Cultural activities in the county include
the Virginia Civil War Trails and the Wilson Kautz Raid Driving
Trail. The Virginia Wildlife and Birding Trail traverse much of
Charlotte County.
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Also of interest is Red Hill, the last home and burial place of
Patrick Henry. Other area events and attractions include Flora Fest,
Charlotte County Celebration of the Visual Arts, Bolton’s Music House,
Philbeck’s Music House, the Charlotte County Relay for Life, the Red
Hill 4th of July, Charlotte County Mudd Bogg, Staunton River Battle
Commemoration, Drakes Branch Fall Festival, Halloween Harvest Hay
Ride, Phenix Fall Festival, Flatland Ride, Ride in the Heartland,
Taste of Charlotte, the Fun and Pleasure Horse Show, Keysville
Christmas Parade and more.
The accomplishments of Charlotte County Public Schools are truly
remarkable. These include the 1996 Superintendent of the Year for the
Commonwealth of Virginia Award. Local schools include Eureka
Elementary and the Government School of Global Economics and
Technology. Nearby colleges and universities include Longwood College,
Liberty University, the University of Virginia, Duke University and
others.
Hospitals and medical centers near Keysville include Southside
Community Hospital, Piedmont Geriatric Hospital and Community Memorial
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