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Culture & History

Blue Ridge Dinner Theatre
The Blue Ridge Dinner Theatre is an outgrowth of the Dramatic and Theatre Arts department at Ferrum College and the Jack Tale Players. Our patrons, area businesses, civic organizations, and Ferrum College provide the many kinds of support necessary to make the BRDT a viable enterprise. Founded in 1978, the BRDT has produced four to five major plays per season as well as a number of other productions. Every year the BRDT also premieres, at least, one original drama. For more information, please visit our website: http://www.blueridgedinnertheatre.com or contact Dr. Jody D. Brown, Executive Director at 540-365-4354.
Blue Ridge Institute and Farm
Visitors to the Blue Ridge Institute and Farm at Ferrum College are transported into the past, as costumed interpreters prepare meals, bake bread, and perform farm chores in the same manner as the German-American farmers of the 1800s. On the fourth Saturday of each October, the entire campus at Ferrum College is transformed into a celebration of regional traditions. 'The Folklife Festival', as the event is known, features gospel, ballad, and blues music performed on three stages, a horse pull and coon dog competition, and a showcase for old-time customs and crafts. Animal handlers have a chance to demonstrate their skill at the annual Blue Ridge Draft Horse and Mule Show, hosted by the college on the fourth Saturday of each July. Traditional mountain music, as authenticated by collectors and folklorists, is preserved at the Blue Ridge Institute's recording studio.
Booker T. Washington National Monument
Web Site:Booker T. Washington National Monument
Hours of Operation:
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Seven days a week
Phone:540-721-2094
Boones Mill Apple Festival
Since 1978, the main street in the tiny town of Boones Mill has closed to traffic on the third Saturday in September for the annual 'Boones Mill Apple Festival.' Over sixty churches and civic groups set up concession stands with plenty of food, crafts, and, of course, apple products. Highlights of the day include an art show, pony rides for the children, and live country music. The event is capped off with a parade and the crowning of Miss Apple Festival and Jr. Miss Apple Festival, followed by a concert given by the Franklin County High School Band. Annually, the 268 residents of Boones Mill have an estimated 6,500 guests attend their 'Apple Festival.'
Festival in the Pines
                Web Site:Triple Creek Park
Contact:Sterling Belcher
Address:
1184 Tripple Creek Rd.
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
Phone:540-483-9839
E-mail:info@tripplecreek.com 

Since 1980, the Triple Creek Park and Campground, just off of Rt. 220, has hosted the area's largest Blue Grass music festival each May. 'Festival In The Pines,' as the event is now known, for over 10 years features some of today's top artists. Gates are open to campers rain or shine from Sunday to Sunday, with the show kicking off on Wednesday night with a Barn/Square Dance and the outdoor stage running Thursday - Saturday. The park hosts many electric/water campsites as well as rough camping, on-site dumping station, great food, hot showers, Trolley Wagon, and a large tent for shade or rain is also provided. In 2004, Dreama Belcher Stephenson received top honors when she came home with the (Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music Association) SPBGMA's "Promoter of the Year" Award after only seven years of hard work giving the festival a new name and introducing many changes to the lineup of entertainment and to the campground's facility. In 2005, Sterling Belcher, Owner/Promoter was given a KEY to the town of Rocky Mount by the Mayor on stage at the 25th Anniversary show. In September of the same year, the Virginia Folk Music Association presented Sterling with a plaque in Chesterfield, Virginia for his endeavors of keeping bluegrass alive in Franklin County.

Franklin County Historical Society
                Web Site:Historical Society
Hours of Operation:
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Closed on Wednesday & Sunday
Contact:Linda Stanley
Address:
508 Franklin Street
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
Phone:540-483-1890, FAX: 540-483-9828
E-mail:fchistory@swva.net

The Franklin County Historical Society was chartered by the Commonwealth of Virginia in 1968 for the stated purpose of collecting and preserving the history of Franklin County, Virginia. The society operates a research library and history museum. Both free, however donations are appreciated. Meets the 3rd Sunday of each month at 3:00 pm at the American Legion Building. Guest speakers and free to the public.

Genealogy
The Franklin County Public Library features the research of Mrs. Gertrude Mann, housed in a local history room that bears her name. Other genealogy sources available at the public library include the Raney Collection, which is family files from Franklin, Bedford, and Pittsylvania Counties; and the Garrett Collection on microfilm, which deals with families from the southern part of Franklin County and Henry County. A large number of published volumes, census records, maps, and CD-ROMs round out the collection.
Lord's Acre Sale
Fall in Franklin County brings a change in the color of the leaves, cooler nights, and the yearly 'Lord's Acre Sale'. Beginning in 1964 with just a handful of participants, the event now has nearly fifty churches of all denominations joining in the celebration. Currently held in the High School parking lot on the third Saturday in October, the 'Lord's Acre Sale' offers congregations a chance to raise money for building projects, educational opportunities, missionary work, or other important church needs. After a year of planning and work, church members sell apple butter, quilts, crafts, woodworking projects, and other products produced by their talents.
Smith Mountain Lake Fall Foilage Festival
October is time for the annual Smith Mountain Lake Fall Foliage Festival, featuring arts and crafts, a flea market, food, music, a tractor pull, antique boats, cloggers, and apple butter making. Contact the Smith Mountain Lake Chamber of Commerce for more information about this event. 540-721-1203
Smith Mountain Lake Home Tour
During the first weekend of each October, visitors to Smith Mountain Lake can experience both the autumn beauty of the locale, as well as the architectural splendor of some of the area's magnificent homes. To benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, the Smith Mountain Lake Home Tour provides a unique opportunity for the public to visit a number of elegant homes, reflecting a variety of architectural and decorating styles. An additional highlight of the tour is the gala held at a nearby country club. The gala features live entertainment, delectable hors d'oeuvres, and an auction of donated items, such as jewelry, art, and trips. For ticket prices and information on the home tour and gala, call (540)-297-4243.
Smith Mountain Lake Wine Festival
Since 1989, the Smith Mountain Lake Wine Festival has attracted over three thousand connoisseurs each September. With participation by 16 wineries, 25 clothing and merchandise vendors, six food vendors, and two bands, the festival has become one of the lake's most popular and longest running events. Proceeds benefit the local chapter of M.A.D.D. (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) and the Smith Mountain Lake Chamber of Commerce/Partnership. Contact the Smith Mountain Lake Chamber of Commerce for more information about this event. 540-721-1203


