This is a story that has a bit of everything biplanes, fast cars, moonshine and murder. All the money goes to our museum display projects. Pictured is a farm-theme sack plus a bowl holder. They scooped up on me a few times, tried to bulldog me into the ground, Law said. Three hundred people packed the Franklin County Courthouse to listen to opening arguments. (Before getting his license and going legit, Lumsden carried on that family tradition; in 2013, he was convicted of possessing an illegal distilling apparatus. 2 for $10 each - plus $6 s/h. Blank family trees in the back for paternal and maternal information. This period has recently received new attention by writers. At the trials it was said that Richards was the money man. We did everything with it. When expanded it provides a list of search options that will switch the search inputs . An excerpt from the Introduction includes these anecdotes: "The workplace was outside in God's beautiful world. Franklin County Settlers Map - still just $8.50 shipped in a tube - add $8 s/h. Peter Eichenburg ($30 plus $9 s/h), Hill, Descendants of Swinfield Hill ($12 plus $6 s/h). Shooting Creek is the place where the history of those two traditions cross. Very limited. And altho' limited, we still have a selection of Cat's Meow Village pieces - our original Booker T. Washington's cabin - Welcome to Franklin County - Welcome to Rocky Mount - Franklin County Courthouse -Franklin County High School - and a few others .We also have wooden shelf-sitters: Robert Hill Fort, Franklin County Tobacco Barn - etc. Our last stop is just a 5-minute drive from downtown to Carters Jewelers and Fine Gifts. They are best known for the [i] Great Join if you live here or wish you lived here! Now that moonshine is legal, people like Law are pleased to be able to share his history. Middle School - Benjamin Franklin Middle School(BFMS), VA, High School - Franklin County High School(FCHS), VA. About four miles outside of Callaway is the Phoebe Needles Mission School, an Episcopal mission school dating from 1907. Mills said he felt motivated to complete the book "Why Moonshine?" The last of the offering of 150 numbered statues are $175 each but only for a limited time. Photos. Twenty of the 23 defendants were found guilty. The county was formed in 1785 from parts of Bedford and Henry counties. In fact, hes documented the history in a book he wrote. Includes local history, family tales and photos. During Stephenson's first week, state ABC agents Ken Stoneman, Jim Bowman and John Hix invited the new reporter to join them in the field. sure we can meet you! but this one is a collectible. Inside are hundreds of names of people and their burial information gleaned from tombstones in December 2020. Copyright 2023 WSLS.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. $8 a copy at the History Museum. If youre looking to explore an area of Southwest Virginia that is immersed in beauty, history, and moonshine, Franklin County has to be on your list. Or , of course, pick one up! Mills' book captures in print the rich lore that the legally blind storyteller carries in his head and heart. Defense attorney Andrew Davis argued the brothers were nowhere near the murder sites on either night. He said he started making moonshine in 1953 or '54. The Morning Delivery DECEMBER 19, 1930 Surviving the Shoot-out Moonshine Continues Forrest Bondurant Nov. 21, 1901- Dec. 4, 1965 Heroes or Anti-heroes Before long, three of the cars reach the narrow wooden bridge The story of why locals made moonshine, its economic effects, the government's participation and more.) If youre looking for home decor options, consider taking a stroll down the street to Blooming Deals for your esthetically pleasing gifts. Describes the east-west migration of Franklin County's earliest settlers. Its actually from the DVD bonus features included on The Last One, the documentary about Popcorn Sutton. Nice gift for you - or someone else! Just south of. Adkins said perhaps the true story of what happened on those country roads in the 1930s will never be known. For two years following the Great Moonshine Conspiracy trials, no progress was made in solving Richards murder. [7] The bootleggers became involved with gangsters from Chicago and other major cities, and some local law enforcement officials were part of the criminal activities and killing of competitors. Rocky Mount serves as the county seat to Franklin County. Our first stop on the list is The Whole Bean Coffee House right in downtown Rocky Mount. The "branding" is on a piece of tanned leather using the branding iron that belonged to James Steptoe Callaway. Philpott Lake Ranger Talks - Moonshine 22 February 2012 Now, we will take a deeper look at moonshine operations and where locals could get a. [6], Historians estimate that in the 1920s, 99 of every 100 Franklin County residents were in some way involved in the illegal liquor trade. $15 a copy plus $8 s/h. The Blue Ridge Foothills had long been inhabited by Native Americans. At first, the local rumor was Richards was killed by his own people, law enforcement, after he said he would testify before a federal grand jury about police officers, deputy sheriffs and other powerful people profiting from the moonshine trade. Low 53F. