Nestled on the grounds of the Glencoe Mansion is this pocket park that has been declared a Virginia Treasure. The park is the home to the stunning bronze sculpture by artist Matt Langford depicting the frontier heroine. Also at the site is the New River Train Observatory, which was designed and built by graduate students from Virginia Tech’s School of Architecture + Design. The park is under development to became a haven of native species of plants and wildlife. Open dawn to dusk.

601 Unruh DR, Radford, VA 24141

Art, History, Nature-Radford

Located in the 1875 home of Gen. Gabriel C. and Nannie Radford Wharton, Glencoe explores the history of Radford, the New River Valley and beyond. The museum provides a 3-in-one experience with the Historic Residence, History Exhibits and the Art Gallery. The museum highlights the contributions of all those who left their influence and built the area, including Native Americans, African Americans and settlers like Mary Draper Ingles and her family. The exhibits explore the role of the New River in the development of transportation and industry and many other topics. The Art Gallery provides visitors with great local art in addition to a well-stocked Gift Shop.

600 Unruh DR, Radford, VA 24141

Museum, Exhibits, Gallery-Radford

The Homestead of William and Mary Ingles is still a working farm today. Features a replica of Mary’s cabin and views of the New River where the family ran a ferry that allowed settlers to continue their journeys during the Great Westward Migration. Open periodically for special events that include colonial life demonstrations.

9 Wilderness Rd, Radford, VA 24141

Farm - Radford

Erected in 1909, the 22-ft monument is constructed of chimney stones from the original Ingles Farm cabin.

1500 Fifth St, Radford, VA 24141

Monument - Radford

This artwork was commissioned by The Fine Arts Section of the U.S. Treasury Department under the New Deal programs.

“The Return of Mary Draper Ingles,” oil on canvas painted in 1942 by Alexander B. Clayton

901 W. Main Street, Radford

Art - Radford

Hikers can retrace Mary’s return to the New River Valley on a trail that runs along the New River between Glen Lyn and Shumate Falls. In 2017 the trail was designated part of the Great Eastern Trail, a 1,800-mile hiking route running between northern Alabama and western New York.

200 Campground Drive, Glen Lyn, VA 24090

Hiking, Trail Glen Lyn, Giles

Built in 1774, Smithfield was the home of Revolutionary War patriot William Preston. The home, designed in the Tidewater plantation style, provided a haven of aristocratic elegance and became the social and political center of this frontier region. The site features costumed interpreters, heirloom gardens, special events and a museum store.

1000 Smithfield Plantation Blvd, Blacksburg, VA 24060

Museum Blacksburg, Montgomery

U. S. Post Office Mural—This artwork was commissioned by The Fine Arts Section of the U.S. Treasury Department under the New Deal programs.

“Great Road,” oil on canvas painted by John W. de Groot in 1939

Christiansburg Post Office, 2 E. Main Street, Christiansburg, VA 24073

Art Christiansburg, Montgomery

Located on the Radford University campus, these residence halls honor the Draper and Ingles families.

801 E. Main Street, Radford, 24141

Dedication Radford

In 1755 colonial heroine Mary Draper Ingles spent part of her Shawnee captivity at Big Bone Lick, Ky. and near what is today’s Portsmouth, Ohio. The people of Kentucky, West Virginia, Ohio and Virginia have embraced the frontierswoman’s famous story, and in 2008 she was honored with a bronze statue in front of the Boone County, KY, Public Library.

Each year West Virginia honors Mary Draper Ingles with festivals and reenactments; in addition, a bridge in Summers County and a trail in Putnam County are named in her honor.