Attractions
RAWLS MUSEUM ARTS 757-653-0754
Fax: 757-653-0341
22376 Linden Street, Courtland, VA 23837
Directions: From Franklin - take Business 58 into Courtland, veer right on Linden at fork in the road. Take left into parking lot in approximately 1/2 mile.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Art and music exhibitions, workshops, lectures and classes.
PARKING: 2 designated accessible parking spaces, located in front of museum. Accessible parking space 8 ft. wide. Accessible aisle 8 ft. wide.
TYPES OF PATHS TO OR AROUND ATTRACTION: Smooth concrete, accessible to persons with mobility disabilities. Steep grades may require assistance for persons in wheelchairs. 24 ft. ramp.
ENTRANCE: In front of building. 6 exterior steps, each 6 in. high. Handrails on left/right. Ramps provided. 2 entry doors, 27 in. wide, easily open out with european-type handle located 39 in. above floor.
PUBLIC REST ROOMS: Located at end of display area. Available without steps. Doors 33 in. wide, open in. No turns to enter. Wheelchair accessible stalls have 34 in. wide doors opening out, and handrails. 19 in. toilet seat height, 33 in. between commode and wall. Sink height 34 in. Accessible stall checked regularly for obstructions. Rest rooms identified by raised figures with pants or skirt on the door to designate men or women.
SPECIAL SERVICES:
For guests with visual disabilities, there are signs with contrasting background, printed on a non-glossy surface. Occasional special events have hands on features.
For guests with mobility disabilities, everything is on one floor.
GIFT SHOP: Door 32 in. wide. Counters 38 in. high. Displays require some backing up of wheelchairs.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Accept credit cards in gift shop. Open Tu-Fri 10-4. Seasonally Sat 12-4, other times by appointment.
SOUTHAMPTON AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY MUSEUM/HERITAGE VILLAGE
757-653-9554 wwwsouthamptoncounty.org
22213 Linden Street, Courtland, VA 23837
From 58W take business 58 into Courtland, take Linden to Heritage Lane (on right when coming from Franklin.)
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Over 4,000 pieces of antique farm equipment, hand tools, Indian artifacts and outdoor displays.
PARKING: Large open unpaved parking lot in front of main building.
TYPES OF PATHS TO OR AROUND ATTRACTION: Dirt and gravel level paths accessible to persons with mobility disabilities. Length of paths several hundred feet.
ENTRANCE: Located front of exhibition building. Handrails on left/right. Ramps provided. 1 entry door, 33 in. wide, easily opens in with round handle located 34 in. above floor.
PUBLIC REST ROOMS: One is located in exhibition building. Available without steps. Doors 35 in. wide, open out. No turns to enter. Wheelchair accessible stall with handrails. 29 in. between commode and wall. Sink height 22 in. and in a cabinet base. Accessible stall checked regularly for obstructions. Unisex or companion assisted rest rooms available. Second is located end of Peanut building. Available without steps. Doors 33 in. wide, open out. Turns to enter. Wheelchair accessible stalls have 32 in. wide doors opening out, and handrails. 19 in. toilet seat height, 15 in. between commode and wall. Sink height 33 in. Accessible stall checked regularly for obstructions.
SPECIAL SERVICES:
For guests with visual disabilities, there are hands-on exhibits such as Petting Zoo, incubated eggs and corn grinder on Heritage Day in September. Signs in large print, with contrasting background.
For guests with mobility disabilities, three buildings are wheelchair/scooter accessible - Exhibition, Peanut Shelter and Equipment Shed. Five small out buildings are accessible by 3 steps /hand rail only. A few more out buildings are viewable only.
GIFT SHOP: Aisles 84 in. wide. Counters 38 in. high. Aisles clear of temporary displays.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Admission fee. Open Mar - Nov, Wed, Sat - Sun 1-5. All other times by appointment only.
