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Edith J. Carrier Arboretum and Botanical Gardens at James Madison University
Harrisonburg, Virginia

Arboretum, Art, Botanical Garden, Nature Centers, Park, Science, University

The only arboretum and botanical gardens located on a Virginia state university. Beauty awaits visitors to botanical gardens found within the EJC Arboretum. Included in 16 exhibit gardens along over 3 miles of trails through 125 acres of mature Oak-Hickory Forrest, are rare and unusual, or geographically specific species protected at the arboretum. See a shale barren rich with white-haired feather flower, spike moss, hairy lipped fern, and shining sumac. Browse the bog garden. Stroll paths redolent in the bloom of spring bulbs, native azaleas including the rare pinxter flower and flame azalea. See a luxurious display of trailside wild phlox and Virginia bluebell. Breathe deeply while climbing the terraced herb garden.

Virginia Quilt Museum
Harrisonburg, Virginia

Art, General, History, Library, Military, Specialized

Dedicated to preserving quilting heritage, the museum holds three major exhibitions a year featuring antique and contemporary quilts from Virginia and the mid Atlantic area. Children's hands-on room, plus women of the Civil War era's quilts displayed.

MUSEUM CONFERENCES

Georgia Association of Museums 2025 Conference

February 5 - 7, 2025

Milledgeville, Georgia

2025 California Association of Museums Conference

February 18 - 22, 2025

San Fransico, California

Virginia Association of Museum's 2025 Annual Conference!

March 15 - 18, 2025

Blacksburg, Virginia

Texas Association of Museums 2025 Conference Austin

April 6 - 9, 2025

Austin, Texas

Oregon Museum Association 2025 Conference

April 27 - 29, 2025

Independence, Oregon

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