Wednesday, October 06, 2004
Ralph Stanley Museum to open Oct. 16 in Clintwood
From the Kingsport Times-News
Southwest Virginia bluegrass music legend Ralph Stanley will do what he does best to herald the grand opening of a facility that bears his name.
The grand opening of the Ralph Stanley Museum and Traditional Mountain Music Center will be at 11 a.m. on Oct. 16 in Stanley's hometown of Clintwood. Housed in a Victorian mansion built in 1904, the $1.9 million interactive facility will feature more than 3,000 square feet of exhibits, listening stations and memorabilia dedicated to Stanley's life and career.
Stanley will be one of several renowned musicians to perform at a fund-raising concert at the Jetti Baker Center in Clintwood on Oct. 15.
"I have been blessed with many honors in my lifetime, but having my own museum is one of the greatest honors I've received. I am proud that my work and this wonderful music will be here for future generations to enjoy," Stanley said recently.
Read the article
Kingsport Times-News
Southwest Virginia bluegrass music legend Ralph Stanley will do what he does best to herald the grand opening of a facility that bears his name.
The grand opening of the Ralph Stanley Museum and Traditional Mountain Music Center will be at 11 a.m. on Oct. 16 in Stanley's hometown of Clintwood. Housed in a Victorian mansion built in 1904, the $1.9 million interactive facility will feature more than 3,000 square feet of exhibits, listening stations and memorabilia dedicated to Stanley's life and career.
Stanley will be one of several renowned musicians to perform at a fund-raising concert at the Jetti Baker Center in Clintwood on Oct. 15.
"I have been blessed with many honors in my lifetime, but having my own museum is one of the greatest honors I've received. I am proud that my work and this wonderful music will be here for future generations to enjoy," Stanley said recently.
Read the article
Kingsport Times-News
# posted by Dave Sichak @ 10:26 AM 
