'A few intriguing murders' - included are newspaper clippings, "True Detective" stories and more. "For 40 years, I made it off and on," Mills said. [Read the Rest], The "XXX" on moonshine jugs is a classic symbol.Everyone instinctively knows that XXX written on a jug indicates it contains moonshine, but what does that symbol mean? Franklin County hosts an annual Moonshine Heritage Month to commemorate the history and cultural aspects of moonshine with tours, special events, and costumed interpreters. $35 plus $10 s/h or call us for curbside pickup. Some are softbound and noted. The books are quite different. First Amendment: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. If you are ordering multiple copies, we are able to ship UPS and can get a price for the lot, if you wish. Be sure to ask about brewery tours to soak in the experience while learning about the beer-making process! "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. [10] It is upriver of the fall line of the Roanoke River, located at Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina. Lovingly edited by Lane Hash. Chance of rain 100%. However, many people may not realize that it has strong roots in Virginia. [3] We've got Law-theme t-shirts and hats ($18 each). The thinking was you killed my brother. Through the years, Mills worked as a farmer, mechanic and truck driver. The evidence against them seemed even more slim after Paul and Hubbard provided alibis and denied any involvement. Let us know if you need a gift - for yourself or a friend. Follows the 6-year career of Amos Law and includes some of Henry's exploits as well. Perhaps, Thompson is oversimplifying the story, because Adkins, wrote the bar owner, was reluctant to snitch on the Duling clan, the reputed kingpins of the West Virginia moonshine trade. A must-have for collectors and those interested in the War as well as family researchers. We wanted to source our corn locally and encourage local farmers to plant the corn, says Underwood, who started the distillery, located in an converted industrial building in neighboring Floyd County, in 2016. If you want to sample authentic Virginia moonshine in its legal form, visit Franklin County Distilleries, the first legal distillery founded in Franklin County. Collected by Claude Holland. Vegetarians will be pleased with the delicious black bean burger. Not many people sit around and drink straight vodka. In this 1979 photograph, Morris Stephenson poses with portions of the 'cemetery still' moonshine operation discovered in Franklin County that featured 18 800-gallon submarine type stills. Index includes description of each entry index ($2 mailed). Weve been doing a lot of dreaming, figuring out what we can do with it.. Includes local history, family tales and photos. Collectibles: The Second Oldest Profession by Jess Carr - Nite of Makin' Likkerby Morris Stephenson - If Trouble Don't Kill Me by Ralph Berrier - and a whole lot more. Franklin County Virginia has been called the Moonshine Capital of the World. He raised catfish. 0. The actual production of the whiskey, the only thing thats different for me is Im inside and dont have to worry about the weather. Few People Realize That The Moonshine Capital Of The World Is In Franklin County, Virginia Moonshine has a fascinating and complicated history. 2015 Franklin County Historical Society 460 S. Main Street Rocky Mount, Virginia 24151 Theyre true chemists. And Ill never forget it, because my teacher told me that it wasnt a true profession. After all the testimony, the defense made a motion for a directed verdict, but it was denied by the judge. We've got lots of designs. While investigating the shooting late into the night, law enforcement learned that two men arrived at the scene seconds after the shooting. It was enough to send authorities to Beckley and then Nicholas County where they arrested five members of the Duling family and took them to the Beckley jail. Minnix. Copyright 2022 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved. The last of the offering of 150 numbered statues are $175 each but only for a limited time. The school system includes 12 elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. Outgrowing their original location, Buddys is currently renovating a larger space with plans to open in June of 2021. The first trial ended with a hung jury, the second concluded in a mistrial, and finally a conviction was agreed on after days of deliberation by a jury of men in Salem, Va. We invite you to taste local history with Franklin County Distilleries. Suddenly and without warning, flame and lead belched from the barrel protruding from the passenger window of the passing car, wrote Adkins. Powell's vigorous destruction of backwoods distilleries impressed Stephenson. One of the operations forced out of business was the Dehart Distillery, producer of Mountain Rose Corn Whiskey. Huge thanks to Doug Minnix with help from Alan Messenger in collecting the information. As of 2000, the local chamber of commerce had adopted the title as a heritage identification for the area. Judge James C. Turk agreed in an order filed Wednesday. Instructions on the sack. This distillery is a great location for not only superb moonshine, but also fine dining. