July 23, 2024

Nestled in the back of Peggy and Buddy Parker’s piano store in Williamsburg, the Virginia Musical Museum & Music Hall of Fame traces the lineage of recorded music through collected artifacts. From nickelodeons and organs, to the first voice recording by Thomas Edison, the couple has collected rarities for more than 50 years, and displayed them for the public since 2013.

A section of the museum is dedicated to the impact Virginia musicians, highlighting the impact they have had on all genres of music. Hear from museum owners Peggy and Buddy Parker in our interview below, and learn more about the museum at virginiamusicalmuseum.com.