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Spend some of your summer in MHC
Franks and Dranks returns for a night of music and food in the Art Garden, July 8
Don't miss the summer fun!
By Brian Williams & VisitMartinsville
July 2022 at the Spencer Penn Centre
Get ready for a fun-filled month!
An Anglers Guide to the Philpott Lake Fishing Scene
Get ready for a reel good time
Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at 2:00 P.M
Virginia Museum of Natural History's first-ever Wildlife Festival set for Saturday, June 18
Celebration of Earth's wildlife to feature a wide variety of live animals and specimens from the museum's scientific collections
Blueways and the Blue Ridge: Why a Visit to Philpott Lake is a Must
Cradled by the rolling foothills of the Blue Ridge, Philpott Lake might just be the most spectacular body of water in Virginia. Located just northwest of the town of Martinsville, the 3,000-acre lake spreads into Franklin, Henry, and Patrick counties, framed by 7,000 acres of mixed hardwood forest. Besides the beautiful scenery, the lake is studded with nearly a dozen parks and recreation areas, offering an enticing buffet of Blue Ridge adventures.
Get ready to campout!
June & July Happenings at Spencer-Penn Centre
What's Happening at SPC?
Explore the many ways to explore the great outdoors in Martinsville-Henry County
A Festive Summer is in our Future
Summer Fun
Learn the stories behind the murals and the artists who created them!
Virginia Living Magazine Names the 2022 Best Of Virginia Winners
Best Of Winners for Southwest Virginia
Start Planning now
50 Things To Do in Martinsville-Henry County
To name a few...
April and May 2022 at Spencer Penn Centre
Mark those calendars
You May Want to VisitMartinsville this May
It's going to be aMAYzing!
Full Band Released and Ticket Prices Increase for Rooster Walk 12 on April 14 at 10AM
Get your tickets now!
Celebrate Earth Day in the Art Garden
Earth Day Family Day set for Saturday, April 23
What's Ahead in 2022 for Piedmont Arts
Mark your calendars now!
VMNH announces continuation of education programming partnership with Boxley Materials Company
$10,000 gift will support the promotion and delivery of a wide variety of museum educational programs to audiences throughout Virginia and beyond
Martinsville Uptown Farmers' Market
Little Free Libraries in Martinsville - Henry County
In celebration of National Read Across America Day, get out and grab a book at one of Martinsville - Henry County's "Little Free Libraries."
Tucked away in cozy corners of the community, these outdoor libraries offer visitors a comfortable place to sit and read a book or to pick up a new favorite and leave one in return.
What's Happening at SPC?
African American Read-In + Family Day This Saturday
Don't miss the fun!
Martinsville Speedway & 811 Partner for the Call 811 Before You Dig 250 Powered by Call811.com
Get your tickets now!
Grace Potter to headline Rooster Walk 12 Music & Arts Festival in Martinsville, Va.
Final Line Up Announced for Rooster Walk 12
Tickets for Rooster Walk 12 Increase Tomorrow at Noon
Grab your tickets NOW!
Black History Month Events and Exhibits in Martinsville-Henry County
Black History Month Events and Exhibits in Martinsville-Henry County.
African American Read-In and Family Day Hosted by Piedmont Arts
Saturday, February 19th
The 2022 National Plan for Vacation Day!
What a day!
Coming up Soon!
Art at Happy Hour on January 6 Offers Last Chance to View Exhibits
5-7PM at Piedmont Arts
Rooster Walk 12 Initial Band Lineup Announced & Tickets on Sale Now
Little Feat tops initial band announcements!
Holiday Pops Tickets On Sale Now
Looking ahead for Piedmont Arts
IDEA Center Open House November 13th
Open House at the P&HCC’s Dalton IDEA Center.
Art Garden Christmas Tree Lighting Set for Dec. 2, 2021
Join the annual holiday fun
Looking to add to your Martinsville Speedway trip?
Books and Crannies to Host Big Shot Drive-Thru Tour
Get your tickets early!
Spencer Penn Centre - November 2021
Next month at the centre
Opening Reception, Brown vs Board of Education, Christmas Tree Lighting, and More
Piedmont Arts to present these great events and classes
2021 Fall and Winter Classes at Piedmont Arts
Fall-themed painting for kids and adults, holiday cards, and more
Fall Into Fun This Season in Martinsville
Seasonal Fun
The Patriot Players Return to the Stage with The Little Shop of Horrors
A little spooky, a little silly
Uptown First Friday presented by the Martinsville Henry County Heritage Center & Museum
Join the fun at the Historic Courthouse in Uptown
Latin Ballet of Virginia Brings VERDE to Piedmont Arts
Limited-ticket performance in galleries, Oct. 7
Josh Berry of JR Motorsports to Compete for Second Straight Victory in the Nation’s Biggest, Richest & Most Prestigious NASCAR Late Model Stock Car Race. Virginian Peyton Sellers Continues Quest for his First Victory in Prestigious Event & Fourth Virginia Triple Crown Title.
Get down to Uptown
Personal Enrichment Classes this September with Patrick & Henry Community College
Pre-registration required
September through November with Piedmont Arts
Mark those calendars!
Bassett HWY 57 Cruise Ins for September and October
Hundreds of cars on display!
Piedmont Arts to Host Free Family Day this Saturday
A day of free family fun!
