The Soutwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park In Big Stone Gap Is Presenting The 22nd Annual Festival Of Trees. The Tradition Of The Event Began As A Way To Celebrate The Holiday Traditions Of The Victorian Era As Well As To Honor The Role Of C. Bascom Slemp, The Driving Force Behind The Establishment Of The Museum. The Festival Of Trees Runs From November 12th Through December 31st At The Southwest Virginia Museum.