Blue Ridge Music Center

The Blue Ridge Music Center, Roots of American Music is a new, permanent exhibition on the Blue Ridge Parkway near Galax, Virginia. The 2,300 square foot exhibition celebrates the music and musicians of the Blue Ridge and traces America's first music from its roots in Africa and Europe in the 17th and 18th centuries to today. Designed to engage visitors of all ages, the exhibition displays a fascinating selection of musical instruments and regional objects. Local musical family stories and historic overviews come alive with music, videos and hands-on interactive activites. "The LitePads were integrated into the artifact cases thanks to their low energy output, thin profile, and high light output." - Brook Anderson