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The Crooked Road: Virginia's Heritage Music Trail
Year Listed: 2010
Celebrating and preserving the Appalachian region's cultural heritage, The Crooked Road encourages visitors to experience authentic mountain music in the region where it was born. Nineteen towns dot the 253-mile route and offer historic and cultural programs, artisan crafts, museums and outdoor recreational activities.
Traveling the Trail
Those wishing to explore the history of Appalachian music can choose to make the scenic journey through the winding roads of Virginia's foothills, or stop and spend time at one of the celebrated venues along the way. Frequent highway pull-offs are marked by informational kiosks with brochures and panels describing the significance of each location and FM radio transmitters featuring musical excerpts and engaging narration about scenic attractions and cultural offerings in the area are available as well.
The Birth of Mountain Music
The eight music venues along the trail will provide visitors with an authentic taste of the traditional mountain music that has characterized the region for generations and produced some of the most notable names in country music. The Carter Family Fold serves as the homestead of the Grand Ole Opry's Carter Family and the Rex Theater & Old Fiddler's Convention brings artists back to the region annually. Friday nights are lively at the Floyd Country Store's Friday Night Jamboree, featuring local Old Time, Bluegrass and Gospel music.
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