You're invited to celebrate J.B. Fishburn's 161st Birthday! 🎉🎂 This is a free event at the Historic Fishburn Mansion on September 22 from 1:00-5:00 PM. All are welcome to join the Friends of Mountain View for this special birthday bash! About J.B. Fishburn: Junius Blair Fishburn (1865-1955) was a prominent publisher, banker, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. […]
(18+,10+ with adult) Experience the magic of Carvins Cove like never before! Roanoke’s beloved paddling spot transforms under the enchanting glow of a full moon on our special nighttime kayaking tour, happening on September 30th. Picture yourself gliding through the shimmering waters, guided by our knowledgeable paddling instructors who will unravel the area’s fascinating history […]
Back by popular demand! Docent-led tour of the Old City Cemetery & Arboretum- ranked by Trip Advisor as the #1 destination in Lynchburg, VA! Established in 1806 and is listed on the National Register of Historical Places. "At the Point" festival at the Point of Honor plantation home and grounds in Lynchburg where we will […]
A group of writers gathers on a dark and stormy night to tell the scariest stories they can imagine. From that challenge, Frankenstein is born. David Catkin's haunting stage adaptation of the novel that defined Gothic Horror. The story tells of how a brilliant young scientist, Victor Frankenstein, becomes determined to unlock the secret to […]
Three days of free outdoor sports, films, and live music await in Roanoke, aka the nation’s friendliest outdoor community. What to expect: Don’t hang back! Dive right in and paddle, climb, bike, hike, dance, run, eat, drink, and party. All three days overflow with free opportunities for you to get hands-on with your favorite outdoor […]
This special session of Nature Lab highlights the importance of Virginia's public lands. This 5-week program introduces conservation concepts, explains how public lands are managed, and celebrates the unique natural spaces found throughout our state. 🔹Ages 8-12 🔹Courses held on Wednesdays from 9-11 AM 🔹Meeting weekly from October 21 to November 18 🔹Based at the […]
JOLO Vineyard Wine Tasting & Lunch + Chocolate Factory Visit Mt. Pilot, NC & Meadows of Dan, VA A fall adventure filled with leaf-peeping, chocolate tasting, and award-winning wine sipping! Nancy’s Chocolate Factory – Meadows of Dan - famous homemade fudge & truffles. free samples, too! JOLO Winery & Vineyards – Pilot Mountain, NC Opened […]
Tucked away in Roanoke’s historic Mountain View neighborhood sits the Fishburn Mansion, known today as the Mountain View Recreation Center. The 42-room Georgian-Revival mansion was built in 1907 by Junius B. Fishburn, a prominent publisher, banker, entrepreneur, and philanthropist throughout the Roanoke Valley in the first half of the 20th century. During this guided tour […]
