Birthplace of Country Music Museum

This museum tells the story of the legendary 1927 Bristol Sessions. This was an historic event that sparked what is known as the "big bang of country music." Plan to spend 2-3 hours going through the exhibits. The museum houses a broadcasting studio for Radio Bristol that brings vintage and modern roots music 24/7.

Bristol, VA

October 17th 2022
A drive northeast on Route I-81 took us next to Sugar Hollow Campground, a gorgeous heavily wooded leaf-covered city park facility. Bristol sits on the border between Virginia and Tennessee. We enjoyed the Birthplace of Country Music Museum and learned how emerging music recording technology brought mountain music to the masses. We learned that June Carter’s (Cash) parents were famous country mu ... read more

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more

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