Music of the Civil War with Musician & Historian Geoff White (POSTPONED)
Venue: Alexander Black House & Cultural Center, Blacksburg
Organizations: Blacksburg Museum and Cultural Foundation, Geoff White
Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026
Time: 1:00 - 3:00 PM
Event Types: Music, Arts & Theatre
Cost: Free
Description:
UPDATE: Due to the possibility of more snowy weather this weekend, Historic Smithfield’s Music of the Civil War program, presented by Geoff White, has been rescheduled to Saturday, February 7th at 1:00 PM.

The Blacksburg Museum and Cultural Foundation presents Music of the Civil War on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at the Alexander Black House & Cultural Center.

Join us for an engaging afternoon of history and music with musician and historian Geoff White, who will perform songs written and played during the American Civil War while sharing their stories and historical significance along the way.

Geoff, a versatile performer on fiddle, mandolin, and guitar, has played everywhere from concert halls to historic battlefields. With a background in both music and history, including a degree focused on Civil War music, he brings a unique perspective to this program.

This event, which is free and open to the public, is presented by Historic Smithfield, the Virginia Center for Civil War Studies, and the Blacksburg Museum & Cultural Foundation.

The Alexander Black House & Cultural Center is located at 204 Draper Road in Blacksburg, VA.

To view the event flyer, visit: https://i.postimg.cc/Qt7Lj3Z8/image.png.

For more information, visit: https://blacksburgmuseum.org/event/4851/ or https://www.facebook.com/blacksburgmuseum/ or https://www.instagram.com/blacksburgmuseum/ or call 540-558-0746.