Franklin County Virginia has been called the Moonshine Capital of the World. Here are the prices: medium/large/x-large - $16 each. The decor and theme of Franklin County Distillery are all about the history of moonshine and the process of making it. Second offering, a smaller collection $12 plus $6 s/h, Cavendar. This is a story that has a bit of everything biplanes, fast cars, moonshine and murder. We've got lots of books! Southwest Virginia is the moonshine capital of the world. 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. On a clear day, be prepared to take in breathtaking scenic views of the lovely mountain ranges within Franklin County. We've got lots of designs. The large 'Tater Sack' is $18 plus $5 s/h. Twin Creeks has legally been distributing moonshine since 2015. If youre looking for home decor options, consider taking a stroll down the street to Blooming Deals for your esthetically pleasing gifts. We are a 501(c3) organization operated five days a week Very limited number available at $5 plus $5 s/h. Minnix. Moonshine is a big deal around here, its legal now most places, said Linda Stanley, managing director of the Franklin County Historical Society. The county is divided into supervisor districts; a few are: Blackwater, Blue Ridge, Boones Mill, Gills Creek, Rocky Mount, Snow Creek, Union Hall, Ferrum, Glade Hill, Penhook, and Callaway. Mills' eyesight began to fail in his late 20s. One year ago today I bought the domain MoonshineHeritage.com and published my first post (which had been written a few weeks before.) Join us as we capture traditions, tales & adventures from the past. 2015 Franklin County Historical Society 460 S. Main Street Rocky Mount, Virginia 24151 This is the story of Paul and Hubbard Duling, two brothers from the backwoods of Nicholas County, who fought the law and almost won. Low 53F. Call if you'd like shipping prices. Theyre some of the smartest men Ive ever been around my entire life.. Now, we will take a deeper look at moonshine operations and where locals could get a. There has been so much moonshine made in Franklin County that you can literally walk up any creek and find an old moonshine still. Photos. One of nine children, Mills was 6 years old when his mother died. Alive with the peculiar genius of the eighteenth-century Virginian, it resounds with the crash of falling oak, the bark of the long rifle, and the shout of the popular preacher." Each comes in a glass Mason jar with a label. These 3 men bootlegged gallons and gallons of moonshine all over the state of Virginia and were some of the best at it. 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. Philpott Lake Ranger Talks - Moonshine 22 February 2012 His grandfather and father have experience making illegal alcohol. The story of why locals made moonshine, its economic effects, the government's participation and more.) Frank Mills lives with his wife, Joyce, in the small house where he was born near Callaway in 1937. [3] Prillaman whose family has been making moonshine in Franklin County since the late 1800s oversees the distilling of Twin Creeks seven liquors, which include a corn whiskey, fruit brandies and a sweet mash rye that took a silver medal in the 2018 American Craft Spirits Awards. It is a pain in the butt with the laws. A couple of Mills' stories include a playful caveat, alerting the reader that he or she will have to decide whether the tale is true. "Virginia's biggest moonshine distillery" was found in Pittsylvania County and destroyed on January 7, 1993. All testified on one day, saying either they were with or saw the Dulings on the day of the murders, the article reads. ", But "Jaybird" nursed a grudge. (A trial like this would not be possible in today's world.) Now that moonshine is legal, people like Law are pleased to be able to share his history. You'll find so much information about local people and the times. Now very limited. Holland: Vol. Heritage 2000 - Franklin County, Virginia - large 9x12 size - sewn, glued and hard bound. I couldnt get through to them I sent a letter back saying, Ill put a serial number on it if you want me to but I didnt buy it commercially, and finally they quit sending me letters.. Hill Project book - A Preservation Project by Franklin County Historical Society. In the woods, you dont do paperwork, he says. "Over the next 18 years, I traveled with the trio, reporting and photographing one raid after another. (Shrink-wrapped.) So he went to the garden and cut three cabbage heads to give his cousin for boot. (Shrink-wrapped, 2 1/2 inches thick. 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.. Franklin County is located in the Blue Ridge foothills of the Commonwealth of Virginia. the flowers were artificial, and state and federal agents say the only thing buried at the Franklin County cemetery turned out to , be a moonshine still. ". The books are quite different. $12 each (add $5 s/h). by volunteers. Hand-made, stuffed colorful holiday cloth - 6 1/4 inches long and 3 1/4 wide. [Read the Rest], Heres a great video about the history of moonshine in the Appalachians. ), Franklin County Killin' Vol. Years later, Philpott was charged with murdering a Bassett man but was himself shot and killed before trial. We figured if the moonshine was in Virginia, we could use it here.. And a lot of times we were going to get raided and someone would let us know. 