William King Museum to Showcase Appalachian Stained Glass

The William King Museum of Art in Abingdon, Virginia, will host “Sanctuaries in Stained Glass,” an exhibition running from April 30 to November 29, 2026. The show explores the history of stained glass in Southwestern Virginia, tracing its roots to the migration of settlers along the Great Wagon Road from Pennsylvania through the Shenandoah Valley starting in the early 18th century. By the late 19th century, Gothic Revival architecture in churches spurred the use of decorative stained glass. Today, these windows remain a scattered legacy across the region.