February 20 – May 14, 2026 @ Southwest Virginia Museum
Big Stone Gap, VA.The Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park announces the spring semester of the WiseJAMS music program. WiseJAMS seeks to preserve musical heritage by offering low-cost classes in fiddle, old-time banjo and guitar to small groups of students in an after-school setting.
For the 2026 spring session, classes begin Feb. 26and runs through May 7, with graduation being held May 14. Classes are held at the Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park on Thursdaysfrom3:45 to 5:45 p.m. and serves students in third through eighth grades. Youth who participate in this program are required to attend all weekly classes. During the classes, students receive an after-school snack and a 90-minute instructional session.
Registration is required by Feb. 20. For more information about the WiseJAMS music program or to register, email Retha Cole atdoretha.cole@dcr.virginia.govor call the Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park at 276-523-1322.
Category: Music