… with that July heat, fireworks, and good relaxed times! Everyone needs a bit of R-n-R so kick back in a place that will allow it!

This coming month starts off with a bang as the City of Franklin holds its 4th of July event on Wednesday, July 1, finishing off the evening with the obligatory fireworks display over the Blackwater River. Be sure to bring your lawn chairs, viewing blankets, and the kids for an enjoyable event!

The Cheroenhaka (Nottoway) Indian Tribe is having their 37^th Annual Green Corn Powwow at the historical Cattashowrock Village in Courtland! Explore the historical grounds and hiking trails. Watch native dancers in their beautiful regalia. Try the fresh frybread!

More wonderful fireworks await after the Powwow from the Ivor and Newsoms 4^th of July events. Catch the celebration parade and softball game in Newsoms or hang out in Ivor for their own festivities, games, and music!

For those who love a little friendly competition, hit-up Southampton Motor Speedway for their Star-Spangled Drift and the Community Cruise In Car Show. Take the family bowling at our 25-lane facility.

As we continue preparations to celebrate America’s 250th commemoration, remember, Virginia’s story is America’s story. Watch the livestream, a great alternative for those with sensory sensitivities, on WHRO and PBS as Williamsburg leads in celebrating the anniversary of the American Revolution, the beginning of our nation’s freedoms.

Franklin Southampton has these summer events to get you outdoors, but it also offers a getaway that allows you to slow down. Spend a day in a kayak drifting downstream or cast a line along the Blackwater or Nottoway Rivers. Enjoy a picnic or a hike in one of our beautiful parks. There’s so much to do in Franklin Southampton you’ll have to come back for another visit!