Title: Barter Theatre in Abingdon - Tours and Activities | Expedia.ca [Barter Theatre Hotels](https://expedia.ca/Barter-Theatre-Hotels.0-l6093179-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Abingdon](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Abingdon.d10278.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Barter Theatre Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Barter-Theatre.d6093179.Car-Rental-Guide)[Abingdon Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Abingdon.d10278.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Barter Theatre Tours and Activities ![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.ca/Abingdon.dx10278) --- --- ## Plan a trip to see Barter Theatre Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices. ![Motel 6 Kingsport, TN](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/15700/15689/48375f3d_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Motel 6 Kingsport, TN CA $626 per person Apr 2 - Apr 6 found 1 day ago Roundtrip non-stop flight included Orlando (MCO) to Tri-Cities (TRI) 8/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews) The only place that my son and I stay at in Kingsport :) The staff is wonderful and the rooms are always welcoming. 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