Parking ...

 

Gathering in the Gap" will be held on and around the grounds of the Southwest Virginia Museum, Town of Big Stone Gap open space area on Poplar Hill, and the C. Bascom Slemp Library grounds.  West First Street north and parts of Shawnee and Cherokee Avenue in the Poplar Hill section of town will be blocked to through traffic.  The front museum lot will be reserved for handicapped parking.  Parking for all other event participants will be at two locations:  C. Bascom Slemp Library, next to the museum, or Bullitt Park.  A free shuttle bus will run from 10 am - 10 pm from Bullitt Park to the Southwest Virginia Museum.  Participants are encouraged to walk or ride from Bullitt Park!
 

"Please Note:  Gathering in the Gap, 2008 is an alcohol-free event. Open beverages and coolers are not allowed.  Food and soft drinks will be available for sale."