Medieval to Metal opens

May 15 – August 17, 2025 @ William King Museum of Art

• OPENING MAY 15: “Medieval to Metal,”the evolution of the guitar, is on display at William King Museum of Art, Abingdon, Va. Developed by The National Guitar Museum, it features 40 objects, ranging from the intricately inlaid Moorish oud and six-foot long Renaissance theorbo to the modern Italian design of the Eko and transparent acrylic body of California’s BC Rich guitars. Spanning centuries of design and craftsmanship, the exhibition takes visitors through the history of an object that is one of the most recognizable items on the planet.Related events include amember’s reception May 14at 5:30 p.m.,A Tour at 4, May 15and aMember’s Morning, May 21at 10 a.m. 276-628-5005, www.williamkingmuseum.org

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