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The Waltons is an American historical drama television series about a family in rural Virginia during the Great Depression and World War II. It was created by Earl Hamner Jr., based on his 1961 book Spencer's Mountain and the 1963 film of the same name. The series aired from 1972 to 1981.
In the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, during the Great Depression, the Walton family makes its small income from its sawmill on Walton's Mountain. The story is told through the eyes of eldest son John-Boy, who wants to be a novelist, goes to college, and eventually fulfills his dream.
OFFICIAL WEBSITE. of The Walton's Mountain Museum. There is NO PLACE LIKE THIS in the whole world! VISIT US TODAY. keeping Earl Hamner's Legacy. Alive for Generations To Come! VISIT US TODAY. Exhibits. Schuyler was once a booming town. More than 7,000 citizen lived here and over 1,300 people worked at our illustrious soapstone plant.
Schuyler, Virginia - the REAL Walton's Mountain. Located twenty-five miles south of Charlottesville in the foothills of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountain range you will find the small hamlet of Schuyler.
256 reviews. #1 of 4 things to do in Schuyler. Speciality Museums. Closed now. Write a review. About. Walton’s Mountain Museum Closed December, January, February Weekends only March and April, November. Closed Easter Sunday May, June, July, August, September, October - open 7 days week 10:00 - 3:30. Suggest edits to improve what we show.
No, there's no such thing as "Walton's Mountain" and there never was. However, as I discovered, the town of Schuyler had its own special charm, and for that I was glad. Above left: Here's the Walton (er, Hamner) house in Schuyler, Virginia.
Walton's Mountain Museum, Schuyler, Virginia. 28,341 likes · 69 talking about this · 7,547 were here. This is the official Facebook page for the Walton's Mountain Museum, located in Schuyler, VA.
