A History of Franklin County High School – Book Signing

The Blue Ridge Institute & Museum 20 Museum Drive, Ferrum, VA, United States

Please join us on August 25th from 4-7 pm for a book signing by Benny Gibson, former Franklin County educator and administrator. His book, A History of Franklin County High School will be available for sale. We are so pleased that Benny used the BRIM's "Dorothy Cundiff Collection" as a research source.

Blue Ridge Folklife Festival

Ferrum College 215 Ferrum Mountain Road, Ferrum, VA, United States

For 49 years on the fourth Saturday of October, the Blue Ridge Folklife Festival has brought together a host of musicians, moonshiners, craftspeople, cooks, motorheads, mule jumpers, horse pullers, coon dog racers, antique tractor buffs, and old-time gamers for a celebration of the rich heritage and traditions of the region. Our festival participants are the…

50th Blue Ridge Folklife Festival

Ferrum College 215 Ferrum Mountain Road, Ferrum, VA, United States

For half a century, on the fourth Saturday of October, the Blue Ridge Folklife Festival has presented musicians, moonshiners, craftspeople, cooks, motorheads, mule jumpers, horse pullers, coon dog racers, antique tractor buffs, and old-time gamers for a celebration of the rich heritage and traditions of the region. Our festival participants are the real thing, sharing…

8th Annual Moonshine Heritage Bash & Car Show

The Blue Ridge Institute & Museum 20 Museum Drive, Ferrum, VA, United States

The 9th annual Moonshine Heritage Bash & Car Show will be held at the Blue Ridge Institute & Museum on the beautiful campus of Ferrum College and the 1800 Farm Museum! Over 100 vehicles that were used, or would have been used for hauling liquor, will be on display. This thoroughly authentic car show is…

Closed

The BRIM will be closed on Wednesday, May 17th 2023 for professional staff development.