Virginia Folklife Newsletter

For National Arts and Humanities month the Old Church Gallery made note in Kathleen Ingoldsby’s recent “Backstories & Backyards” column in the Floyd Times. The October “Timber-r-r!” column takes a deep dive into timbering through the years based on the life of a folk art crosscut saw by Selma Keith. The article is also is featured in this month’s Virginia Folklife Newsletter from Virginia Humanities.

“Backstories and Backyards” column looks back into the stories behind everyday objects, connecting each item with the people, places, and events of different eras in Floyd County history.

October 2025 is National Arts and Humanities Month, encouraging individuals and organizations to engage with, support, and promote the arts and humanities. In 2025, the designation highlights the importance of culture and creativity in society.