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The lowdown on High Bridge.

Spanning history.

The day the world met Longwood and Farmville

V.P. Debate an unqualified success.

Longwood University and Hampden-Sydney College

Part of the fabric of Farmville.

Green Front Furniture

12 buildings filled with discounted furniture, rugs and accessories.

The student strike that helped ignite the Civil Rights Movement.

SMALL-TOWN CHARM

Enjoy Main Street charm in this historic, charming and authentic American town.

DOWNTOWN FARMVILLE

COLLEGE TOWN ENERGY

The 6,000 students at Longwood University, at the center of town, and nearby Hampden-Sydney College generate an excitement only felt in a college town.

TWO-COLLEGE TOWN

CIVIL RIGHTS LANDMARK

On April 23, 1951, Barbara Johns, a 16-year-old high school student at Farmville’s Moton High School, led her classmates in a strike that would help ignite the Civil Rights era.

THE R.R. MOTON MUSEUM

EPIC ATTRACTION

High Bridge Trail offers a dramatic hike or bike ride over a historic bridge 125 feet above the Appomattox River. And the trail winds right through Downtown Farmville!

Events

Upcoming Events

Virginians by Virginians: Portraiture from the Permanent Collection - Exhibition

February 20, 2026
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Everyday

Longwood Center for the Visual Arts 129 N Main St USArts

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The Soul of America at 25: K. Johnson Bowles

February 20, 2026
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Everyday

Longwood Center for the Visual Arts 129 N Main St USArts

Close to Home: Andras Bality's Virginia - Exhibition

February 20, 2026
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Everyday

Longwood Center for the Visual Arts 129 N Main St USArts

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Farmville Farmer's Market

April 4, 2026
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Every Week

Farmer's Market 213 North Street USFarmers Market

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Basic Archery

May 10, 2026
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Everyday

Archery Range | Bear Creek Lake State Park 22 Bear Creek Lake Rd. VA USFamily Events, Health and Fitness, Outdoor Adventures, Workshops

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Crafting Hour

May 10, 2026
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Everyday

Twin Lakes State Park 788 Twin Lakes Rd. Virginia USArts, Family Events

Sailors Creek Battlefield State Park

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Last Letters Home: Mothers in the Civil War

May 10, 2026
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Everyday

Sailor’s Creek Battlefield Historical State Park 6541 Saylers Creek Road Virginia USExplore History, Family Events

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College Thursday LU Senior Toast

May 14, 2026
8:00 pm - 1:30 am
Everyday

Echolocation Exploration

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Echolocation Exploration

May 15, 2026
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Everyday

Twin Lakes State Park 788 Twin Lakes Rd. Virginia USFamily Events, Outdoor Adventures

Sandy River Distillery

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Chaz Knapp @ Sandy River Distillery

May 15, 2026
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Everyday

Sandy River Distillery 147 MONROE CHURCH ROAD VA USDrinks, Live Music

Echolocation Exploration

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Bat-tastic!

May 15, 2026
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Everyday

Twin Lakes State Park 788 Twin Lakes Rd. Virginia USFamily Events, Outdoor Adventures

Sailors Creek Battlefield State Park

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Junior Historian Adventure

May 16, 2026
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Everyday

Sailor's Creek Battlefield State Park 6541 Saylers Creek Rd. VA USFamily Events

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April 4, 2026
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Every Week

Farmer's Market 213 North Street USFarmers Market

Kids to Parks Day - Discovery Hike

May 16, 2026
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Everyday

Bear Creek Lake State Park 22 Bear Creek Lake Rd Virginia USFamily Events, Outdoor Adventures

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National Kids to Parks Day

May 16, 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Everyday

Camp Paradise 1466 Camp Paradise Road VA USExplore History, Family Events, Outdoor Adventures, Special Events

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Make a Brie Baker at Mainly Clay

May 16, 2026
10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Everyday

Mainly Clay 217 N Main St Virginia USWorkshops

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Lake Explorers: Dip Net Activity

May 16, 2026
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Everyday

The Discovery Area | Twin Lakes State Park 788 Twin Lakes Rd. VA USArts, Family Events

Kids to Parks Day - Nature Art

May 16, 2026
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Everyday

Bear Creek Lake State Park 22 Bear Creek Lake Rd Virginia USFamily Events, Outdoor Adventures

Hide-and-Seek

May 16, 2026
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Everyday

The Discovery Area | Twin Lakes State Park 788 Twin Lakes Rd. VA USFamily Events, Outdoor Adventures

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Stained Glass Sun-Catcher at Mainly Clay

May 16, 2026
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Everyday

Mainly Clay 217 N Main St Virginia USWorkshops

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Crafting Hour

May 16, 2026
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Everyday

Twin Lakes State Park 788 Twin Lakes Rd. Virginia USArts, Family Events

Sandy River Distillery

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Brian Graham Band @ Sandy River Distillery

May 16, 2026
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Everyday

Sandy River Distillery 147 MONROE CHURCH ROAD VA USDrinks, Live Music

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Dennis Crowe at Charley's Waterfront Cafe

May 16, 2026
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Everyday

Charley's Waterfront Cafe 201B Mill Street VA USLive Music

Sailors Creek Battlefield State Park

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Junior Historian Adventure

May 17, 2026
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Everyday

Sailor's Creek Battlefield State Park 6541 Saylers Creek Rd. VA USFamily Events

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Basic Archery

May 17, 2026
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Everyday

Archery Range | Bear Creek Lake State Park 22 Bear Creek Lake Rd. VA USFamily Events, Health and Fitness, Outdoor Adventures, Workshops

Let's Get Lichenized

Let's Get Lichenized

May 19, 2026
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Everyday

Lakeside Snack Bar | Bear Creek Lake State Park 22 Bear Creek Lake Rd. VA USFamily Events, Outdoor Adventures

Pine Needle Basketry

Pine Needle Basketry

May 19, 2026
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Everyday

Arts, Family Events, Outdoor Adventures

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Micro Wrestling: Farmville, VA!

May 20, 2026
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Everyday

Three Roads Brewing 312 W Third St VA USSpecial Events, Sports

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20th Anniversary Chamber-Centra Golf Tournament

May 21, 2026
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Everyday

Manor Golf Course 872 Manor House Dr. VA USFamily Events, Featured Events, Outdoor Adventures, Special Events, Sports

Sandy River Distillery

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Sincerely Iris @ Sandy River Distillery

May 22, 2026
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Everyday

Sandy River Distillery 147 MONROE CHURCH ROAD VA USDrinks, Live Music

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