throughout the year and can be found at www.floydhistoricalsociety.org.
Additionally, the historical society is always looking for volunteers for museum hours and other events. If curious about volunteering, email Linda at officemanager@floydhistoricalsociety.org.
