Guidebook for Glade Hill
Arts & Culture
Dedicated to preserving the history of Franklin County, including its agricultural, industrial, railroading, moonshining, and genealogical history. Provides tours of historic sites, archives, photographs, family and cemetery research. For info: http://franklincountyvahistoricalsociety.org/index.html
Franklin County Historical Society
460 S Main St Dedicated to preserving the history of Franklin County, including its agricultural, industrial, railroading, moonshining, and genealogical history. Provides tours of historic sites, archives, photographs, family and cemetery research. For info: http://franklincountyvahistoricalsociety.org/index.html
Round the Mountain is Southwest Virginia's Artisan Network. Locally, the White Lightening Artisan Trail features farms, artists, and traditional music in Franklin County. For info:http:// www.roundthemountain.org; http://www.visitfranklincountyva.org
`Round the Mountain
1 Heartwood CircleRound the Mountain is Southwest Virginia's Artisan Network. Locally, the White Lightening Artisan Trail features farms, artists, and traditional music in Franklin County. For info:http:// www.roundthemountain.org; http://www.visitfranklincountyva.org
Fine arts and crafts gallery, studio space for working local artists, art education classes. Info: http://www.rockymountarts.org
The Grainery & Hot Taffy Glass
220 Franklin StreetFine arts and crafts gallery, studio space for working local artists, art education classes. Info: http://www.rockymountarts.org
Managed by the National Park Service, the BTWNM preserves portions of the 207-acre tobacco farm on which educator and leader Booker T. Washington was born into slavery on April 5, 1856. After the Civil War, Washington became the first principal of Tuskegee Normal and Industrial School. Later as an adviser, author and orator, his past would influence his philosophies as the most influential African American of his era. (Note: A staff member and log cabin preservationist from the BTWNM privately restored Hammersmith Farm's tobacco barn, which is available to guests.) Info: https://www.nps.gov/bowa/index.htm
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Booker T. Washington National Monument
12130 Booker T Washington HwyManaged by the National Park Service, the BTWNM preserves portions of the 207-acre tobacco farm on which educator and leader Booker T. Washington was born into slavery on April 5, 1856. After the Civil War, Washington became the first principal of Tuskegee Normal and Industrial School. Later as an adviser, author and orator, his past would influence his philosophies as the most influential African American of his era. (Note: A staff member and log cabin preservationist from the BTWNM privately restored Hammersmith Farm's tobacco barn, which is available to guests.) Info: https://www.nps.gov/bowa/index.htm
Someplace of Confederate General Jubal Anderson Early, who was born and raised in Franklin County. Born in 1816, he practiced law before and after serving in the Army of Northern Virginia. His childhood homeplace is located in the Red Valley section of Franklin County. It has been restored and is open to the public during certain hours. Info: http://www.jubalearly.org
Jubal Early Preservation Trust
455 Old Hollow LaneSomeplace of Confederate General Jubal Anderson Early, who was born and raised in Franklin County. Born in 1816, he practiced law before and after serving in the Army of Northern Virginia. His childhood homeplace is located in the Red Valley section of Franklin County. It has been restored and is open to the public during certain hours. Info: http://www.jubalearly.org
Built in 1769 and restored in 2015, Old Chapel Church is available, by prior arrangement, for religious services and other events. Learn the history of pioneering in early America and its influence on the moral and religious behaviors of many new immigrants. Info: https://www.facebook.com/Old-Chapel-Church-built-in-1769-Penhook-Franklin-County-Virginia-178652059134868/info/?tab=page_info
Old Chapel Church
436 Old Chapel RoadBuilt in 1769 and restored in 2015, Old Chapel Church is available, by prior arrangement, for religious services and other events. Learn the history of pioneering in early America and its influence on the moral and religious behaviors of many new immigrants. Info: https://www.facebook.com/Old-Chapel-Church-built-in-1769-Penhook-Franklin-County-Virginia-178652059134868/info/?tab=page_info
Entertainment & Activities
A mid-sized music venue with live performances in all kinds of genres. Info: http://harvester-music.com
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Harvester Performance Center
450 Franklin StA mid-sized music venue with live performances in all kinds of genres. Info: http://harvester-music.com
Essentials
Food Lion
850 Tanyard RdKroger
80 Westlake Rdwith gas station, pharmacy
Kay's Corner
465 Franklin Stdry cleaning, mending, hemming, etc
Shopping
Walmart Supercenter
550 Old Franklin Turnpikegroceries, vision center, pharmacy, garden center, auto shop, other shopping
Lowe's Home Improvement
800 Old Franklin Turnpikefull service day spa, teas, essential oils, skin and other personal care products
SML Massage and Spa
full service day spa, teas, essential oils, skin and other personal care products
Parks & Nature
Fishing, sailing, motorboating, swimming, marinas, on-water restaurants. Features public beaches at the SML State Park (with boat ramp and rentals) and the SML Community Park, a family friendly beach and park. Info: http://www.visitsmithmountainlake.com
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Smith Mountain Lake
Fishing, sailing, motorboating, swimming, marinas, on-water restaurants. Features public beaches at the SML State Park (with boat ramp and rentals) and the SML Community Park, a family friendly beach and park. Info: http://www.visitsmithmountainlake.com
Food Scene
Homemade cupcakes with traditional and unique flavors, in mini and regular sizes. Also, scones, cinnamon rolls, sandwiches, etc.
Sugar & Slice Cupcakery and Cafe
96 Builders Pride DrHomemade cupcakes with traditional and unique flavors, in mini and regular sizes. Also, scones, cinnamon rolls, sandwiches, etc.
Fresh, creamy ice cream along with delicious milk in glass bottles (including plain milk, chocolate, strawberry, orange cream). Dairy products sourced right from the Homestead farm. Also serves hot and cold sandwiches and sells local meats and produce and other food items.
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Homestead Creamery
7254 Booker T Washington HwyFresh, creamy ice cream along with delicious milk in glass bottles (including plain milk, chocolate, strawberry, orange cream). Dairy products sourced right from the Homestead farm. Also serves hot and cold sandwiches and sells local meats and produce and other food items.