The home of Wytheville's first resident physician, the Haller-Gibboney Rock House has played a significant role in Wytheville's history since its construction in 1823. Dr. John Haller served his community as a country doctor, county coroner, and delegate to the Virginia Legislature.
During the 140 years that the Hallers and their descendants, the Gibboneys, lived in the home, they responded to the needs of their community by using their home as an infirmary and school during the Civil War years and as a boarding house when Wytheville became a popular summer resort. As a registered Historical Landmark, the home now serves as a museum containing over 300 original artifacts and period furnishings. The purpose of the Haller-Gibboney Rock House Museum is to preserve its collections, structure and grounds in a manner that promotes understanding and appreciation of family life in Wytheville within the context of the events of the 19th and early 20th centuries.
You will learn about this fascinating family as you walk through this simple but elegant home on the 30 minute guided tour. The original portion of the thome is made of native limestone and is typical of the stone farmhouses that were once plentiful throughout the western part of Virginia.
After visiting the museum, take a stroll through the beautiful grounds featuring five garden beds. These beds include a variety of scent, medicinal and culinary herbs commonly used in the 19th century.
The Rock House is open for tours April through October and again in December for our Christmas Tour. The hours are: Tuesday - Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; Saturday 12:00 noon - 4:00 p.m. For more information or to schedule a group tour, please contact us at (540) 223-3330, Monday - Friday from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Admission is $3.00 for adults and $1.50 for children. To tour both Museums, the admission is $5.00 for adults and $2.50 for children. Children 5 and under are free.
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