Virginia Folklore Society 2026 Annual Meeting

Join us for the first VFS Annual Meeting! 

This free event will feature presentations from folklorists around the state, information about VFS membership, and discussion of goals for the future of the Society. Hope to see you there!

When:  Saturday, November 14, 1:00-4:00pm

Where: Robins Family Forum Theater, Virginia Museum of History and Culture,
428 N Arthur Ashe Blvd, Richmond, VA 23220

What We’ll Do: 

1:00pm Welcome!

1:15pm A Celebration of Virginia Folklife Katy Clune, State Folklorist (Richmond, VA)

1:30pm Southwest Virginia Clawhammer Styles: Mac Traynham, Clawhammer Master and Banjo Builder (Willis, VA)

2:00pm The Afro-Virginian Banjo: Dr. Dena Jennings

2:30pm Our Collective Dreams: An Invitation to Join the VFS

3:00pm Annual Business Meeting of the Virginia Folklore Society

4:00pm Adjourn