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. Says Stanley: Were still making money off of moonshine.. The county was formed in 1785 from parts of Bedford and Henry counties. 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 Settlers Map - still just $8.50 shipped in a tube - add $8 s/h. 4($15 plus $6 s/h). I was just fast and lucky. Editor's Note: This story was originally published March 9, 1991. Next printing probably not until June 2021. These are great for microwave use as they're padded to save your hands when heating food. The last of the offering of 150 numbered statues are $175 each but only for a limited time. Genesis of a Virginia Frontier - The Origins of Franklin County, Virginia, 1740-1785 by T. Keister Greer. Collected by Claude Holland, indexed by Martha Young. For every 100 females there were 97.20 males. Artist/historian Doug Minnix drew old stores from the Callaway community on the calendar pages and included a brief history of each plus a map for finding the sites. Stephenson always toted a camera on raids. Franklin County is located in the Blue Ridge foothills of the Commonwealth of 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. I had just put up an electric fence that weekend, where my horses was at. The arguments were the same: The defense claimed a conspiracy; the prosecution said it was mountain revenge. His formulas for remedies were kept secret altho' the Food and Drugs Act of 1906 required him to list the active ingredients.) Valuable resource to researchers. If you want to sample authentic Virginia moonshine in its legal form, visit Franklin County Distilleries, the first legal distillery founded in Franklin County. He said some books and movies portray moonshiners as dumb, drunk, ignorant hillbillies. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Roddy Moore is director of the Blue Ridge Institute and Museum at Ferrum College. The actual production of the whiskey, the only thing thats different for me is Im inside and dont have to worry about the weather. Cloudy with periods of rain. Jamison. "Yes sir, that was a good one . [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. When expanded it provides a list of search options that will switch the search inputs . Describes the east-west migration of Franklin County's earliest settlers. Indexed ($12 plus $6 s/h). Ferrum College offers bachelor's degrees in twenty-eight major degree programs. If you've got photos of CSA veterans or their gravestones, let us know. The only bad thing they did was not pay taxes, and maybe get in a shoot-up, Stanley said. But right before Christmas of 1937, a jury in Halifax County, Va., did just that, and recommended each man serve 99 years in the Virginia State Penitentiary. Site by Howl'n Dog Designs, We are a 501(c3) organization operated five days a week, Allman. Enjoy chilled, with a mixer or in your . Here you will find a lot of options for yourself or for a friend. Collected by Claude Holland, indexed by Martha Young. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Watch 10 News for the latest local, statewide and national news, as well as the forecast from Your Local Weather Authority. [Read the Rest], Heres a few pics from a friend that was hiking around Jamison Mill Park on Philpott Lake in Franklin County, Virginia. You have permission to edit this article. Collected by Claude Holland ($20 plus $8 s/h), Holland: Rebellion Letters 1800s($12 plus $8 s/h). [1] Its county seat is Rocky Mount. Individuals are named, the trials and results are given and the wide government net is explained. Got 'em all year long! Before the Internet, this was the only source of information on how to make moonshine. When Law was 18 and began to make moonshine with his father, he was able to escape the law a few times. 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. sure we can meet you! Its also the mountain music center of the universe. Index includes description of each entry index ($2 mailed). Just because a guy wears bib overalls and works in the woods, theres this misconception that hes this uneducated hillbilly. [READ MORE: How did Franklin County become the Moonshine Capital of the World?]. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.30 males. This period has recently received new attention by writers. Let us know if you need a gift - for yourself or a friend. 220 pages. "They scooped up on me a few times, tried to bulldog me. 3 - 140 pages ($32 plus $7 s/h). Join if you live here or wish you lived here! At the time of European encounter, mostly Siouan-speaking tribes lived in this area. It was 1934, and Prohibition ended the year before. Thomas also confessed he purchased his moonshine from the Dulings, instead of the locals, Thompsons book explains. 2xl are $18 each. 