Janine Latus: We Need to Talk (about Relationship Abuse)
2026-03-30 11:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | Panthers Den
Janine Latus, author of the nonfiction book If I Am Missing or Dead, will return to the Ferrum College campus on March 30 to lead a discussion about relationship abuse. The event will take place in the Panthers Den in Franklin Hall at 11:30 a.m. All are welcome for free.
Latus is a journalist, author and advocate who describes herself as a “fierce warrior against sexual assault and domestic violence.”
She travels the world telling her own stories about domestic violence and educating clients who have included the U.S. Navy, Major League Baseball, and many other companies, nonprofits, and schools. Her work has inspired thousands of people to recognize relationship abuse, break free, and heal. One previous host called her “the most compelling speaker on sexual assault and relationship violence that I have ever heard.”
In addition to being a widely sought-after speaker, Latus is also a writing teacher and her New York Times best-selling book, If I Am Missing or Dead, was published in 2007. She earned a bachelor’s degree in horticulture and a master’s degree in journalism at the University of Missouri-Columbia. One Amazon reviewer wrote about her book, “I give this story . . . my highest recommendation. I would like to track down the journalism professor who once gave Janine Latus a ‘C’ and buy her a copy of the book.”
After one of Latus’ previous three visits to Ferrum College, Professor of English Lana Whited wrote, “I have seldom heard the undergraduate students on our campus quieter than when Janine Latus was speaking to them. At the end of my class, students filed out, shaking her hand and offering their thanks. Over the course of the three days she spent on our campus, she spoke in five classes, at a campus-wide program, and with clients at our local women’s shelter. On campus, I frequently saw students talking with her privately, sometimes with tears in their eyes. Janine helps victims of abuse understand that they neither deserved nor provoked it, and she encourages them on their own healing journeys. She is generous with her time and talents and unwavering in her crusade to spare others what she and her sister Amy endured. Her message resonates long after she has gone.”
You can watch a TED talk by Latus on YouTube, and you can read her feature stories at janinelatus.com.
Copies of her book will be available for purchase, and a reception will follow the program. It is sponsored by the Ferrum chapter of Help Save the Next Girl, as well as the Quality Enhancement Program and the Office of Student Leadership and Engagement.
Help Save the Next Girl is a national nonprofit organization formed in honor of Morgan Dana Harrington, a 20-year-old Virginia Tech student who was abducted and murdered in 2009. It seeks to sensitize young women and girls to predatory danger. The foundation fosters mutual respect and camaraderie with young men, and is committed to be an active, imaginative presence on campuses and in clubs and violence prevention forums across the country. Help Save the Next Girl continually develops vital relationships with media and law enforcement. Its connections enhance its ability to quickly disseminate urgent information, such as about a missing person. Help Save the Next Girl also provides outreach support to victims’ families. Its media presence also promotes its mission to keep young women and campus communities alert to predatory danger. It participates actively in endorsing legislation that augments safety practices in communities. Through diligent activism in education, victim support, and legislation, it creates a strong foundation against violence as it strives to help save the next girl.

More background:
“If I am missing or dead, this has obviously not protected me,” wrote Janine Latus’s youngest sister, Amy, in a note she taped to the underside of her desk in 2002. The note was found after Amy disappeared during the same spring when Janine left her own marriage–escaped, she would say–due to feelings of being “afraid, controlled, inadequate, and trapped.” A journalist by training, Janine turned her skills in investigation and analysis to the question of how she and her sister, “two seemingly well-adjusted, successful women,” ended up in relationships with men who regularly assaulted and denigrated them physically, emotionally, and psychologically. The result was If I Am Missing or Dead: A Sister’s Story of Love, Murder, and LIberation, published by Simon & Schuster in 2007. On the momentum of the book’s success, Latus launched a crusade to take her insights wherever they might be useful–to college campuses, civic and advocacy organizations, and training sessions with organizations such as the U.S. Department of Defense and Major League Baseball.
Information provided by Dr. Lana Whited and Ms. Janine Latus.

