Wilderness Road Regional Museum

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Research Resources

The PDF documents below can be downloaded and used to help you narrow the places to search, when you’re seeking specific information about your family or ancestors. Please use the information in these documents to help you list specific resources you would like to access during your research appointment at the museum. Thank you!

Master Lists

  1. Master Index of Names
  2. Master Registry of Documents & Records

Finding Aids

  1. African Americans
  2. Civil War & Reconstruction
  3. Claytor Lake & New River
  4. County Financial Records
  5. Schools & Education
  6. Store Records
  7. Voter & Political Issues
  8. World War I & II

Museum Information

5240 Wilderness Road
Dublin, Virginia 24084
(540) 674-4835

Hours of Operation
Wednesdays, 1:30-4:30 PM
Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, 10:30 AM - 4:30 PM


Tours for groups can be arranged by calling during museum hours, or by using our contact form.

All donations should be sent to:
Wilderness Road Regional Museum
PO Box 373
Newbern, VA 24126

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