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Civil Rights in Education Heritage Trail®
Follow the self-guided driving tour of 53 sites telling powerful stories of the fight for an equal education through Southside Virginia from the end of the American Civil War through the Civil Rights Movement. Today, the newly expanded self-guided driving tour brings together for the first time 53 of these historically significant sites and tells […]
Blackstone Antiques & Crafts Mall
Established in 2006, we’re one of the largest Antique & Craft Malls in Southside Virginia with 19,000 sq ft and 87 Vendors. Antiques, Collectibles, Primitives, Crafts, Art, Toys & Dolls, Advertising, Mid-Century Modern, Pottery, and more. We have something for everyone!
TREND gift shop
TREND., a family-owned gift shop, and retail store, was opened to enhance the vibrancy of Blackstone’s Historic Main Street District, support Virginia artisans and create jobs in the community. After 10 years of living away from their hometown of Nottoway County while attending college and exploring other areas of the state after graduation, the owners […]
The 50th Blackstone Arts & Crafts Festival
The 50th Blackstone Arts & Crafts Festival – September 14 & 15, 2019 in the Historic District of Blackstone near the Armory. The hours are 10 am – 5 pm both days. There will be arts & crafts vendors, informational booths, Timberland Lumberjack Competition on Saturday, music both days, food, live action, and historic re-enactors, […]
Nottoway Court House
Near here on 23 June 1864, Confederate Maj. Gen. W. H. F. “Rooney” Lee positioned his cavalrymen between those of Union generals August V. Kautz and James H. Wilson, who were riding toward Burkeville. The resulting engagement, according to Wilson, was one of the hottest of the war. Gen. U. S. Grant passed by here […]
Blackstone Arts and Crafts Festival
The Blackstone Arts and Crafts Festival is held annually in September. It features a large number of talented vendors that showcase all types of artistic efforts. There’s music for all ages, a parade of antique tractors, custom and restored cars on display, and barrel train rides for children.
Bevell’s Model Train Display
Thousands of visitors view this spectacular sight each holiday season. The display is over 1,000 square feet of concentrated pure wonder featuring more than ten trains, with realistic dioramas that showcase nearly every type of scene imaginable. Animation of all types and replicas of local landmarks are also included.
Southside Virginia’s 100+ Mile Yard Sale
Held annually on the 1st Saturday in July, this community event draws sellers from across the region and buyers from all corners of the Commonwealth and beyond. Whether you’re a ‘professional picker’ or just someone who likes a variety in their shopping choices, this day is for you. Visit the website to see the route […]
Southside Electric Cooperative & Crewe Burkeville Chamber of Commerce Chicken Festival
The famous Chicken Festival is held every year in June at Southside Electric Cooperative’s Hooper Park in Crewe, VA. A ticket will give you all-youcan-eat chicken and beverages while listening to some of the best music in Southside. While there, you might just run into a politician or two, too.
