Monuments Across Appalachian Virginia (MAAV) works to reclaim, imagine, document, reinterpret, display, and amplify histories and experiences that highlight collective struggles for the vitality of people and our shared environment, especially by, for, and with people whose stories have been silenced, denied, or excluded.

MAAV is funding new monument projects across Appalachian Virginia!

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Attention all Clifton Forge followers! Green Pastures, one of the nine MAAV projects, needs your stories! This project is hosting a listening session on Monday, October 21st, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Historic Masonic Theatre in Clifton Forge. If y
The devastation from Hurricane Helene’s passage through the Appalachian Mountains has given us all pause, reminding us of the deep ties we share with folks who call this region home. The wind and rain have caused widespread damage, triggering s
Happy National Indigenous Peoples’ Day! Celebrated on the second Monday of October, #MAAV honors the indigenous peoples’ strength, courage, and resilience. Today, we are proudly featuring two projects dedicated to the rich cultural herita
On Saturday, the Calfee Center had the opening of their Harmon Learning Center which welcomed many members of the community, former Calfee alumni, and MAAV interns! The unveiling of the historical marker along with the completion of the classrooms wa
Monuments Across Appalachia Virginia would like to take a moment and acknowledge the tragedy currently happening in Southwest Virginia, Western North Carolina, and Tennessee. We strongly encourage our followers to engage with local communities and re
#MAAV would like to wish everyone a Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! Take this month as not only a celebration, but a reminder of how Hispanic and Latino culture, histories and communities have influenced and shaped the United States as we know it. O
On August 18th, the Forest Botanicals Region Living project–comprising of four components–held their opening ceremony for their first component: The Storywalk Trail which includes 10 interpretive signs discussing the cultural, historical,
Happy Friday everyone! Just a reminder that the Montañitas Festival will be taking place in Luray, VA in 22 days! 🥳🎶 Be sure to swing by to celebrate Appalachian and Latino culture, food, music and more. @montanitasproject @luaproject @me
In honor of Labor Day, #maav pays respect to the workers of the world, remembering the struggles for liberation and labor justice in Appalachian Virginia, for which many sacrificed their health and their lives. We would like to highlight the diversit
Today we would love to introduce our Community Design Intern here at MAAV, Christian Crawley! Christian is a 5th year undergraduate studying Landscape Architecture with minors in Ecological Cities and Appalachian Cultures and Environments. His plans

Intern Insights

Read what our interns have been writing about their experiences and discoveries working with MAAV!

Intern Insights
Spring 2025 Intern Insights: Sophia Spraker
Fall 2024 Intern Insights: Eve Azano
July 2024 Intern Insights: Raegan Lamkin
May 2024 Graduate Assistant Insights: Amber Wendler
April 2024 Intern Insights: Will Heltzel
March 2024 Intern Insights: Rachel Poteet
February 2024 Intern Insights: Leeanna Duong
January 2024 Intern Insights: Chance Cheek

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Aristotle Jones visiting Pulaski to deliver Appalachian Soul
Aristotle Jones visiting Pulaski to deliver Appalachian Soul

An effort to write a song about the town of Pulaski through a Community Meal & Story Swap

Article and video at WDBJ7 >

Community Meal and Story Swap highlights the history of SWVA
Community Meal and Story Swap highlights the history of SWVA

PULASKI, Va. (WDBJ) - Two Pulaski nonprofits are collaborating with a storyteller and musician for a pair of events on January 31 and February 1.

Article and video at WDBJ7 >

Monument to black Union soldiers hopes to complete the narrative surrounding the Civil War
Monument to black Union soldiers hopes to complete the narrative surrounding the Civil War

Later this week, sculptors will present three potential designs for a monument to black union soldiers. The Raising the Shade Monument will be erected at the former First Baptist Church in downtown Rocky Mount. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has more.

Listen to the feature at WFIR News >