How Mining and Railroads Shaped Wythe County, Virginia

The communities of Wythe County, Virginia, have a wealth of mining and railroad history. In collaboration with the Town of Wytheville Department of Museums and the Edge 4-H Club of Wythe County, Stories: Yes program students explore this centuries-long story, from the industrial past to the modern reinvention of the area as a historical tourist destination at the New River Trail State Park.

Youth curators include Aaliyah Reynolds, Chase Arnold, Chloe Arnold, Coyote Edwards, Elizabeth Gravely, Jackson Denti, Joseph Dye, Kylie Smith, Lucas Corvin, Madison Dye, Mitchell Denti, and Nathan Beaver.

Amanda Gillman, Debbie Moody, Frances Emerson, Jacob Spraker, and Shawn McReynolds were the project mentors. Wytheville Community College and New River Trail State Park were project partners.