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph. The Franklin County conspiracy case went to jury at 3:10 p.m. on June 29 and a verdict was reached on July 1. We are a 501(c3) organization operated five days a week Use as a holiday ornament, package tie-on -- or dangle one from your sun visor! 69-year-old suffers stroke in his N.C. home; Realtor showing house leaves him there. (The title was based on a statement by Anderson.) People who come to wineries want to see how that wine is made, says Susan Carter, Twin Creeks marketing manager. Inside are hundreds of names of people and their burial information gleaned from tombstones in December 2020. Sports teams, CSA,Coca-Cola, camouflage, doggie bones and more. [6], Historians estimate that in the 1920s, 99 of every 100 Franklin County residents were in some way involved in the illegal liquor trade. Franklin County also acts as a gateway to the Blue Ridge Parkway, Round the Mountain Artisan Trails, and is of course the Moonshine Capital. Retirees have also moved in, and both groups have increased the county's population. John Allman Family ($25 plus $8 s/h), Arthur Saga 1923 - 1983 with miscellaneous info including John Arthur Sr. (1770-1835) and descendants of Gideon Turner. The event attracted about 30,000 people and featured muscle cars, bands, moonshine samples, and a distillery tour and an appearance by Junior Johnson. Heritage 2000 - Franklin County, Virginia - large 9x12 size - sewn, glued and hard bound. "Yes sir, that was a good one . "You can't make every word in a story true.". Callaway history. Moonshine is a big deal around here, its legal now most places, said Linda Stanley, managing director of the Franklin County Historical Society. Cloudy with periods of rain. [Read the Rest], Heres a great video about the history of moonshine in the Appalachians. Reports suggest both books are selling well, at least in Franklin County. 1.21% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. Prillaman, the businesss master distiller, knows exactly how they made the spirits back in the day he learned his craft from friends of his grandfather, long before moonshine was legal. (They're selling pretty fast, so we'll let you know what we have left.). Photo taken January 9, 2013 Frank Mills, 75, of Callaway, is legally blind and has recently published a book by the Franklin County Historical Society on his experiences mooonshining. The order also allows the government to use the sugar as evidence when defendants William Gray Stanley, Ricky Lee Dent and Michael Keith Crook stand trial Jan. 18 on charges they ran a still and possessed mash and untaxed liquor. The cowhide piece is for sale for $20 (we have a limited supply) and the wood piece showing the brand (yes, the 'S' is backwards) is $15. 2xl are $18 each. Spirits of Just Men - Mountaineers, Liquor Bosses and Lawmen in the Moonshine Capital of the World by Charles D. Thompson Jr. (Paperback. Moonshine theme books - including The Second Oldest Profession by Jess Carr! The arguments were the same: The defense claimed a conspiracy; the prosecution said it was mountain revenge. Our product can substitute anywhere a good vodka or a good rum would go., Underwood and his business partner, Pat Sisk, started distilling as a hobby in 2012. "I don't see anything in the near future that suggests a lack of interest in that part of Franklin County's history," Moore said. We put the roofs on churches, We built schools. After youve tried your coffee, dont forget to grab a bag to take home to enjoy. Call if you'd like one shipped. $8 a copy at the History Museum. One morning, he call me and he said, Henry, the law is at your house. What do you mean the law is at my house? He says his family always had to keep a lookout for the authorities but also had to constantly move moonshine operations in Franklin County Woods. Man died Wednesday. 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. 2. Mailing address: FCoHS, PO Box 905, Rocky Mount, VA 24151. Its a bygone era, Adkins said. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). 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The men told investigators they never saw the shooters, but reported the vehicle as either a Ford or Chevrolet that did not have a license plate attached to the front. Here's a sample page. This delightful small town boasts several shopping options, award-winning dining, music, and luxurious accommodations. Roddy Moore is director of the Blue Ridge Institute and Museum at Ferrum College. New and interesting material was added along with a new index. Travel to the Moonshine Capital Franklin County Virginia. During the trials it was discovered that Franklin County produced between 500 and 1,000 gallons of moonshine daily and not an ounce could leave the county without a substantial monetary tribute, called granny fees, paid to law enforcement and local officials, accounts report. The Era | Valuable resource to researchers. It was named for Benjamin Franklin. ", He quit making 'shine, he said, "because I was tired of running, tired of looking over my shoulder, and I didn't want no more to drink.". Well go through this sugar rather quickly, said Bobby Cobbs of Virginia Baptist Childrens Home and Family Services, adding that orphanage workers planned to pick up the 4,400 pounds of Dixie Crystal sugar today. Longtime Franklin County journalist Morris Stephenson, pictured here outside of his office in Rocky Mount, has recently self-published a book about moonshining in Franklin County. This fully-indexed 231-page book (collector Vol. