Welcome to the Nelson County Historical Society

5365 Thomas Nelson Hwy, Arrington, Virginia 22922

Oakland Museum is reopening on March 18, 2026 at 1:00pm • During the season, Oakland 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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Individual memberships are $25/year and family memberships are $40/year.

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Events

  • May 02, 2026
  • 10:00 AM to 04:00 PM

Nelson County Historical Society Historic Homes and Properties Tour

A self-guided driving tour in the Roseland and Massies Mill communities of Nelson County.

 These historic homes will be open for the day:    

  • Tye Brook    
  • a Bryant Family Farm    
  • Pharsalia    
  • Flat Farm    
  • Oak Hill Baptist Church (Massies Mill)

Jimmy Fortune & Earl Hamner Jr. Statue Unveiling

7/8/2023

Statue Unveiling Ceremony on YouTube