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. To learn more about Twin Creeks and their moonshine heritage, be sure to listen to their podcast episode with Henry Law of Laws Choice on the Stories from Southwest Virginia Podcast. for their ruthlessness and passion for moonshining in Franklin County Virginia. It seemed like a never-ending occurrence," Stephenson writes in "A Night of Makin' Likker.". Visitors to the companys newly opened tasting room can sample the products some of which are available only at the distillery and get a lesson on how the liquor came to be. Twin Creeks has legally been distributing moonshine since 2015. [Read the Rest.] Joyce said her husband composed the verses while walking with his white cane on the narrow stretch of Callaway Road near his home. Franklin County hosts an annual Moonshine Heritage Month to commemorate the history and cultural aspects of moonshine with tours, special events, and costumed interpreters. Smoot, Frank Dulings former sister-in-law, testified she accompanied Paul, Hubbard and their families to Roanoke shortly after Franks death where she heard the comments. Be sure to ask about brewery tours to soak in the experience while learning about the beer-making process! The final stop of this trip took us to Franklin County Distillery, just a short distance from Hammer Forge Brewery. A must-have for collectors and those interested in the War as well as family researchers. On a clear day, be prepared to take in breathtaking scenic views of the lovely mountain ranges within Franklin County. Hours 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Twigs of the Tree ($12 plus $4 s/h) Research by Maxey Perdue, Poff (George) - Furrow (Jacob), Luke-Stone-Waldron Collection ($20 plus $6 s/h), Prillaman. About 10 or 20 of the children ranging from ages 5 to 18 will stay at the center during the Christmas holidays while others visit relatives once school is out. "He carried around an ax he called 'Devil.' 1 - 125 pages ($30 plus $7 s/h). It was named for Benjamin Franklin. Thanks and enjoy! Since 2016, Whole Bean has been serving both locals and visitors fine coffee options and mouth-watering cafe-style food such as wraps, sandwiches, and desserts. 2 - 55 pages. Both men were released in the 1940s. They didnt know it, they were in there before daylight. Each statue stands 18 inches tall and weighs about 18 pounds. It was the third trial that ended a two-year saga that began on a cloudless fall evening on Oct. 12, 1934, in the rolling hills of southern Virginia. A lot of input solicited or not from the old-timers told us what we needed to know, and we honed our recipe over time, Underwood says. The evidence against them seemed even more slim after Paul and Hubbard provided alibis and denied any involvement. View stunning historical moonshine steels and pieces all around the establishment. $15 plus $8 s/h, Blankenship, Descendants of Abraham Abram Blankenship ($20 plus $9 s/h), Bowman, Standeford, Watkins, Hill, Ferguson, Linus - Collection ($20 plus $8 s/h), Brooks Family ($25 plus $8 s/h). Law says in the 70s when working with his father, making illegal moonshine It was an intricate operation to avoid jail time. (Shrink-wrapped.) Coordinates: 3659N 7953W / 36.99N 79.88W / 36.99; -79.88. Chance of rain 100%. by volunteers. "A Night of Makin' Likker" sells for $19.95 and can be found online at Lulu.com and in several locations in Franklin County, including the Artisan Center and the museum of the Franklin County Historical Society, both in Rocky Mount. FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. - We first introduced you to moonshiners in Franklin County in early April. Be sure you come hungry because each and every meal will stuff you to the brim. Soft Cover. This button displays the currently selected search type. A partial listing is provided. The federal government suggested it had been defrauded $5.5 million in excise whisky taxes ($95 million in today's money), and thus brought forth the "Great Moonshine Conspiracy" trial of 1935. That might be because the law never caught Mills making corn liquor or apple brandy. Carters is a member of Round the Mountain Artisans and also features location artisans work in the shop. A deposit of $50 holds your number. The per capita income for the county was $19,605. It had flowers on the graves. Soft cover. These are great for microwave use as they're padded to save your hands when heating food. Callaway history. We enjoyed our meal on the picnic tables out front on a beautiful morning with a cool breeze. The first time occurred in 1966, not long after Stephenson met Philpott face-to-face during a raid on Philpott's still. [Read the Rest], Heres a few pics from a friend that was hiking around Jamison Mill Park on Philpott Lake in Franklin County, Virginia. This brewery boasts a large pet-friendly space, food trucks, live music, and a huge selection of beer choices for every taste. (The title was based on a statement by Anderson.) Robert Hill Blockhouse ($12 plus $9 s/h). Our exhibit is in progress so no more will be made. Family members write out Mills' stories in longhand as he recites them. "Jabe figured his cousin wouldn't trade back evenly. Franklin County Virginia has been called the Moonshine Capital of the World. Twin Creeks has a small-batch copper still thats used for some specialty spirits (everything else is made on-site but in larger stills). Indexed. There were 18,963 households, out of which 29.