Community Program Links

American Red Cross - Franklin County Chapter
Address:
1529 Franklin Street, Suite 7
Rocky Mount, VA. 24151
                     Phone:540-483-5621
Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital
                Web Site:Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital
                Address:
180 Floyd Avenue
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
Phone:540-483-5277
CASA
                Web Site:CASA
                     Phone:540-484-5566
Division of Motor Vehicles
                Web Site:Division of Motor Vehicles
                Address:
305 Tanyard Road
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
Phone:866-368-5463
Family Resource Center
                Web Site:Family Resource Center
Address:
P. O. Box 188
Rocky Mount, VA  24151
Phone:MAIN: 540-483-5088          HOTLINE: 540-483-1234
E-mail:cindytreadway@franklincountyva.org
Forestry Department
                Web Site:Department of Forestry
                    Phone:540-483-5330 
Franklin County Cares
               Web Site:Franklin County Cares
E-mail:info@franklincountycares.org
Franklin County Chamber of Commerce 
                Web Site:Franklin County Chamber of Commerce
Address:
261 Franklin Street
Rocky Mount, VA. 24151
Phone:540-483-9542
E-mail:info@franklincounty.org
Franklin County Perinatal Education Center 
                Web Site:Franklin County Perinatal Education Center
Address:
335 South Main Street
P. O. Box 2007
Rocky Mount, VA. 24151
Phone:540-489-1800
E-mail:apendleton@ferrum.edu
Franklin County Retail Merchants Association
                Web Site:Franklin County Retail Merchants Association
                Address:
392 Franklin Street
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
Phone:540-483-9211
Free Clinic of Franklin County, Inc.
Address:
200 Dent Street
Rocky Mount, VA. 24151
                     Phone:540-483-7500
Game & Inland Fisheries
Web Site:Virginia Dept. of Game & Inland Fisheries
                     Phone:540-483-3077 (local)
Goodwill
                    Phone:540-483-9217
Helping Hands of Franklin County
Address:
200 Dent Street
Rocky Mount, VA. 24151
                     Phone:540-483-2387
E-mail:helpinghandsfc@stepinc.com
Piedmont Community Services
Web Site:Piedmont Community Services
                     Phone:540-483-0582
Probation
                     Phone:540-483-0854
Smith Mountain Lake Chamber of Commerce
                Web Site:Smith Mountain Lake Chamber of Commerce
Address:
2 Bridgewater Plaza
Moneta, VA 24121
Phone:540-721-1203
State Police
Web Site:Virginia State Police
                     Phone:540-483-3054 (local)
Step, Inc.
Address:
200 Dent Street
Rocky Mount, VA. 24151
                     Phone:540-483-5142
United Way of Franklin County
Address:
P. O. Box 446
Rocky Mount, VA. 24151
                     Phone:540-483-4949
E-mail:uwayfc@swva.net
Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT)
                Web Site:VDOT
                     Phone:540-484-5262
West Piedmont Business Development Center
             Web Site:WPBDC
West Piedmont Planning District Commission
             Web Site:WPBDC
YMCA
Web Site:Franklin County YMCA
                     Phone:540-489-9622


Town of Rocky Mount

Mayor's Office
Web Site:Town of Rocky Mount
                  Address:
345 Donald Avenue
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
Phone:540-483-5243
Town Manager
                  Address:
345 Donald Avenue
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
Phone:540-483-7660
Treasurer (Finance Department)
                  Address:
345 Donald Avenue
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
Phone:540-483-5243
Police Department
                  Address:
North Main Street
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
Phone:EMERGENCY 911, Non-Emergency, 540-483-9275
Public Works Building
                  Address:
256 Cliff Street
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
Phone:540-483-1320
Vehicle Decals (Town)
                  Address:
345 Donald Avenue
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
Phone:540-483-5243
Water/Sewer Service
                  Address:
345 Donald Avenue
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
Phone:540-483-5243
Water Treatment Plant
                  Address:
200 Shady Lane
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
Phone:540-483-5747
Wastewater Treatment Plant
                  Address:
1446 Power Dam Road
Rocky Mount, VA 24151
Phone:540-483-1202


Town of Boones Mill

Mayor's Office
                  Address:
120 Easy Street
Boones Mill, VA 24065
Phone:540-334-5404
Water/Sewer
                  Address:
120 Easy Street
Boones Mill, VA 24065
Phone:540-334-5404


Village of Ferrum

Water and Sewage Authority
Web Page:Ferrum Water & Sewer
                  Address:
330 Old Ferrum Road
P. O. Box 40
Ferrum, VA 24088
Phone:540-365-2193
E-mail:ferrumwaterandsewer@embarqmail.com
Contact Information
Board of Supervisors 
1255 Franklin Street
Suite 112
Rocky Mount, VA  24151
540-483-3030
info@franklincountyva.org

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