Taking place at the Martinsville Speedway
Savory September Takes A Stroll Down Starling
Progressive dinner down Martinsville’s Museum Mile.
Piedmont Arts Hosts 60th Anniversary Family Day
Free event with crafts, games, performance by Gypsy Geoff Marsh
Let us Tail You About Something New!
Introducing the new Smith River Paw Park
August 2021 at the Spencer Penn Centre
Call the centre to register!
July through September at Piedmont Arts
Celebrating 60 Years!
Smith River Fest Returns on August 21st at the Smith River Sports Complex
Mark your calendars for Smith River Fest!
Franks and Dranks Returns July 9
Piedmont Arts hosts cook out-themed party in Art Garden
Gifts for Father's Day
Art and STEAM Camps Now Enrolling at Piedmont Arts
Register Today!
Fishing Fever in MHC Fishing Campaign
Visit Martinsville announces their Fishing Fever in MHC Fishing Campaign just in time for Free Fishing Days in Virginia.
June 2021 at the Spencer Penn Centre
Don't miss the fun!
Martinsville Speedway to Host Henry County Fair on Sept. 22-25
Henry County Fair to Conclude with ValleyStar Credit Union 300, the Nation’s Biggest, Richest & Most Prestigious NASCAR Late Model Stock Car Race, on Sept. 25
2021 Summer Camps in Martinsville - Henry County
Summer is almost here...start planning
The Latest in UPtown Martinsville
The newest and latest developments in UPtown Martinsville.
May and June 2021 at the Spencer Penn Centre
Visit us at the historic Spencer Penn Centre
6th Annual Infinity Acres Ranch Spring Carnival
6th Annual Spring Carnival on Saturday June 5th 2021 from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm at Infinity Acres Ranch
Thanks, Mom!
Birding in Martinsville-Henry County
Relaxation + Education
International Sculpture Day Spent in MHC
Spectacular sculptures in sight!
Piedmont Arts Celebrates 60th Anniversary
Events and exhibits planned throughout 2021
50 Free or Low-Cost Things To Do in MHC
Get ready for some fun!
Martinsville Speedway & God’s Pit Crew Partner to Host Food Box Distribution Event on April 7 2021
Jeb Burton of Kaulig Racing & Mercy Crossing to Join Event to Distribute Farmers to Families Food Boxes to Henry County Residents.
More details at vmnh.net
National Medal is the nation’s highest honor given to museums and libraries that demonstrate significant impact in their communities
Start planting or start shopping!
Blue Ridge Parkway visitation tops 14 million in 2020
$10,000 gift will support the promotion and delivery of museum's virtual education programming
VisitMartinsville Team Takes on the 2021 Miles in Martinsville Racing Series
2 girls. 7 races. 1 goal.
Embrace Education & Cultivate Creativity at Patrick Henry Community College’s Dalton Idea Center
We have an IDEA (Center)!
Piedmont Arts Hosts Virtual African American Read-In + Family Day
Online event features story time, crafts and more
Explore the Art of mARTinsville & Henry County!
Take a look!
“When life gives you lemons, go for a run!”
RW12 postponed. 'RW Reunion' festival announced!
Sad news. Happy news. Big news.
Celebrate Black History Month with Piedmont Arts
Celebrate Black History Month with Piedmont Arts
Fishing Fever In Martinsville-Henry County
Virginia Is for Lovers, and Martinsville-Henry County is for Fishing Lovers.
Upcoming Events at Spencer-Penn Centre 2021
Upcoming Events at Spencer-Penn Centre
Piedmont Arts Hosts Virtual Family Day
Free event features story time, crafts, performance by Virginia Repertory Theatre
Martinsville Speedway to Host 26th Annual Christmas Toy Drive
Martinsville Speedway will hold the 26th Annual Christmas Toy Drive on Friday, Dec. 4 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The annual event will welcome the greater Martinsville region to donate an unwrapped toy or $20 for the opportunity to drive laps around the iconic track in their personal vehicles. The Christmas Toy Drive will benefit the Grace Network of Martinsville and Henry County.
Christmas Tree Lighting Goes Virtual
Piedmont Arts' third annual Christmas Tree Lighting is now a virtual event. The tree will be lit during an online ceremony on Thursday, December 3, 2020, starting at 5 pm. Watch from the comfort of home as the Art Garden Christmas tree lights up the night.
Patriot Players Present Charlie Brown LIVE
Patrick Henry Community College’s performing troupe, the Patriot Players are bringing live theater back with You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown. Theater lovers and Charlie Brown fans can catch the live show in-person at PHCC’s Drive-In Theater or virtually via a live stream at 7PM on November 19 – 21 and at 2PM on Sunday, November 22.
Upcoming Events at Piedmont Arts October 2020
The Art of the Quilt
On display through January 9, 2021 • Admission Free
Quilts and quilted wearables by 42 artists from across the Southeast are on display in this biennial invitational exhibition, co-curated by master quilter Linda Fiedler and quilter Betty Blessin. Themed Anything Goes, this year's exhibition commemorates the 12th anniversary of The Art of the Quilt.
Look up!
Low-Costs, BIG Fun
Here's To A Tasty Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is upon us and we have food on our mind.
Time for some fun activities in MHC.
Fall in MHC is perfect for getting outdoors.
Spend Your Summer on the Smith River
Brian Williams & VisitMartinsville
"Not all who wonder are lost."- J.R.R. Tolkien