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Hotel Weyanoke

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The lowdown on High Bridge.

Spanning history.

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Sandy River Outdoor Adventures

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The day the world met Longwood and Farmville

V.P. Debate an unqualified success.

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Longwood University and Hampden-Sydney College

Part of the fabric of Farmville.

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Green Front Furniture

12 buildings filled with discounted furniture, rugs and accessories.

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The student strike that helped ignite the Civil Rights Movement.

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!

HIGH BRIDGE

Events

Upcoming Events
close to home

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
farmers market

Farmville Farmer's Market

April 4, 2026
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Every Week
Farmer's Market 213 North Street USFarmers Market
farmers market

April 4, 2026
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Every Week
Farmer's Market 213 North Street USFarmers Market
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Make a Chicken, Pig, Owl, or Cat Bowl at Mainly Clay

June 6, 2026
10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Everyday
Mainly Clay 217 N Main St Virginia USWorkshops
Backyard Bass

Backyard Bass

June 6, 2026
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Everyday
The Discovery Area | Twin Lakes State Park 788 Twin Lakes Rd. VA USFamily Events, Outdoor Adventures
Sailors Creek Battlefield State Park

Peter Francisco: An American Revolution War Hero

June 6, 2026
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Everyday
Sailor's Creek Battlefield State Park 6541 Saylers Creek Rd. VA USExplore History
Hot Off the Press

Hot Off the Press

June 6, 2026
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Everyday
The Discovery Area | Twin Lakes State Park 788 Twin Lakes Rd. VA USExplore History, Family Events
Grease

Grease

June 6, 2026
2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Everyday
Wolf Den 197 Old Courthouse Road Virginia US
Fish Printing

Fish Printing

June 6, 2026
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Everyday
The Discovery Area | Twin Lakes State Park 788 Twin Lakes Rd. VA USArts, Family Events, Outdoor Adventures
Grease

Grease

June 6, 2026
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Everyday
Wolf Den 197 Old Courthouse Road Virginia US
Guided Kayak Paddle

Guided Kayak Paddle

June 7, 2026
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Everyday
Twin Lakes State Park 788 Twin Lakes Rd. Virginia USOutdoor Adventures
basic archery

Basic Archery

June 7, 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
Fin

'Some-Fin' New

June 7, 2026
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Everyday
The Discovery Area | Twin Lakes State Park 788 Twin Lakes Rd. VA USFamily Events, Outdoor Adventures
dip net activity

Lake Explorers: Dip Net Activity

June 7, 2026
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Everyday
The Discovery Area | Twin Lakes State Park 788 Twin Lakes Rd. VA USFamily Events, Outdoor Adventures
Grease

Grease

June 7, 2026
2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Everyday
Wolf Den 197 Old Courthouse Road Virginia US
Reptile Rangers

Reptile Rangers

June 7, 2026
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Everyday
The Discovery Area | Twin Lakes State Park 788 Twin Lakes Rd. VA USExplore History, Family Events, Outdoor Adventures
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Scottish Rite Celebration

June 10, 2026
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Everyday
Robert Russa Moton Museum 900 Griffin Blvd 23901 USSpecial Events
owl pellet dissection

Owl Pellet Dissection

June 11, 2026
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Everyday
The Discovery Area | Twin Lakes State Park 788 Twin Lakes Rd. VA USFamily Events, Outdoor Adventures
Buzzy Gardens

Buzzy Gardens

June 11, 2026
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Everyday
The Discovery Area | Twin Lakes State Park 788 Twin Lakes Rd. VA USArts, Family Events, Outdoor Adventures
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One Day Camp: Drawing Cartoon Animals

June 12, 2026
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Everyday
Red Door 104 104 N Main St Virginia USArts, Family Events
Birding Bingo

Birding Bingo

June 12, 2026
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Everyday
The Discovery Area | Twin Lakes State Park 788 Twin Lakes Rd. VA USFamily Events, Outdoor Adventures
Pollination Sensation

Pollination Sensation

June 12, 2026
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Everyday
The Discovery Area | Twin Lakes State Park 788 Twin Lakes Rd. VA USFamily Events, Outdoor Adventures
crafting hour

Crafting Hour

June 12, 2026
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Everyday
The Discovery Area | Twin Lakes State Park 788 Twin Lakes Rd. VA USArts, Family Events, Outdoor Adventures
farmville fridays

Farmville Fridays

June 12, 2026
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Everyday
Riverside Park 517 North Main Street USFamily Events, Itinerary, Pet Friendly
2026 Firefly Festival

2026 Firefly Festival

June 12, 2026
7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Everyday
High Bridge Trail State Park 1466 Camp Paradise Road Virginia USFeatured Events, Late Night, Outdoor Adventures
Grease

Grease

June 12, 2026
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Everyday
Wolf Den 197 Old Courthouse Road Virginia US
farmers market

April 4, 2026
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Every Week
Farmer's Market 213 North Street USFarmers Market
goodwin lake

Goodwin Lake Trail Guided Hike

June 13, 2026
9:00 am - 10:30 am
Everyday
Twin Lakes State Park 788 Twin Lakes Rd. Virginia USOutdoor Adventures
basic archery

Basic Archery

June 13, 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
Sailors Creek Battlefield State Park

Strange But True

June 13, 2026
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Everyday
Sailor's Creek Battlefield State Park 6541 Saylers Creek Rd. VA USExplore History

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