About

Come explore the Glencoe Mansion, home of General Gabriel C. Wharton and his wife Nannie Radford Wharton. The 1875 Wharton home was constructed of thousands of handmade bricks and was a fitting statement of the stature of the Wharton family in Southwest Virginia. General Wharton served in the Civil War and advocated for the growth and development of Southwest Virginia.

The Glencoe Mansion, Museum & Gallery offers guests three museums in one:

Historic Residence: focusing on the history of the Glencoe Mansion, the Wharton family and their domestic staff.
History Exhibits: Self-Guided exhibits highlighting key individuals and events that have shaped Radford and the region, including Native Americans, Mary Draper Ingles, Governor John N. Dalton, and the Edison Phonograph.
Art Gallery: featuring the works of talented local artists.
Additionally, the Gallery includes a Gift Shop with great locally produced items; and there's also the Mary Draper Ingles Cultural Heritage Park with the statue of the heroine and the New River Train Viewing Observatory.


Guided tours are available at any time. Audio Tours are available. For groups over 10 people, please schedule ahead. We host School Field Trips with a focus on 2nd and 4th Grade Virginia SOLs.


Open year round, Wed-Sat 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sun 1-4 p.m.