Vardy Community Historical Society

05/28/2026

Join us this Saturday for our first porch pickin’ of the season!

Bring your chair to listen, instrument to join in, & coolers! Food will be available!

05/23/2026

IT’S OFFICIAL! Vardy Fest is going to be happening on September 19th this year!

If you are interested in being a vendor or speaker please fill out our interest form!

https://vardymuseum.org/events/vardy_fest/vendor_interest/

05/22/2026

Join us May 30th from 6-8 PM for a porch pickin' on Mahalas porch! Everyone welcome to join in!

Food will available. Bring your chairs & coolers and come hang out!

Can't make it next weekend? Check out the other dates!

05/09/2026

It’s official!! Porch pickins’ are back!!

Join us May 30th from 6-8 PM at Mahalas cabin for some music, food & fun!! 🪕

Check out our website for the list of dates!
https://vardymuseum.org/porch_pickings/

Also, visit our website for our new merch!

03/09/2026

OUR NEW WEBSITE IS LIVE! Check it out!

Vardy CommunityHistory Museum preserving the legacy of the Melungeons in Vardy-Blackwater since 1998 Learn more Our History Nestled deep in the mountains of Central Appalachia, the historic community of Vardy in Hancock County, Tennessee, endures as a beacon of heritage and history spanning nine gen...

02/14/2026

We’ve had several messages asking about Vardy Fest- it will be happening but the date is TBD and will be later in the summer. The church is having some renovations done that will not be done until June(ish).

12/25/2025

Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas & the happiest New Year!

12/04/2025

Ho Ho Ho! We have Vardy and Melungeon merch that will make the perfect present!
(Most merch is offered in a variety of colors) 🎅🎁


Check out our website to purchase - www.vardymuseum.org

11/27/2025

Hope everyone had a happy Thanksgiving!!

11/23/2025

Join the Melungeon Heritage Association for Season 6 Episode 2 with special guest: Daughters of the American Revolution!LinksD.A.R- www.dar.orgD.A.R. members...