Blue Ridge Farm Museum
W. Franklin St. (Route 40), Ferrum College, Ferrum 24088
(540) 365-4416
www.blueridgeinstitute.org
1800 Virginia-German living history farm with heirloom gardens, period livestock breeds, and costumed interpreters.
Open mid-May to mid-Aug, Sat, 10am-5pm; Sun, 1-5pm. Group tours Apr-Oct, any day by appointment.
Admission charged.

Blue Ridge Institute and Museum
W. Franklin St. (Route 40), Ferrum College, Ferrum 24088
(540) 365-4416
www.blueridgeinstitute.org
The State Center for Blue Ridge Folklore. Changing exhibits on folklife and folk arts; folklife archive.
Open year-round Mon-Sat, 10am-4pm; Sun, mid-May to mid-Aug, 1-5pm.

Carolina Road Site
Waid Recreation Park, Waid Park Rd., Rocky Mount 24151
(540) 483-9293
Only known preserved section of this famous colonial road.

Depot Community and Hospitality Center
52 Franklin St., Rocky Mount 24151
(540) 483-7660
Local information.

First Virginia Bank Museum
369 Franklin Street, Rocky Mount 24151
(540) 489-6940
Open Mon-Fri, 9am-2pm & 3:30-5pm.

Franklin County Chamber of Commerce
261 Franklin St., Rocky Mount 24151
(540) 483-9542
Local information.
Open Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm.

Franklin County Historical Society, Inc.
95 Floyd Ave., Rocky Mount 24151
(540) 483-1890
Historical and genealogical records.
Open Mon-Sat, 9am-3pm; Sun, 1-3pm.

Franklin County Public Library
120 East Court St., Rocky Mount 24151
(540) 483-3098
Genealogical research.
Open Mon, Tues, Thurs, 8:30am-8pm; Wed, 8:30am-5pm; Fri and Sat, 8:30am-5pm.

Booker T. Washington National Monument
12130 Booker T. Washington Hwy. (Route 122), Hardy 24101-9688
(540) 721-2094
Birthplace of famous United States black educator. Restored farm buildings, exhibits, and an audio-visual program.
Open 9am-5pm; closed holidays.

Hales Ford Academy
7250 Brooks Mill Rd., Wirtz 24184
(540) 721-2621
Restored one-room school museum, 1890s curriculum, furnishings and hands-on experiences.
Call school board office for appointment.

Franklin County Courthouse
120 East Court St., Rocky Mount 24151
(540) 483-3065
Historical and genealogical resources.
Open Mon-Fri, 8:30am-5pm.