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 712 square miles (1,840km2), of which 690 square miles (1,800km2) is land and 21 square miles (54km2) (3.0%) is water. Theres something about it, you making it and getting away from the law, something about when the man tries to bulldog you to ground and you just lost 3 or 4 thousand dollars, but yet you got away, that feels good, he said. More selections are available. ". Here you will find a lot of options for yourself or for a friend. It was 1934, and Prohibition ended the year before. During the prohibition period, the Bondurant Brothers of Franklin County, Virginia (Howard, Forrest, and Jack) were legendary for running moonshine. Names of all the companies raised in Franklin County for the Confederate military are engraved on the statue base. Old-timers remember stories about the event, but those who are under five or six decades of age are too young to recall them. The large 'Tater Sack' is $18 plus $5 s/h. Brothers were center of 1930s tale of moonshine and murder, Shady edges Huntington on emotional Senior Night, Maiolo approved as new Woodrow softball coach, Amazing Grace hits game-winner, sends Summers to state tournament (With Gallery), Summers executes demons, beats Wyoming East (With Gallery), Children with an uncommon condition are being killed by West Virginia elected officials. Our final option is for all the burger lovers out there. Just south of. The "branding" is on a piece of tanned leather using the branding iron that belonged to James Steptoe Callaway. There were 22,717 housing units at an average density of 33 per squaremile (13/km2). If youre looking for some family fun and adventure, Franklin County is a must-see location you have to visit. Call or email for a list of designs. Jamison. This one lists all the county sheriffs and includes information about several killings.). in great condition - even some surplus rare collectibles - and brand new ones. There were also migrants from coastal areas, including free people of color, who moved to the frontier to escape racial strictures associated with the slave society of Virginia. FYI: Most family books listed here are spiral bound copies with protective covers. Soft cover. Or , of course, pick one up! In Nicholas County, its the same. Transcribed from the original by Linda Nezbeth with detailed notes on the subjects/places mentioned by Pvt. Mills' book captures in print the rich lore that the legally blind storyteller carries in his head and heart. The Bondurant Brothers: Franklin County, VA Moonshine Conspiracy. I had ABC agents roll in, Lumsden says, but the still was empty, since he had just finished a batch of corn whiskey. 271 pages. Rainfall around a half an inch.. Cloudy with periods of rain. A few colonists moved into the area before the American Revolutionary War, but most settlement happened afterward, as people moved west seeking new lands. I had just put up an electric fence that weekend, where my horses was at. You'll find so much information about local people and the times. If gourmet breakfast sounds more like your taste, consider trying the pop-up breakfast options from Center Stage Catering. By the time additional police arrived, the two men had more than 100 rounds in their bodies, wrote Adkins. Now that moonshine is legal, people like Law are pleased to be able to share his history. "I carried the almost-square pistol in my right back pants pocket for about six months. 1 - 125 pages ($30 plus $7 s/h). Our exhibit is in progress so no more will be made. 4 talking about this. The event starts at 1 p.m. and ends at 4:30 p.m. Mann, Gertrude Mann Collection Vol. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph. What weve done in the past is dispose of it in the federal penitentiaries, but the closest one is in West Virginia, Silvey said. At the trials it was said that Richards was the money man. Blank family trees in the back for paternal and maternal information. Assistant U.S. Attorney Karen Peters filed a motion in federal court Monday asking that the government give the sugar to the orphanage in Salem. He knew who paid what, how much, how the money was laundered, where supplies were purchased and how they came in by truck and rail. For two years following the Great Moonshine Conspiracy trials, no progress was made in solving Richards murder. In Spirits of Just Men, author Charles Thompson wrote, An investigation ensued and the police found one witness named Tom Thomas, who said hed seen a West Virginia car at his establishment, called Toms Barbecue, the night of the murder.. He set out to make the distillery a living history lesson, like stepping back in time. Very limited. Peter Eichenburg ($30 plus $9 s/h), Hill, Descendants of Swinfield Hill ($12 plus $6 s/h). Holland: Vol. 