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This former tobacco farm in the rolling hills of Mayodan is where Dwight Myers’ family was raised. Tobacco was their livelihood for many years and the family wants to share that heritage by participating in the Rockingham County Quilt trail. The quilt square hangs on a barn where tobacco was…

At the center of this park, World War One trench mortar.The mortar also known as the “Mayodan Cannon” was originally presented to the community in honor of those who served in World War One. The mortar was originally placed at the corner of Third Avenue and Main Street in front…

The building used to house Countryside restaurant was built in the 1950s and has transitioned over time. It originally served as a local convenience store but has since been an arts & crafts store, restaurant, and now a country store and grill. Darrell and Dawn Priddy selected the “blackbirds and…

The Cardwell farm spans more than 80 acres and formerly produced tobacco, beef cattle, chickens, eggs and hay. The barn featuring the quilt square was built in the 1950s by “Bennie” Cardwell, along with family and friends, during his weekend passes while in the US Army. The Cardwells raised chickens…

Mary Carter inherited this farm, which is named after a nick-name her grandfather gave her son. Located in rural Madison, it was historically a tobacco farm. Some tobacco is still grown there today as well as free-range chickens, produce and sunflowers. The quilt square features a large sunflower and tobacco…

Jake Perkins has been raising ostriches for over 30 years on his farm and sells the eggs and meat, which is a low fat alternative to beef. The farm’s quilt square features and orange and black color scheme as a tribute to the family’s tractor dealership that was in business…

This farm has been in the King family since the 1940s and it was a tobacco, corn, hay and cattle farm. The quilt square design depicts the family’s love of flags and symbolizes their Christian faith with the cross in the middle.

The Museum and Archives of Rockingham County (MARC) is an historical complex that shows a fascinating and inclusive snapshot of Rockingham County's rich history. The complex consists of the main museum, which is located in the historic Wentworth Courthouse, and the Wright Tavern, a restored 19th century inn and tavern.The…

The City of Reidsville has two quilt squares at Market Square that depict iconic buildings and the way of life in Reidsville. One square shows historic buildings located in downtown Reidsville and gives a nod to the City’s rich farming and tobacco history by featuring a red tractor and tobacco…