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Historic Grandin Village, located just two miles from downtown Roanoke, has something for everyone. Nestled in a charming 1920s’ neighborhood shops and restaurants range from elegant to quirky to everything in between. Southern hospitality and a friendly face welcome you at each stop. Here shoppers can find: a restored 1930s movie theatre, old-fashioned ice cream parlor, various restaurants, outdoor dining, live music, natural foods, pharmacy, gifts, local artisans, fine furniture, vintage clothing, a used bookstore, banks, post office, service stations, hair salons and so much more! Over 80 businesses in one square mile. 1327 Grandin Road SW Roanoke, VA 24015

Fincastle located in Botetourt County is a historic town chartered in 1772. A virtual museum of architectural history dating from the mid to late 1770s to the present day. Home of Judith Hancock who married William Clark. The Botetourt County Court House located in Fincastle contains original documents signed by Thomas Jefferson and other famous Virginia/U.S. politicians. A Town of Fincastle Tour Guide is available at all times in a brochure rack outside of the Botetourt County Tourism Office at 16 East Main Street. Historic District Guided Tours: Tours are scheduled by appointment only: Monday - Sunday. Please call to schedule at least two weeks in advance for your tour. 20 West Main Street Fincastle, VA 24090 (540) 473-3077

High Ground the stately Vinton-Roanoke County Veterans Monument located on the grounds of the Vinton War Memorial honors past Vinton and Roanoke County residents who were killed in action along with military men and women who have or are currently serving. The handcrafted monument is the first piece of public art in Vinton, and is available for viewing 365 days a year anytime of the day or evening. The public is invited to enjoy the meditative quality of High Ground. The monument was designed and constructed by the team of John Kirtley, Mary Babcock and Larry Betchel. The name of the monument, High Ground, came from a Vietnam War veteran who said in battle, a soldier always looks for the high ground. Likewise, visitors crossing the compass plaza to the…

We are an educational and cultural institution committed to promoting, showcasing, and celebrating the art and history of African Americans for Roanoke Valley citizens and visitors. Our purpose is to cultivate awareness and appreciation of the significant contributions of people of African descent. 1 Market Square SE Center in the Square 2nd Floor Roanoke, VA 24011 (540) 857-4395

The Franklin County Historical Society was chartered by the Commonwealth of Virginia in 1968 for the stated purpose of collecting and preserving the history of Franklin County, Virginia. To that end, we offer memberships to the general public to encourage interest in local history. We operate a history museum and research library to provide public access to our collected materials. We publish booklets with historical themes for the purpose of education and research assistance. We are happy to share our resources with those who are interested - and welcome the sharing of resources by others. 460 S. Main Street Rocky Mount, VA 24151 (540) 483-1890

Currently under Construction: Located on Norfolk Avenue, the David R. and Susan S. Goode Railwalk allows pedestrians to walk a path paralleling the train tracks and view historic memorabilia along the way from Market Street to Warehouse Row. It tells the story of Roanoke’s rail history, both visually and audibly: There's a platform, signals, whistles, plaques and storyboards with information about the events that formed this history. Norfolk Avenue Roanoke, VA 24011 (540) 853-2000