Historic Preservation - Wise, Wise County Historical Society
A membership organization dedicated to accumulating, preserving and protecting the history and genealogy of Wise County and the City of Norton. The society maintains a library of genealogical and historical books and manuscripts in Wampler Library, Mountain Empire Community College. Librarians trained in genealogical research will assist patrons with their family research. Wise County Historical Society publications are sold at the College Bookstore.
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Physical Address
124 Library Road, Wise, VA 24293
Hours
Monday: 08:00 AM - 06:00 PM; Tuesday: 08:00 AM - 06:00 PM; Thursday: 08:00 AM - 06:00 PM; Friday: 08:00 AM - 04:30 PM
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Application process
Call for more information or walk in. Bookstore also availible Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm. The bookstore will have additional extended hours at the beginning of each semester. During this time, hours will be Monday through Thursday, 8:00am-6:00pm, and Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm. Students or teachers that may need to make arrangements to visit the bookstore after hours can contact us directly by phone or email.
Languages
English
Service area
VA
Agency info
Wise County Historical Society
Promotes historical studies, by the collection and preservation of historical manuscripts, and for kindred purposes in the best interest of southern Appalachian regional history and history in America.