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. Solid research. We normally ship USPS media rate, however, the Post Office advises us that this can take 10 - 14 days (as of October 2021) so we are using First Class postage for 3-5 day delivery unless you can wait. Thus in 1928, the "Moonshine Conspiracy," which eventually gave Franklin County national notoriety in 1935, was born. One night, the authors wrote, Frank was hell-belting across the Roanoke/Franklin county line with the authorities on his tail. The sugar is valued at about $1,500 and will bolster to the orphanages annual food budget of $106,000, he said. Beckley residents came out en masse to observe the parade of police vehicles moving the prisoners to the West Virginia-Virginia line.. in great condition - even some surplus rare collectibles - and brand new ones. Raney Collection Index ($5 plus $3 s/h) Useful tool for researchers. I dont have to go out there and freeze to death., Lumsden doesnt care for the clichd caricature of the mountain moonshiner. "[8], A lengthy federal investigation resulted in indictments and trials for 34 suspects in 1935 for what was called the "Great Moonshine Conspiracy," which attracted national attention. A favorite location by the famous television personalities from the show Moonshiners always frequent this location. This murder scene closely mirrored the one where Richards was killed. 3xl are $19 each. Few People Realize That The Moonshine Capital Of The World Is In Franklin County, Virginia Moonshine has a fascinating and complicated history. 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. They blend a Moonshine Margarita with their basic Sweet Mountain Moonshine, a Five Mile Mule with their Elderberry Moonshine and ginger beer, and an Appalachian Mimosa with Lemon Ginseng Moonshine, triple sec, Meyer lemon and prosecco. Holland: Thomas J. Holland ($18 plus $6 s/h). The book is not without humor as the tales unfold in the courtroom. 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. What Does the XXX on Moonshine Jugs Mean? "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. $5 each at the History Museum (add $5 s/h - call for pricing on multiple orders). More selections are available. Holland: Set of indexes Vol. One chapter describes how Jabe Sloan and a cousin decided to swap wives. Eleven witnesses were called for the defense. The Franklin County, Va. Moonshine Heritage Festival will be held at Crazy Horse Marina on April. We have copies for $35 for a limited time. This brewery themes itself around the railroad and train station located in Boones Mill, along with a little flair of metal and an iron forge in the window. 1 ranking in country, Radford coach Darris Nichols apologizes for DUI. Index to either $5 each. And those sales indicate that the county's moonshining history still fascinates decades after its heyday. But as with many of our unique gifts, the selection is now limited. As of the 2020 census, the population was 54,477. They pulled a snub-nose machine gun from their car and at point-blank range they filled Deputy Richards with a hail of machine-gun fire, assuring his death, wrote Stanley Adkins, an amateur historian and former mayor of Summersville, in his events of the story. This brewery boasts a large pet-friendly space, food trucks, live music, and a huge selection of beer choices for every taste. That might be because the law never caught Mills making corn liquor or apple brandy. However, the two shotgun blast were not enough for the unknown assassins. [Read the Rest], Turkeycock Mountain lies on the eastern border of Franklin and Henry County, Virginia and the ridgeline of the mountain marks the county line. Today, he said he can distinguish shadows and light but not much else. [6], Historians estimate that in the 1920s, 99 of every 100 Franklin County residents were in some way involved in the illegal liquor trade. Those accused included elected officials, business owners and operators, likker makers and transporters and even a mercantile business itself. SANTAS FOR SALE. In March 1964, Stephenson, a native of Marion, went to work as a reporter/photographer for The Franklin News-Post and The Franklin Gazette. Or , of course, pick one up! He and Joyce once ran a small restaurant. Twin Creeks has a small-batch copper still thats used for some specialty spirits (everything else is made on-site but in larger stills). Meeting Minutes from the old Pigg River Primitive Baptist Church! 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. The book is titled: "A Night of Makin' Likker Plus Other Stories from the Moonshine Capital of the World. ", 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.". After days of deliberation, the jury returned a guilty verdict with the recommendation of 99 years in prison. Federal officials said moonshine from Franklin County has been traced to various "nip joints" in West Virginia, North Carolina, Maryland, Pennsylvania and Florida. You might even need another notch in your belt by the time youre done. The racial makeup of the county was 88.95% White, 9.35% Black or African American, 0.19% Native American, 0.36% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.42% from other races, and 0.71% from two or more races. This fully-indexed 231-page book (collector Vol. Five