Title: Barter Theatre in Abingdon | Expedia.co.uk [Barter Theatre Hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Barter-Theatre-Hotels.0-l6093179-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Abingdon](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Abingdon.d10278.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Abingdon](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Abingdon.d10278.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Barter Theatre Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Barter-Theatre.d6093179.Car-Hire-Guide)[Abingdon Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Abingdon.d10278.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Barter Theatre ![Barter Theatre, located in Abingdon, Virginia, opened on June 10, 1933, when the country was in the middle of the Great Depression. Most patrons were not able to pay the full ticket price. Robert Porterfield, founder of the theatre, offered admittance by letting the local people pay with food goods, hence the name "Barter". The original ticket price for a play was 40 cents, or the equivalent in goods. In 1946, Barter Theatre was designated the State Theatre of Virginia. Today, Barter is one of the last year-round professional resident repertory theatres remaining in the United States. -Wikipedia ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10278/4076f746-dad9-4fd9-a64d-5485c97a1655.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Barter Theatre, located in Abingdon, Virginia, opened on June 10, 1933, when the country was in the middle of the Great Depression. Most patrons were not able to pay the full ticket price. Robert Porterfield, founder of the theatre, offered admittance by letting the local people pay with food goods, hence the name "Barter". The original ticket price for a play was 40 cents, or the equivalent in goods. In 1946, Barter Theatre was designated the State Theatre of Virginia. Today, Barter is one of the last year-round professional resident repertory theatres remaining in the United States. -Wikipedia ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10278/4076f746-dad9-4fd9-a64d-5485c97a1655.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Barter Theatre Activities [Abingdon travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Abingdon.dx10278) --- --- ### Popular places to visit ![The Virginia Creeper Trail, the most popular bike route in the region. Abingdon, VA, USA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6163141/6afb28a6-a381-4f47-a369-17a10b79401d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Virginia Creeper Trail Abingdon Explore the great outdoors at Virginia Creeper Trail Abingdon, a lovely green space in Abingdon. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Virginia-Creeper-Trail-Abingdon-Abingdon.d6163141.Attraction) ![Sunset over the Sugar Hollow Reservoir in winter. 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