Events:
The Historical Society holds several events throughout the year. Below you will find the current event schedule for 2006.
 
Please feel free to come out and join us for an informative as well as fun time.
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Date Event
April 15 & 22, 2012 'Moonshine Express' - two dates this year! Ride a vintage bus through the county seat of Rocky Mount to meet characters associated with the local likker industry in the Moonshine Capital of the World. Vintage people and vehicles. Tickets on sale now! Advance purchase recommended. Choose your departure time for an approximately 1 1/2-hour tour. Displays include a full-size replica moonshine likker still. Credit cards accepted. 540-483-1890
   
May 26, 2012 10th annual Veterans Memorial Day, Franklin County Courthouse lawn. Honoring local casualities of all wars and military conflicts. Emphasis on the War Between the States which touched practically every household in Franklin County. 1770s & 1800s period dress. Re-enactors, rifle salute, wreath-laying, speaker. Show your patriotism.
   
June 24-25 Living history with the 57th VA Infantry (from NY) on the History Museum grounds. Weapons display. Re-enactors, period dress and equipment. Free. Donations always appreciated.
   
Oct. 27, 2012 'Ghosts & More' - our 10th year! Meet 'Spirits' who board your vintage bus to tell true tales of ghostly events and sightings along the tour route in Rocky Mount. More than 65 volunteers put on the show. Tickets on sale Sept. 1. Only one show this year. Advance purchase recommended. 540-483-1890
   
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