The Pulaski County Old Historic Stone Courthouse stands as a symbol of endurance, architectural beauty, and the “showcase” of Pulaski County. Presently, this building houses the county Treasurer's Office and the Commissioner of Revenue's Office. It is also home to a wonder of historic artifacts, exhibits, and displays designed to tell the story of Pulaski County's history and heritage. The following is a summary of what visitors will see and experience as they tour this amazing building and its grounds.

As you enter the front lawn, a massive stone archway, constructed in 1907, stands as the courthouse's entryway. Also, on the front lawn is a war memorial built in 1995 designed to honor all Pulaski County veterans. The memorial includes an “eternal flame”, monuments with the inscribed names of Pulaski County born soldiers killed in action, and soldiers who were prisoners of wars.

Inside the building, the first floor begins the county's story with pictures and artifacts of Count Casimir Pulaski, the story of the courthouses, old photos of citizens, railroad and mining photos, a showcase filled with many artifacts of the past, plus many other items of interest. The New River Room, also on the first floor, includes displays on the life of the early American settlers, the New River, a journal of early settler, Samuel Caddall, a store ledger book of the McCorkle's Store dating back to the late 1700's, the Native Americans Exhibit, and much, much more.

In the stairwells, historic rock fossils millions of years old from Pulaski County and the New River Valley surround the walls of the stairwells from the first to third floors. Many geologists who have viewed the rock fossils agree that they are of Smithsonian quality.

Located on the second floor lobby area, is an exhibit on natural resources with native bird carvings done by a local artist, a tree timeline of the county's historic events, and plant fossils. Also, on the second floor is a display of pictures and framed materials of the Virginia Maid Hosiery Mill that operated for many years in the Town of Pulaski prior to its closing.

As you enter the third floor from the elevator, visitors will find an exhibit on iron ore, pig iron, and mining constructed by local individuals. Other items include numerous historic artifacts dating back to the 1800's, the old courthouse bell that fell to the basement during the fire of 1989, and exhibits on the county's early schools and churches.

Also located on the third floor, is a military exhibit completed in 2022 to honor Pulaski County's local veterans and military service men and women entitled, “Remembering the Sacrifices for Freedom”. This exhibit features narratives and timelines from the American Revolutionary War through the Afghanistan War. It also includes hundreds of local soldier's photos displayed on the hallway walls as you enter the exhibit area. Various authentic military uniforms of many local soldiers from the WWI era to the Iraq War are also displayed, as well as, war battle dioramas, a military library, an exhibit to honor women in wartime and numerous other military artifacts.

For an amazing and memorable experience, please come and visit this historic building. Don't be surprised if you have an exceptional time while learning many new things about Pulaski County's heritage and history.

The Old Historic Stone Courthouse, located at 52 W. Main Street in Pulaski, is open to the public Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Exhibits on the first and second floors can be seen during this time as well as the lobby area of the third floor. For a tour of the military exhibit, visitors may call the county Treasurer's Office at 540-980-7785 and a tour can be scheduled with a tour guide. Also, special tours for all three floors can be arranged through the Treasurer's Office. Please note the building is closed on all state and county holidays.