Visit Floyd Virginia

Historical Museum Opens! New Exhibit
2026-04-11 12:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-10 12:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Floyd County Historical Society Museum, 217 North Locust St., Floyd, VA, 24091, United States
Friday, April 10, marks the opening day for the 2026 Season of the Floyd County Historical Society’s Museum. The museum will be open each Friday and Saturday (from noon until 4 pm), through December 5, 2026.
This year’s exhibit is “250 Years of Patriotism and Service,” and coincides with the nation’s 250th birthday.

All About Chainsaws!
2026-03-07 14:00 - 16:00 | Floyd EcoVillage, 188 EcoVillage Trl SE, Floyd, VA, 24091, United States
Learn from Paul Kitchen – a certified sawyer with the Parkway. An experienced, excellent teacher!
– Types of saws. Small or big? Gas or battery?
– Saw chain types, lengths, uses and sharpening
– Safety equipment and use
– Differences in cutting a high branch, a fallen tree, a leaning tree or a standing tree.
– Chainsaw maintenance

Red Rooster Coffee Free Fridays Public Cupping
2025-12-19 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-12-12 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-12-05 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-11-28 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-11-21 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-11-14 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-10-31 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-10-24 10:00 - 11:00 and 6 more dates | Red Rooster Coffee Roaster, 823 East Main St., Floyd, VA, 24091, United States
– Registration is required @ https://redroostereducation.as.me
– We have space for up to 6 people.
– We are unable to accept walk-ins, so please make sure to reserve your spot.
– Make sure to check our calendar.
Our Public Coffee Cupping offers a unique and interactive experience for coffee lovers and enthusiasts. Led by our SCA Certified Trainer, Grace, participants will embark on a sensory journey to taste and evaluate a variety of premium coffees. From learning about different coffee origins and brew methods, to exploring flavor profiles and aromas, our Public Coffee Cupping provides valuable knowledge and insights that will enhance your appreciation for the craft. Join us for a delightful and educational experience in the world of coffee.

Music of the Mountains Exhibit
2025-12-06 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-05 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-29 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-28 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-22 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-21 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-15 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-14 12:00 - 16:00 and 2 more dates | Floyd County Historical Society Museum, 217 North Locust St., Floyd, VA, 24091, United States
The Music of the Mountains exhibit at the Floyd Historical Society museum focuses on the music of Appalachia, particularly music that has a Floyd County touch. It includes items that range from early church music to the present music scene, along with information about individual musicians such as Blind Alfred Reed, Randall Hylton, Arthur Conner, as well as local groups.
The Museum is open each Friday and Saturday (through December 6) from noon until 4 pm. There is no admission fee.
The Museum Store specializes in books with a focus on local history. We also have a variety of other items, many of them perfect for gifting history lovers.
Come visit us in person while you’re in Floyd. There’s a friendly docent awaiting. And visit our website year-round; it’s always open and you can shop from wherever you are!

Reenacting History: Patrick Henry's "Liberty or Death" Speech
2025-11-15 10:30 - 12:00 | Floyd Center for the Arts, 220 Parkway Lane S, Floyd, VA, 24091, United States
Free public event, presented by Floyd County Historical Society. (Immediately following the Annual Meeting, which starts at 10.)
“Patrick Henry: Liberty or Death” — Patrick Henry Jolly, descendant of Patrick Henry, will portray his ancestor and recite the “Give me liberty or give me death” speech and share anecdotes.
Patrick Henry Jolly is a fifth great grandson of the American Patriot, Patrick Henry. Splitting his time between his native Ohio and Virginia, Patrick has been speaking on a variety of topics related to the personal and professional life of his ancestor, since 1992. Patrick can often be found at Red Hill, the last home and burial spot of Patrick Henry, located in Charlotte County, Virginia.

Cemetery Tour of Jacksonville Burial Ground with Gino Williams
2025-10-18 10:00 - 11:30 | Jacksonville Burial Ground, 120 Parkway Ln S, Floyd, VA, 24091, United States
Join Floyd County Historical Society President Gino Williams on a tour of the Jacksonville Burial Ground, notable for its historical signicance as well as its unparalled view of the region’s skyline.
When the old Jacksonville Cemetery in town (located off the street in the first block of South Locust St.) began to reach capacity in the early 1850s, J.P. Proffitt conveyed “2 acres and 36 poles” of land to Z. T. Dobyns and others to establish the new cemetery.
We will meet at the Gazebo, learn about the Burial Ground’s history, and discuss the lives of some of those buried there. (The Gazebo is near the highest point of the tract, towards the front corner, towards the center of town.)

Be Red Cross Ready!
2025-09-06 15:00 - 16:30 | Jessie Peterman Memorial Library, 321 W. Main St., Floyd, VA, 24091
Be Red Cross Ready and Hands only CPR. Learn how disasters might impact us, our family friends and neighbors here in Floyd. How can we be better prepared? What can the Red Cross do? Disasters grow in size and frequency every year. From house fires to flooding or tornadoes, hurricanes or heart attacks make sure you have the information to be ready to act.
https://www.redcross.org/
