The Ralph Stanley Museum is located in a century old, four story home that was currently remodeled in Clintwood, Virginia.

The home was originally known as the “Chase House,” named for Roland E. Chase.  The home is pictured at right in the early 1900’s.  The Museum was built around 1904 and was reported to be the first brick home built in Dickenson County. 

The town of Clintwood purchased this building as a part of the downtown revitalization project.  The exterior has been renovated with Community Development Block Grant Funds. The interior of the building has been completely redesigned to accommodate the museum.

The building contains a variety of state of the art exhibits and displays, such as the many listening stations located throughout the museum.  Visitors receive headphones to use as they travel through the life and times of Dr. Ralph Stanley. These exhibits and displays highlight the roots of Dr. Ralph Stanley’s musical traditions in Dickenson County and the surrounding areas. The museum also showcases his childhood, the music of Carter and the Ralph Stanley Band and the influence of Ralph’s music on the careers of other famous musicians. The museum serves as an archive and focal point for the music and musicians of the Appalachian Region. The museum also contains a welcome center and a gift shop. There are many listening stations located throughout the museum.  Visitors receive headphones to use as they travel through the life and times of Dr. Ralph Stanley.