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.10% were married couples living together, 9.40% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.60% were non-families. In those days, Stephenson frequently accompanied agents, state and federal, when they raided moonshining operations in the county. If you want to sample authentic Virginia moonshine in its legal form, visit Franklin County Distilleries, the first legal distillery founded in Franklin County. At the time of European encounter, mostly Siouan-speaking tribes lived in this area. Holland: Vol. All testified on one day, saying either they were with or saw the Dulings on the day of the murders, the article reads. 2 ($45 plus $8 s/h). Detailed index, identifying each entry in each book. This fully-indexed 231-page book (collector Vol. [1] Its county seat is Rocky Mount. The moonshine stills are located on a small tributary to Nicholson Creek just off the the "North Rim Trail" at Jamison Mill Park. Were trying to do that with our barley, and slowly but surely wed like to source everything from within about 100 miles of our distilleries., At Five Miles tasting room, you can sample both straight spirits and cocktails made with one of the distillerys four products; the cocktails are to open peoples minds a little bit about what moonshine is good for, Underwood says. Theyre some of the smartest men Ive ever been around my entire life.. Just up the road in the neighboring town of Boones Mill is home to two breweries and another distillery. in great condition - even some surplus rare collectibles - and brand new ones. This site uses cookies to enhance the user experience and measure marketing activities. Holland: John Henry Holland Family ($15 plus $6 s/h), Holland: John M. Holland Plantation ($6 plus $5 s/h), Holland: Letters from War($10 plus $5 s/h), Holland: Miscellaneous No. Sold in glass Mason jars. The Raleigh Register reported on Dec. 10 that she testified she heard Paul and Hubbard talk about the murders. Not that anyone needed a calendar for 2020! State ABC agents and federal agents destroyed the stills shortly after the photo was taken. Our first location on the list is located in Rocky Mount is Twin Creeks Distillery. Our final option is for all the burger lovers out there. The thinking was you killed my brother. The rest of the Duling clan had flocked to Beckley and rumors were strong that the clan would try a raid on the jail to spring the prisoners. 'A few intriguing murders' - included are newspaper clippings, "True Detective" stories and more. The sugar is valued at about $1,500 and will bolster to the orphanages annual food budget of $106,000, he said. Cloudy with periods of rain. Credit is given to those researchers/editors known to us. $12 each (add $5 s/h). And, in fact, there's a country right here in the Old Dominion that lays claim to being the Moonshine Capital of the World. "I got close to it a time or two," Mills said. A few colonists moved into the area before the American Revolutionary War, but most settlement happened afterward, as people moved west seeking new lands. What weve done in the past is dispose of it in the federal penitentiaries, but the closest one is in West Virginia, Silvey said. Collected by Claude Holland, indexed by Martha Young. Cobbs said the orphanage, which receives funds from Baptist churches, other private sources and the government, has 72 children. Let us know which design you'd like. Families whose kinfolk produced and sold corn liquor and apple brandy in years past now seem to embrace with pride the lawbreaking that once might have embarrassed them. Transcribed from the original by Linda Nezbeth with detailed notes on the subjects/places mentioned by Pvt. Includes the gradual evolution of Franklin from Brunswick, Lunenburg, Halifax, Pittsylvania, Henry and Bedford counties. Call for shipping price. [Read the Rest], If you are going to be in SW Virginia this weekend, you should swing by the Philpott Lake Visitor Center to see a presentation on moonshine. Very limited numbers still available for our replica of the Confederate monument on the Franklin County Courthouse green. About 7.30% of families and 9.70% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.70% of those under age 18 and 9.80% of those age 65 or over. Franklin County Virginia Moonshine. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Ferrum College was established in 1913. The area is also a great place to locate moonshine stills. (The Hell's Holler brand of Henry's legal moonshine is on sale at the ABC store but we've got the label imprinted on t-shirts & hats! Moonshine is a big deal around here, its legal now most places, said Linda Stanley, managing director of the Franklin County Historical Society. