Friends of Mountain View

10/04/2026

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10/02/2026

If you missed the Fishburn Sessions at the mansion you may want to plan ahead and attend the next one on November 5! Music in the Fishburn mansion library is truly special and a wonderful opportunity to experience talented musicians in a very quaint environment.

https://blueridgefriends.org/2026/07/31/announcing-the-2026-fishburn-sessions-glencoe-sessions/

09/23/2026

Thank you to all who attended our premiere film screening of Mountain View: The Legacy of J B Fishburn at the Grandin Theatre! It was a sold out show with over 25 members of the Fishburn Family in attendance from as far as Colorado, film makers, many cast members, city officials, and very supportive citizens! We were thrilled to finally see the film on the big screen with a packed house audience (300 seats) and experience the wonderful reviews! Stay tuned for more viewing opportunities in the near future. And thanks too to the staff at the Grandin Theatre!

09/22/2026

🏛️ What if the walls of one of Roanoke’s most historic homes could tell its story?

The legacy of Junius B. Fishburn is deeply woven into the history of our community — from his 1907 mansion, once the largest home in Roanoke, to his lasting contributions to parks, education and public spaces.

Now, that story is coming to the big screen. 🎬

On Here at Home, we sit down with Judy Harrison, President of Friends of Mountain View, and Ashley Webb to talk about the new documentary “Mountain View: The Legacy of J.B. Fishburn” — and why preserving and sharing this piece of Roanoke history matters.

🎥 Film Premiere
📍 Grandin Theatre
📅 Tuesday, September 22
🕡 Doors open at 6:30 p.m. | Film at 7 p.m.
🎟️ $25 adults | $15 children under 15

A Q&A with filmmaker Chloe Shelton, historian Nelson Harris and actress Caitlin McAvoy will follow the screening.

Proceeds benefit Friends of Mountain View and the preservation of the historic Fishburn Mansion.

And mark your calendar for J.B.’s Birthday Party & Open House on September 27 from 1–5 p.m. at the Historic Fishburn Mansion.

👉 Hear our conversation and learn more about the man, the mansion and the legacy that continues to shape our community.

https://www.wdbj7.com/2026/09/18/friends-mountain-view-host-documentary-premiere/

09/18/2026

09/17/2026

Don’t miss this premiere screening of Mountain View: the Legacy of JB Fishburn at the Grandin Theatre on Tuesday September 22 at 7 pm! Tickets on sale at Grandin now! Then visit us for a free open house on Sunday, September 27 from 1-5 pm at historic Mountain View!

Tues 9/22 6:30 pm - Doors Open |  7:00 pm - Welcome & Screening | 7:30 pm - Discussion and Q & A Location:  Main Theatre Year : 2026 | Runtime:  45 min | Genre:  Documentary | Rated - NR General Admissi

09/17/2026

Please join us on Sunday September 27, 1-5pm for a free open house and tours of historic Mountain View as we celebrate the birthday of Junius Blair Fishburn. And don’t miss the premiere screening on 9/22 at the Grandin Theatre of our documentary about his legacy contributions to Roanoke and the region. Refreshments! 🎂

02/24/2026

Our heads are spinning! There are overwhelming maintenance challenges for significant historic properties in the Roanoke Valley … including the Fishburn Mansion and Mountain View. Board members are devastated by the recent announcement by the city that proposed the loss of $1.5 M in 2027 city capital improvement funds for the mansion, desperately needed for stabilization. This funding was an essential foundation for our continued grant solicitation and raising the additional capital needed to stabilize and restore the public facility. Please take a moment to read the recent news article for more insight and broader issues. And know, too, that Friends of Mountain View are actively working on advocating for and finding solutions for helping the city fund stabilization and repair needs at Mountain View. Your continued interest, assistance, and advocacy is greatly appreciated. Stay tuned! Donations accepted via our webpage - https://friendsofmountainview.org.

https://www.roanokerambler.com/history-takes-a-hit-wrecking-ball-swings-as-advocates-try-to-stave-off-more-demolition/

"Preservation shouldn't depend on who shows up at the last minute," said a local advocate.

11/24/2025