Sunglasses? Check. Sunscreen? Check. A few friends, a few days and a few bucks to spare? Congratulations. You now have all you need to enjoy a Summer in Person County, North Carolina. Forget that long, congested drive through the mountains just to reach a private...
It takes a special kind of person to love a car. For some, it’s the dream of attaining the ultimate machine–sleek, fast, indomitable. For others, it’s the sensation of racing life–the smell of the octane, the rumble of the ground, the squeal of...
Chef David Gaydeski of Brookland Eats Brookland Eats is a must-stop for any foodie that happens to visit Person County. It is owned and operated by David Gaydeski who served as Executive Chef to three North Carolina Governors. The menu here will not disappoint. Try...
Black Creek Brewery There’s a saying, “Beer; because no good story ever started over a glass of water.” And, with that in mind, Black Creek Brewery was created. A local Roxboro favorite, it’s owned by brothers Dan (a former Rocket Scientist)...
Southern Buttermilk Pie The Homestead Steakhouse cooks up authentic American dishes, as well as Southern style food offerings. For this season they have generously offered up the recipe for this special item you won’t find on their regular menu. So, if you...
How about a fantastic meal in an old train car with a side of ghost? That’s what you can get at Clarksville Station. Built at the turn of the century, this classic Victorian Depot offers a themed menu inspired by the glory days of the American railroad. Nowhere...
Roasted Bone-in Pork Loin with Mushroom, Garlic, Tomato Ragout + Braised Greens This is a delicious, rustic dish that is easy to make. It’s one of my favorites when I cook for my friends and family. I hope you enjoy! Ingredients you’ll need: 1 bone-in pork...
After spending a fun filled day boating on the lake or shopping around our quaint uptown, your stomach’s going to be hungry for some food. And we’re not talking about ordered-through-a-speaker-and picked-up-in-a-bag cuisine. Oh, no! We’re talking...
It all sounds really cool to connect with the NC food system here and really understand how your local food and meats are produced. And as a preview of the Piedmont Farm Tour, I made an early visit to one of the farms on the tour that caught my eye: Sunset Ridge...
The Person County Historical Society was founded in July, 1959, by a group of Person County citizens who saw a need to document and preserve the history of Person County. Over the years, the Historical Society has been active in erecting Historical Markers along the...
Otis K. Martin, Tribal Chief Dorothy Stewart Crowe, Chairperson The Sappony, formerly known as the Indians of Person County (NC), a Tribe of about 850 members, is located in a remote community on the North Carolina and Virginia border in Halifax County, Virginia and...
There are eight buildings on the Museum campus that house exhibits that highlight different parts of Person County history. Permanent exhibits include aspects of the African American community, the American Indian Community of the Sappony Tribe, and military...
