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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
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Karaoke with Meagan @ North Street Press Club

June 9, 2026
7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Every Week
North Street Press Club 127 North St VA USDrinks, Food, Late Night, Live Music
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Line Dancing Hosted by Hometown Line Dancing

June 10, 2026
7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Every Week
North Street Press Club 127 North St VA USDance Party, Family Events, Food, Late Night, 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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Pottery Wheel Open Studio

June 13, 2026
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Everyday
Workshops
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Making News with Zines

June 13, 2026
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Everyday
Twin Lakes State Park 788 Twin Lakes Rd. Virginia USExplore History
Grease

Grease

June 13, 2026
2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Everyday
Wolf Den 197 Old Courthouse Road Virginia US
Reptile Rangers

Reptile Rangers

June 13, 2026
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Everyday
The Discovery Area | Twin Lakes State Park 788 Twin Lakes Rd. VA USExplore History, Family Events, Outdoor Adventures
tunes on the patio

Tunes on the Patio @ the Cellar Saturdays

June 13, 2026
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Every Week
The Virginia Tasting Cellar 201 C Mill Street Virginia USLive Music
tunes on the patio

June 13, 2026
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Every Week
The Virginia Tasting Cellar 201 C Mill Street Virginia USLive Music
Dennis Crowe @ Charley’s Waterfront Cafe

Dennis Crowe @ Charley's Waterfront Cafe

June 13, 2026
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Everyday
Charley's Waterfront Cafe 201B Mill Street VA USLive Music
Grease

Grease

June 13, 2026
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Everyday
Wolf Den 197 Old Courthouse Road Virginia US
Cedar and Stone

Cedar and Stone

June 13, 2026
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Everyday
Bear Creek Lake State Park 22 Bear Creek Lake Rd Virginia USFamily Events, Outdoor Adventures
craft time clay

Craft Time Clay

June 14, 2026
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Everyday
Acorn Loop Shelter | Bear Creek Lake State Park 22 Bear Creek Lake Rd. VA USFamily Events, Workshops
history hour

History Hour

June 14, 2026
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Everyday
Twin Lakes State Park 788 Twin Lakes Rd. Virginia USExplore History
Unleashing Creativity Through Nature Journaling

Unleashing Creativity Through Nature Journaling

June 14, 2026
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Everyday
The Discovery Area | Twin Lakes State Park 788 Twin Lakes Rd. VA USArts, Family Events, Outdoor Adventures
Sailors Creek Battlefield State Park

Strange But True

June 14, 2026
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Everyday
Sailor's Creek Battlefield State Park 6541 Saylers Creek Rd. VA USExplore History
senses of nature

Senses of Nature

June 14, 2026
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Everyday
Lakeside Snack Bar | Bear Creek Lake State Park 22 Bear Creek Lake Rd. VA USHealth and Fitness, Outdoor Adventures
Grease

Grease

June 14, 2026
2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Everyday
Wolf Den 197 Old Courthouse Road Virginia US
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June 9, 2026
7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Every Week
North Street Press Club 127 North St VA USDrinks, Food, Late Night, Live Music
kayaks on the lake

Kayaks on the Lake

June 17, 2026
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Everyday
Boat House | Bear Creek Lake State Park 22 Bear Creek Lake Rd. VA USOutdoor Adventures, Sports, Workshops
ribbon cutting

Ribbon Cutting: Moton Library & Lounge

June 17, 2026
4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Everyday
Robert Russa Moton Museum 900 Griffin Blvd 23901 USExplore History, Family Events, Special Events
Fin

'Some-Fin' New

June 18, 2026
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Everyday
The Discovery Area | Twin Lakes State Park 788 Twin Lakes Rd. VA USFamily Events, Outdoor Adventures
Testing the Waters

Testing the Waters

June 18, 2026
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Everyday
Explore History, Family Events, Outdoor Adventures
fairy and fantasy

One Day Camp: Fairy and Fantasy

June 19, 2026
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Everyday
Red Door 104 104 N Main St Virginia USArts
Goodwin Lake Trail Guided Hike

Goodwin Lake Trail Guided Hike

June 19, 2026
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Everyday
The Discovery Area | Twin Lakes State Park 788 Twin Lakes Rd. VA USExplore History, Family Events, Outdoor Adventures
dip net activity

Lake Explorers: Dip Net Activity

June 19, 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 19, 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

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