Wilderness Road Regional Museum

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5240 Wilderness Rd
Dublin, VA 24084
+1 (540) 674-4835
http://www.wildernessroadregionalmuseum.com
The town of Newbern was established by Adam Hance in 1810 along the primary migration route westward into Kentucky and beyond. Today the Wilderness Road Regional Museum is house in the Hance residence. Adam and son Henry Hance ran a store, post office, tavern, and land development from this location. Tours are given Tuesday-Saturday 10:30am to 4:30pm and by appointment. Donations accepted.

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A most stop if you are traveling I-81
1/7/2022

This is such a treasure for those interested in the westward expansion and the impact on daily life....

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Amazing!! Very educational! Very well-preserved!
5/1/2021

April was a very, very informative, helpful guide and historian! We highly recommend this museum if...

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Very enjoyable visit
4/1/2021

My family thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Even my teenagers who are not museum material, liked it...

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