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Tuesday 10am - 4:30pm Wednesday 10am - 4:30pm Thursday 10am - 4:30pm Friday 10am - 4:30pm Saturday 10am - 4:30pm

O. Winston Link Museum

Name: O. Winston Link Museum
Address: 101 Shenandoah Avenue NE, Roanoke, VA, 24016, US
Telephone: (540) 982-5465
Price range: $
Rating: 4.7

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10/17/2026

Thank you History is Served donors!

10/16/2026

🎶 Music for the Museum returns November 14!

Enjoy A Musical Afternoon of Classical and Broadway Favorites at Heights Community Church, featuring pianist Melia Garber, tenor Michael Nim, violinist Kevin Matheson, and violist Bryan Matheson.

Join us Saturday, November 14, at 1pm for an afternoon of beautiful music, all while supporting the preservation of our region’s history. All proceeds benefit the Sara Airheart Endowment for Collections at the Historical Society of Western Virginia, helping care for and preserve the artifacts that tell our community’s story.

📍 Heights Community Church, 2014 Memorial Ave SW, Roanoke
🎟️ Tickets are $10 at the door.

We hope you’ll join us for this special musical afternoon! 🎻🎹

10/14/2026

History is Served Donor Spotlight: Two & A Half Sisters

10/13/2026

Thank you!!!

10/11/2026

⏰ Just two weeks left to get your tickets for History is Served!

Join us Thursday, October 29, at Hotel Roanoke for dinner, a special presentation by Gabe Neville, and an exciting evening of silent and live auctions supporting the Historical Society of Western Virginia.

🎟️ Tickets must be purchased by October 25. Don’t wait! Get your tickets now at https://tinyurl.com/5n8pswr7

10/10/2026

History is Served Donor Spotlight: Birdwood Mansion

We are delighted to recognize Birdwood Mansion for its incredibly generous support of History is Served 2026!

Located just outside Charlottesville, Birdwood Mansion beautifully brings together history, nature, and luxury. The mansion, built between 1819 and 1830, has been meticulously restored and now welcomes guests as a boutique hotel, dining destination, and place for memorable experiences.

We are especially grateful to Birdwood Mansion for helping us create an exceptional auction experience for our guests while supporting the preservation of Western Virginia’s history.

Thank you, Birdwood Mansion, for helping us write the next chapter of our region’s story!

10/03/2026

Love Link's photography?

Next Saturday, October 10, is your chance to purchase an O. Winston Link print of your very own. Come by Lindor Arts in Downtown Roanoke from 10am to 2pm.

These prints are rare original Link prints being sold on consignment from a private collector with proceeds benefiting the Roanoke History and O. Winston Link Museums.

09/12/2026

Our exhibition reception and gallery talk are coming up next week! 📷🚂🎨

Join us Saturday, September 19, for an afternoon and evening at the museum celebrating Kindly Mirrors, On the Rails, and Rooted in Roanoke, our three current exhibitions.

The afternoon begins at 4pm with a special gallery talk on Kindly Mirrors with Ricky Cox, Alice Slusher, and Catherine Pauley of Old Church Gallery. Then from 6-8pm, meet photographers, artists, and exhibition curators, explore all three galleries, and enjoy light refreshments and beverages during the reception.

Admission is $5 for non-members and free for HSWV members. Admission to the gallery talk also includes the evening reception. RSVP requested: https://forms.gle/sS17EfB6Z2L9Vc3M7.

We hope you’ll join us to explore the exhibitions, meet the people behind the work, and enjoy an evening at the museum!

09/05/2026

📚 The Semiannual Used Book Sale is coming back next month!

Looking for a new-to-you book? Our lobby will soon be stocked with gently used books ready for their next chapter. Whether you're searching for a great history read, adding to your collection, or simply love the thrill of finding a good book at a great price, there's plenty to discover.

Mark your calendar for October 3rd, and start making room on your bookshelves! 📖

Address

101 Shenandoah Avenue NE
Roanoke, VA
24016

Opening Hours

Tuesday	10am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	10am - 4:30pm
Thursday	10am - 4:30pm
Friday	10am - 4:30pm
Saturday	10am - 4:30pm

Telephone

(540) 982-5465

Website

https://roanokehistory.org/

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