Welcome to Franklin County

WELCOME TO FRANKLIN COUNTY, one of Virginia’s fastest growing counties comprised of communities that continue to value their farms, forests, waters, and cultural heritage. You can discover and choose from a diverse selection of attractions, from outdoor adventures like boating, camping and hiking, to cultural and historic experiences such as visiting the Blue Ridge Institute at Ferrum College or catching one of the many local musical performances. We hope you get a chance to enjoy the many scenic corners of our community where every side road opens up new vistas, views, and quiet moments for those tired of crowds, long lines, and clutter.

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Beyond the Slave Cabin Door - A Slave Resistance Program: If you were a slave, would you attempt to run away and risk being caught and punished? What would become of your family that you left behind?
Perhaps you would stay on the plantation where you were enslaved but express your discontent discretely but effectively as you found creative ways to resist your owner? Freedom was something all slaves dreamed about and desired. Whether it was by running away or feigning illness, slaves would attempt to escape the harsh realities of the institution of slavery.
Learn a different perspective of the slave story.
Join us Saturday, February 4th at 2 pm as Park Ranger Betsy Haynes presents "Beyond the Slave Cabin Door" READ MORE >>>

Glory at the Eagle Cinema: Please join us in commemorating Black History Month as we bring to the big screen GLORY the 1989 American Drama based on the story of the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. The first formal unit of the US Army made up entirely of African American men. READ MORE >>>

Mud, Wax & Water: You just don't want to see art you want to experience art! Come to the Rocky Mount Center for the Arts during the month of February and see featured artist Midge and Dave Ovenshire. Their technique of Encaustics & Water Media will amaze you.
Special reception on Friday - February 3rd, 5 - 7 pm. Please call ahead. 540-483-1317 READ MORE >>>

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Music Jam at 77 Restaurant:

Jam Session at 77 Restaurant: Jam session from 7-9pm. No Admission charge, no food for sale. Coffee and water available.

Dairy Queen Bluegrass: DQ band from 9-10am. Other musicians are welcome to participate. No admission charge.

The Little Roy & Lizzy Show: Having roots in the heart of the south, Elizabeth Long, or Lizzy as her friends and fans know her was born on a farm in Lincolnton, Georgia. She began her music accomplishment at an early age and her interests are very eclectic ranging from Dolly Parton, Loretta Lynn to the Earl Scruggs Revue to Fleetwood Mac. While starting out on the piano, Lizzy soon took up the fiddle, guitar, autoharp, bass, banjo, and mandolin, and has become an accomplished musician. Lizzy has paired up with Little Roy Lewis from the legendary Lewis Family. Little Roy is awfully hard to overlook. He makes sure that no one in the audience gets bored at any time. Little Roy has won awards as Entertainer as well as for his banjo playing. Little Roy learned to play banjo when he was only six years old, and won a local talent contest for his playing when he was eight. Little Roy's favorite banjo players are Don Reno and Earl Scruggs. USA Today called Little Roy 'a banjo master, truly a picker's picker'. Little Roy can also be found playing the guitar and autoharp. In fact, the song 'Good Time Get-Together' was written to highlight his instrumental skills. Little Roy is multi-talented - he sings, plays many instruments, tells stories, and acts. When you see this Duo, you are sure to notice Little Roy, and he'll make you smile.

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