Attraction
GILES COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY 540-921-1050
www.personal.picusnet.com/gileschs
208 North Main Street, Pearisburg, VA 24134
Come into town on 460 bypass - at traffic light at court house, turn right, go a black and half, museum on right.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Museum, 1829 Johnston House, 1857 doctor’s office and Genealogical research office.
PARKING: 5 designated accessible parking spaces, located in front of museum. Accessible parking space 10 ft. wide. Accessible aisle 4 ft. wide. RV parking.
FACILITIES: Lowered drinking fountains.
TYPES OF PATHS TO OR AROUND ATTRACTION: Sidewalks accessible to persons with mobility impairments. Steep grades may require assistance for persons in wheelchairs. Length of paths 30 ft.
ENTRANCE: Museum has on-grade entrances located on first and basement levels. 2 entry doors, 46 in. wide, easily open out with knob handle located 30 in. above floor. Genealogical research office has 1 entry door, 36-in. wide, easily opens in with knob handle located 30-in. above floor. Historic house and doctor’s office have steps to entrances.
PUBLIC REST ROOMS: Located upstairs and downstairs. Available without steps. Doors 36 in. wide, open in. Turns to enter. Unisex rest room
GIFT SHOP: Aisles 36 in. wide. Counters 30 in. high. Aisles clear of temporary displays.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: No admission fee. Hours: Wed.-Fri., 2-5pm. Closed in January and during inclement weather.