Mile Mountain Distillery owner Kerry Underwood wants to make sure his moonshine carries on another tradition: keeping the business as local as possible, starting from the ground up. The museum also sells "Why Moonshine?" So much so that the movie Lawless was made in 2012 based off of the Bondurant Brothers' illegal moonshine business as written by Matt Bondurant, one of Jack's grandsons, in his bestselling book; The Wettest County in the World . Single-batch, pot-distilled spirits made from cane and grain. Soft Cover. ________________________________________________________________, 100 Proof - by Henry Lee Law (who knows a little about makin' moonshine likker). That same month, the Franklin County Historical Society published and began selling "Why Moonshine?" What was new were some of the prosecutions witnesses, including Rolla Smoot of Princeton. 1255 Main Street Rocky Mount VA 24151 Phone: 540-483-3030 Email. People who come to wineries want to see how that wine is made, says Susan Carter, Twin Creeks marketing manager. We've got the original black and white and a smaller version now colorized. This article is about the county. Amos was known for his successful moonshine business that brought him multiple stints . By the time additional police arrived, the two men had more than 100 rounds in their bodies, wrote Adkins. Call us. Call for availability. This article was published more than3 years ago. The "branding" is on a piece of tanned leather using the branding iron that belonged to James Steptoe Callaway. Patrick Morris Pugh ($10 plus $6 s/h). Sign up now to get our FREE breaking news coverage delivered right to your inbox. Mills has several other books published and sold by the historical society. The cemetery is on Henry Road about a half-mile off VA 40 West of Rocky Mount. "Moonshine Capital of the World," was an outcome of the Prohibition Era. [Read the Rest.] When I applied for my license in Richmond, they kept sending me papers back wanting serial numbers we built everything we built our steels, he said. He finally told the authorities he talked with two brothers named Duling from West Virginia on the night of Simmons murder. The event is this Saturday, February 25 and Sunday, February 26, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM. In Nicholas County, its the same. Great resource. Spiral-bound, most are collections by individual researchers, some are published works copied with permission. He happily obliged. Call for shipping price. [4] The Piedmont and backcountry areas were largely settled by Scots-Irish, who were the last major immigrant group from the British Isles to enter the colonies before the Revolutionary War. Finally, a third trial was moved to Salem, county seat of Halifax County, Va. Judge James C. Turk agreed in an order filed Wednesday. Some are softbound and noted. He'd get up on a still and just go to work, sweat pouring off him," Stephenson said, grinning. For a copy send $15 plus $8 s/h or give us a call 540-483-1890 to arrange pick up. Joyce said her husband composed the verses while walking with his white cane on the narrow stretch of Callaway Road near his home. 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. Most moonshiners, if you read the history, were very good people. 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. Very limited supply. Collected by Claude Holland, indexed by Martha Young. 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. The sugar, along with moonshining apparatus that included 576 plastic one- gallon jugs, was seized in September when agents broke up an alleged Franklin County moonshine operation. [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. The median income for a household in the county was $38,056, and the median income for a family was $45,163. [Read the Rest], Snowbird Mill is a historic site in Henry County, Virginia that has been swallowed up by the woods and forgotten to time. The museum's phone number is 540-483-1890. The school system includes 12 elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. If you lived in this part of the country, you might have 75 acres, but maybe 4 acres by the creek were all you could actually farm, says Linda Stanley, managing director of the Franklin County Historical Society. Cultivation of tobacco had exhausted soils in the eastern part of the state. 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. And once you get started making liquor, it dont ever get out of your blood. Our last stop is just a 5-minute drive from downtown to Carters Jewelers and Fine Gifts. Photos are in color. ", "The stories are based on truth," Mills said recently. 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. $29.95 plus $10 s/h. "You can't make every word in a story true.". to set the record straight about moonshiners. 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. Copyright 2022 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved. He was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa. McDaniel & Jordan Collection ($15 plus $6 s/h), Menefee through the Generations ($8 plus $4 s/h). 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