Mt. Pleasant Preservation Society & Museum

The Mt. Pleasant Preservation Society documents and shares the rich history of African Americans in Smyth County. Located in the former Mount Pleasant Methodist Church in Marion, VA, the museum and historical society is open by appointment, welcoming researchers and history enthusiasts. The Mt. Pleasant community was the epicenter of Black life in Marion and Smyth County for many years. A dedicated group of volunteers banded together to restore the 1914-constructed church and collect and preserve historic documents related to local Black History. By doing so, future generations will have access to resources that document the hard work and perseverance of their forefathers.
Open for tours Wednesdays from 1pm to 2pm, or by appointment. Contact Margaret at [phone] or Diane at [phone]

[@storytellersofappalachia]

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[@meglange3595]

Lovely folks. Keepers of the story of the past. So important to preserve and protect.
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[@sandydeel-xw4fn]

Storytellers with a heart and passion to preserve and educate the public on what the past was but also how it plays a role in lives still today. That is awesome! Keep stories like this and more coming!

[@donnaboisen6003]

I absolutely love history and museums. Great educational video.

[@sueyoung8697]

Beautiful church. And story!

[@kendeel7474]

Good to see people with the foresight to recognize the need and determination to preserve history for posterity.

[@TheChur]

These videos are so interesting, thank you for making them

[@gregdelaney119]

This is a very powerful video invitation to explore the story of this museum and all the people whose stories include it. :)