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. Telephone: (540) 483-1890 Leave a detailed message so that we can respond appropriately. Virginias Franklin County, about 250 miles from D.C., is known as the moonshine capital of the world. It isnt the only place where youll find moonshine (which can actually be any type of liquor; the name reflects how the once-illicit booze had to be made by the light of the moon), but Franklin County might be the perfect place for it, partially because for a long time, the hilly landscape wasnt perfect for much else. [5], In the 20th century during Prohibition, local wits named Franklin County the "Moonshine Capital of the World", as moonshine production and bootlegging drove the economy. (We have limited copies of Vol. Unknown Hill ($12 plus $8 s/h). The decor and theme of Franklin County Distillery are all about the history of moonshine and the process of making it. Sloan quickly regretted the transaction, Mills recounts. "Moonshine Capital of the World," was an outcome of the Prohibition Era. Overton, who would become the county's sheriff, and other law enforcement officers advised Stephenson to take the threats seriously. Downtown Rocky Mount Rocky Mount serves as the county seat to Franklin County. Shipping and handling discount for multiples. They are the main characters in, Franklin County, and subsequently Smith Mountain Lake, was the setting for Touchstone Pictures 1991 film ", This page was last edited on 5 January 2023, at 19:52. Web Policy | Contact Us | FOIA | Media Room | Download Help | WAI Level A Compliant | Sip Responsibly, All rights reserved, Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority, 1997-2023, Robert Bondurant, grandson of Franklin County's most famous moonshiner, is reviving the family legacy of making moonshine in, VIRGINIA ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL AUTHORITY, Small, Women-owned and Minority-owned (SWaM) Suppliers. You have permission to edit this article. By David M. Poole. Ferrum College offers bachelor's degrees in twenty-eight major degree programs. Quick Links. He finally told the authorities he talked with two brothers named Duling from West Virginia on the night of Simmons murder. Collected by Claude Holland, indexed by Martha Young. ROANOKE, Va. (AP) _ Chefs at an orphanage are cooking up visions of dancing sugarplums after learning they will get two tons of sugar seized in a federal moonshine raid. Very limited number available at $5 plus $5 s/h. This is a story of West Virginia mountain peoples sense of place and family, and how important it was to our forefathers. Its actually from the DVD bonus features included on The Last One, the documentary about Popcorn Sutton. These 3 men bootlegged gallons and gallons of moonshine all over the state of Virginia and were some of the best at it. However, authorities argued their involvement in moonshine was enough evidence to arrest them for murder, wrote Thompson. 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. 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Keister Greer, Ibby Greer. All testified on one day, saying either they were with or saw the Dulings on the day of the murders, the article reads. $20 each. The book is titled: "A Night of Makin' Likker Plus Other Stories from the Moonshine Capital of the World. Spiral-bound, most are collections by individual researchers, some are published works copied with permission. Philpott Lake Ranger Talks - Moonshine 22 February 2012 The goal is to highlight the significance of moonshine to Franklin County. Call to see if we have your size.). Adkins said perhaps the true story of what happened on those country roads in the 1930s will never be known. The college continues to operate under the auspices of the Virginia Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women of the Virginia Annual Conference. I dont have to go out there and freeze to death., Lumsden doesnt care for the clichd caricature of the mountain moonshiner. The price remains $35 with $10 s/h or call to arrange pick up. The writer Sherwood Anderson was among the many outsiders who came to cover the trial. the museum's latest collection of stories by Callaway native Frank Mills, 75, a former moonshiner. Lots of family information and a chronicle of the effort to save the ruins of this important historic site. Hammer Forge is a great hangout spot to make new friends, share a drink, and have a good time. One of nine children, Mills was 6 years old when his mother died. When the grand jury did meet, they indicted 34 Franklin County residents. The museum's phone number is 540-483-1890. "He carried around an ax he called 'Devil.' View stunning historical moonshine steels and pieces all around the establishment. Many people have used it to make moonshine and it belongs in every moonshiners library. Mills said he felt motivated to complete the book "Why Moonshine?" 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