Located in southwest Virginia, the Martinsville area is in the heart of the Appalachian mountains and full of the legends this wilderness brings. Looking at the historic Patrick Henry County region (today Martinsville, Henry County, Patrick County, and Danville), Salem Museum Executive Director Garrett Channell will share the stories told about these areas.  Learn about ghost stories from across the counties, local Sasquatch sightings, dogmen, and more! This is a fun, informative session open to believers and skeptics alike to come enjoy an afternoon of fun storytelling.

A graduate of Roanoke College, Garrett studied history with a focus in public history. He also studied history and literature at Oxford University. He recently completed a Master’s in Museum Studies from Harvard University.

During his time at Roanoke, Garrett worked with preservation-focused institutions, including the Roanoke College Archives and the Library of Congress in their preservation division. He volunteered at the Salem Museum in the archives and at events prior to being hired, and served as the Director of Education and Archives for three years. He now develops content and programs for all ages, curates the Museum’s collection, and oversees the Museum’s daily operations.