HEARTS OF APPALACHIA PROJECT
"Preserving mountain stories, faith, and heritage — one memory at a time."


Supporting the Museum
The museum's Christmas Fundraiser features commemorative ornaments celebrating Plasterco's historic General Store and church. Proceeds after production and related expenses will help support the restoration and preservation of this important piece of local history


Discover More About the R. B. Henderson Plasterco Museum
The R. B. Henderson Plasterco Museum is a labor of love led by historian Austin Stanley, dedicated to preserving the stories, photographs, artifacts, and memories of Plasterco and the surrounding Southwest Virginia communities.Your ornament purchase helps support the restoration of the historic General Store and the preservation of a treasured piece of Appalachian heritage.Explore the museum's history, follow its progress, and discover more ways to help preserve the past for future generations.
If you would like to support the museum beyond purchasing a fundraiser ornament, Austin has also established a GoFundMe campaign where monetary donations can be made directly toward the restoration and preservation of this historic building. Every contribution, large or small, helps bring his vision of preserving Plasterco's history for future generations closer to reality.















