• The Hollow History Center They have a whole category of genealogy related material. Open on weekends with summer programs, The Hollow History Center preserves the history of the western part of Patrick County Virginia
• Covered Bridge Festival-June 16-2012 6th Annual Covered Bridge Festival at Woolwine, VA, Saturday, June 16, 2012, 10am-4pm. Location is the Smith River Church of the Brethern outdoor shelter. Host is Woolwine Ruritan Club, Woolwine Volunteer Fire Dept. and Smith River Rescue Squad. Jacks Creek and Bob White Covered Bridge PO Box 275, Woolwine, VA 24185 276-692-5571
• Bob White Covered Bridge Constructed in 1921, this historic bridge is a rare 80-foot "Burr truss" construction over the Smith River near Route 8 in the Woolwine community. It served as a connection between Route 8 and Smith River Church of the Brethren on the south side of the Smith River. Bob White Covered Bridge was designed and constructed by Walter Weaver of Woolwine. (Photo by Doug Wilcox) Woolwine, VA 24185 276-694-8367
• Patrick County Historical Society The Historical Society/Museum houses a large collection of Patrick County memoribilla including old photographs, newspapers, tools, and books. Open Mon., Tues., Wed., Fri., and Sat. 10am-2pm or by appointment. P.O. Box 1045, Stuart, VA 24171 276-694-2840
• Town of Stuart Stuart is the home of the Strawberry Festival (May), the Virginia State Peach Festival (August) and the Apple Dumpling Festival (October). Located in the town of Stuart are: County Courthouse, County Library, Historical Society, Honduras Coffee Shop, Historic Star Theatre, Downtown farmer market and much more. PO Box 422, Stuart, Va 24171 276-694-3811
• William Byrd Survey Marker "This VA historical marker is the Westernmost point of the survey of the Virginia-North Carolina border run in 1728 by a joint commission from both colonies led by Colonel William Byrd, II of Westover." Historical Marker U 36 P. O. Box 577, Stuart, VA 24171 276-694-6012

Places to Stay:

• Wolf Creek Farm Wolf Creek Farm is right off the Blue Ridge Parkway and minutes from Mt. Airy, NC, a charming town made famous as "Mayberry" in the "Andy Griffith Show". This unique Bed and Breakfast is a Country Retreat for Couples, Single Travelers, or Families seeking serenity and recreation in a lovely mountain-view setting. Our 102-acre working cattle farm with a well-stocked 5-acre fishing pond is the perfect Country Retreat for anyone seeking End-of-the-Road Seclusion and Privacy. Children welcome with well-behaved adults! Playhouse, swings and sandbox on property for their enjoyment! Open Year-Round. Call for Availability. Minimum stay required for Martinsville Race Weekends, Bristol Race Weekends, Mayberry Days, Autumn Leaves Festival, Virginia Peach Festival and Holidays as determined by innkeppers. Ararat, VA 24053 800-416-9653 (WOLF)
• Woodberry Inn - MP 174.1 Conveniently located near the Blue Ridge Parkway. Milepost 174.1, turn on Woodberry Road. Beautiful setting. Friendly atmosphere. Affordable dining. Comfortable lodging. Open Year Round. Restuarant and bar Meadows of Dan, VA 24120 540-593-2567
• The Stillhouse Located on the grounds of the Kanawha Valley Arena, which holds rodeos, Civil War Reenactments, Truck Pulls, Mud Bogs. ATV and horse back riding trails are available. Dugspur, VA 24325 540-789-2084

Monthly Events

Jan 2012

5 Seniors In The Know at The Spencer-Penn Centre - Spencer Program Starts at 10:00am/Refreshments at 11:00am Local History: Dick & Willie Railroad: Carl DeHart, will discuss the Danville and Western Railroad and its significance to local history. 475 Spencer Penn Rd - Spencer - 276-957-5757 - www.TheCentreAtSpencerPenn.com Email for more information.

February 2012
1 The History Around Us: The Woodrow Wilson Presidential Museum -Critz 12:00Noon Bring a bag lunch 463 Homestead Lane - Critz - 276-694-7181 - www.reynoldshomestead.vt.edu

October

6-7 Civil War Reenactment At Laurel Hill-Ararat 9:00am Living History. Battle scenes. Fashion Show. Candlelight Tour. Music and dancing. Sutlers. Food. Authentic Civil War camp. 1091 Ararat Highway-Laurel Hill - Ararat - 276-251-1833 - www.jebstuart.org Email for more information.