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.84. The 2020 theme -- Franklin County is for Moonshine Lovers -- shirts are limited but sizes are still available. Most moonshiners, if you read the history, were very good people. Mills has several other books published and sold by the historical society. One of the operations forced out of business was the Dehart Distillery, producer of Mountain Rose Corn Whiskey. Thompson wrote, Not enough people believed the Dulings were convincing suspects, in part because everyone in the county knew too much about the conspiracy.. Collected by Claude Holland, indexed by Martha Young. The school has now become a church parish, Center for Lifelong Learning and summer camp operated by the Episcopal Diocese of Southwestern Virginia. $45 plus $15 s/h. The population density was 68 people per square mile (26/km2). But moonshine was still a major money-maker for mountain people in both Virginias. Downtown Rocky Mount Rocky Mount serves as the county seat to Franklin County. That same month, the Franklin County Historical Society published and began selling "Why Moonshine?" Quality reproductions of photos, medicine labels and more. Jamison. Franklin County also acts as a gateway to the Blue Ridge Parkway, 'Round the Mountain Artisan Trails, and is of course the Moonshine Capital. For a copy send $15 plus $8 s/h or give us a call 540-483-1890 to arrange pick up. I had ABC agents roll in, Lumsden says, but the still was empty, since he had just finished a batch of corn whiskey. While investigating the shooting late into the night, law enforcement learned that two men arrived at the scene seconds after the shooting. "I carried the almost-square pistol in my right back pants pocket for about six months. [Read the Rest], So youve found a rusting heap of metal in the woods and you think its an old moonshine still. [Read the Rest]. They showed up about 12 hours too late, he says. 5 Ways to Tell If That Pile of Garbage You Found in the Woods Is a Moonshine Still, Snowbird Mill - Historic Mill on Jordan Creek, The Moonshine Stills of Turkeycock Mountain Pt.3, The Foxfire Book: The Original How To Make Moonshine Guide, Shooting Creek: Mixing Moonshine and Mountain Music. The museum's phone number is 540-483-1890. [Read the Rest], Here is a basic recipe for the legendary apple pie moonshine. {{store.behavioralRules.productRules.orderFulfilledFromStoreMessage}}, {{store.behavioralRules.productRules.additionalBottlesCanBeOrderedMessage}}, {{store.behavioralRules.productRules.orderFulfilledFromWarehouseMessage}}. Watch 10 News for the latest local, statewide and national news, as well as the forecast from Your Local Weather Authority. They explained their theory of the murder to the group and asked all of them if they had noticed a car, a Ford or Chevy, sans license plate, sitting in the parking lot the night before there were seven curb boys there, and, when questioned, four immediately said no, they had seen no such car. The Bondurant Brothers: Franklin County, VA Moonshine Conspiracy. Va. (AP) - It looked like a cemetery. Says Stanley: Were still making money off of moonshine.. The decor and theme of Franklin County Distillery are all about the history of moonshine and the process of making it. Index ( $2 mailed). For all practical purposes he's the father of the Callaway community. And we have a supply of 'Tater Sacks' for cooking those Sweet or Irish potatoes in the microwave easily. After youve tried your coffee, dont forget to grab a bag to take home to enjoy. As of the 2020 census, the population was 54,477. 0. Seeing one of the cars nearby, he drew his service revolver, but that action was greeted with another hail of shots from the .12-gauge, striking the officer, sending him to the ground. Frank Mills lives with his wife, Joyce, in the small house where he was born near Callaway in 1937. [10] It is upriver of the fall line of the Roanoke River, located at Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina. "I'd get behind a few dollars on something and I might just get the still out of the barn and make a little.". $5 each at the History Museum (add $5 s/h - call for pricing on multiple orders). Reports suggest both books are selling well, at least in Franklin County. Although not all books are indexed and not all include documentation of resources, these works provide clues and proofs to assist others researching the same families. Here is the story of the Duling brothers and the Moonshine Mafia. Moonshine still is discovered beneath 'cemetery' in Virginia . Moonshine is still being made in the area. In March 1964, Stephenson, a native of Marion, went to work as a reporter/photographer for The Franklin News-Post and The Franklin Gazette. ! The book is not without humor as the tales unfold in the courtroom. Federal ATF and state ABC agents destroyed the "largest Still ever destroyed in Franklin County, Virginia" in December 1972. 55 pages Part I, 18 pages Part 2. It is a pain in the butt with the laws. Sloan quickly regretted the transaction, Mills recounts. Hammer Forge is also a great location to visit on a cool summer evening to enjoy your brews on the back patio area. So Lumsden just had to just pay a fine and the cost of destroying the still.). (Shrink-wrapped, 2 1/2 inches thick. We absolutely loved the fat grilled burrito with sausage, cheese, and eggs. That is the official version. Hispanics/Latinos can be of any race. Moonshine was called a. Here you will find a lot of options for yourself or for a friend. 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