Savor the last of the season with Sounds on the Square’s final concert of the year - summer going out with a bang with Rosebud Band. The free concert will […]
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Senior Manager of Provenance Research Karen Daly will discuss art looted during World War II on Thursday, Sept. 24, at Piedmont Arts. A reception will […]
Step back in time and uncover the hidden tales of Martinsville-Henry County's most notable residents with the MHC Historical Society's Ghost Walk! This family-friendly and informative (but not scary) stroll is scheduled for 6-8 p.m. on both Friday, Oct. 9, and Saturday, Oct. 10, with tours conducted every 15 minutes. Embark on a journey […]
Step back in time and uncover the hidden tales of Martinsville-Henry County's most notable residents with the MHC Historical Society's Ghost Walk! This family-friendly and informative (but not scary) stroll is scheduled for 6-8 p.m. on both Friday, Oct. 9, and Saturday, Oct. 10, with tours conducted every 15 minutes. Embark on a journey […]
At one time Leatherwood was the hotspot of economic activity in Henry County. The Gravely family ran a tremendous tobacco empire in the area where now we have Larry McNeely’s […]
Something creepy is awakening at the Virginia Museum of Natural History this October! On Thursday, October 29, the museum is offering its first-ever, adults-only, Halloween-themed, behind-the-scenes experience for those who dare! The evening begins innocently enough, with an offering of heavy hors d'oeuvres, adult beverages, and a signature cocktail during the "Dispirited Hour". It's when […]
Lyn Reynolds, whose long career was with the local telephone company, talks about how telephone service was established here 100 years ago. He worked under the generation of people who started local telephone service and knows their stories firsthand.
Join us on Saturday, January 9, 2027 for the opening of the museum's newest special exhibit, "Birds of Virginia"! Explore Virginia’s remarkable birdlife through spectacular specimens from the museum’s collections. Set to debut Saturday, January 9, 2027, this original, special exhibit will reveal how ornithology—the study of birds—has advanced our understanding of the Commonwealth’s […]
