Welcome to the Nelson County Historical Society

5365 Thomas Nelson Hwy, Arrington, Virginia 22922

Oakland Museum is open Wednesdays from 1:00pm to 4:00pm and Saturdays from 10:00am to 4:00pm • For group tour requests, email info@nelsonhistorical.org or leave a message at (434) 263-8400.

5365 Thomas Nelson Hwy, Arrington, Virginia 22922

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Events

  • October 17, 2026
  • 11:00 AM to 03:00 PM

Kami Cotler visits Nelson County to honor Earl Hamner

Oakland Museum, 5365 Thomas Nelson Highway, Arrington, VA

Actress Kami Cotler will honor Earl Hamner, creator of the TV show “The Waltons.”

  • October 22, 2026
  • 10:00 AM
  • October 24, 2026
  • 04:00 PM

VA250 Mobile Museum Coming to Nelson County

Oakland Museum, 5365 Thomas Nelson Highway, Arrington, VA 22922

A hands-on, interactive, and immersive “museum on wheels,” the VA250 Mobile Museum Experience is housed in an expandable tractor trailer that is coming to Nelson County on Thursday, October 22, 10am to 4pm; Friday, October 23, 10am to 4pm, and Saturday, October 24, 10am to 4pm. Don't miss your opportunity to experience it!

Jimmy Fortune & Earl Hamner Jr. Statue Unveiling

7/8/2023

Statue Unveiling Ceremony on YouTube