The Big Chair has returned to the Furniture Heritage Plaza in Uptown Martinsville! The new chair, installed in December 2020, is a replica of Bassett Furniture’s 100th Anniversary Big Chair that was once on display.   The chair is an icon of the Deep Roots initiative, which is aimed at highlighting unique assets and rich legacies in furniture. This chair serves Read more...

The “Ready, Set, Go Healthy” Mural is located in beautiful Martinsville Uptown. It depicts healthy activities including bike riding, kayaking, running/jogging/walking on paved trails, playing soccer, gardening, and picnicking; all of which residents and visitors can participate in throughout Martinsville-Henry County. The slogan “Ready, Set, Go Healthy” was an idea which was constructed by the West Piedmont Health District for Martinsville-Henry County. The organization Read more...

The earliest apparent recorded use of the property at the corner of Church and Ellsworth streets (134 East Church Street) was as a family home for CY Thomas and his wife. After the passing of CY Thomas and his wife, the home was occupied by several of their daughters. Ultimately, a fire occurred there and the home was torn down in Read more...

Aside from the natural beauty of Philpott Lake, other gems await to be experienced by its guests. The Visitor Center offers a unique display of exhibits pertaining to the natural and cultural heritage of Philpott Lake. These include a number of interpretive displays, such as: the Four Seasons of the Whitetail Deer; Fish that reside in Philpott Lake and Smith Read more...