Pet-a-Puppet: Past, Present and Future
2026-04-01 11:30 - 12:30 | Schoolfield Hall, Wiley Drive, Ferrum, VA, VA, 24088, United States
The campus community and the public are invited to attend Pet-a-Puppet: Past, Present and Future on April 1 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. It will be held outside Schoolfield Hall (weather permitting) as part of the Inquiring Minds discussion series. Attendees will be able to view and manipulate a variety of puppets created and collected by Assistant Professor of Theatre Arts Rebecca Crocker and her students, as well as discussing upcoming opportunities to build and perform puppets.

Click here for more photos of puppets on campus.
Click here for Cardinal News article by Lindsey Hull on making of the puppets and 2023 production of Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas.
Click here to read about Crocker’s upcoming summer fellowship to develop a new puppetry project.
Photograph from Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas in 2025 courtesy of Dr. Bob Pohlad.
Photograph from Pet-a-Puppet 2025 by Dr. Tina Hanlon.

Fast Track Visit Day
2026-04-03 09:00 - 12:00 | Admissions, Spillman-Daniels House, Ferrum, 24088, United States
Do everything in a day – come in for your Fast Track visit!
Schedule one day to come in and get your application done, your financial aid finished, and everything else checked off the list. You’ll get your entire admission process completed in just a single day.
Register Now.

Oldtime Dance and Flatfoot Contest
2026-04-03 19:00 - 21:30 | The Rex Stephenson Theatre – Schoolfield Hall, 215 Ferrum Mountain Rd, Ferrum, VA, 24088-2611, United States
Lots of folks remember dances in the lower level of Schoolfield Hall years ago, and the legendary local oldtime group Twin Creeks Stringband is ready to do it up right on April 3. Come join us in the Rex Stephenson Theatre on the campus at Ferrum College for an evening of hot tunes and flatfoot dancing!
This event scheduled in January has been postponed until April 3. So you have more time to practice your dance moves!
Hosted by Appalachian Music at Ferrum College
All are welcome. The Rex Stephenson Theatre is in the lower level of Schoolfield Hall, accessible by elevator or stairs from the ground-level entrance on the side of the building facing the main campus.
$7 for adults
FREE for kids under 12 and for Ferrum College students, staff, and faculty
No extra charge to enter the contest!

Global Conflict and Human Consequence: A Talk with Kenneth R. Rosen
2026-04-07 11:30 - 12:30 | Panthers Den
Join us at Ferrum College on Tuesday, April 7, for a thought-provoking and timely talk by award-winning journalist and author Kenneth R. Rosen, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Panthers Den at Franklin Hall. This engaging event will cover key issues in political science, journalism, geopolitics, and Arctic affairs, and is free and open to everyone. Rosen’s talk will also be live-streamed on the Ferrum College Facebook page.
Rosen is an internationally recognized narrative journalist whose work focuses on the human impact of global conflict and geopolitical changes. A recipient of the Kurt Schork Award and the Bayeux-Calvados Award for War
Correspondents—and a two-time finalist for the Livingston Award—his reporting has taken him across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.
Rosen’s work has appeared in major publications such as “The New Yorker,” “The New York Times,” “The Atlantic,” and “WIRED.” He is the author of three books, including his latest, “Polar War: Submarines, Spies, and the Struggle for Power in a Melting Arctic,” which examines rising tensions and global power struggles in the Arctic.
Rosen divides his time between Western Massachusetts and Northern Italy with his wife and their three children.

Ferrum College Lacrosse Alumni Gathering
2026-04-11 11:30 - 15:00 | W.B. Adams Stadium, State Route 602, Ferrum, VA, 24088, United States
Ferrum College Women’s Lacrosse invites alumni, families, and supporters back to campus for our Women’s Lacrosse Alumni & Family Event!

Saturday, April 11, 2026
W.B. Adams Stadium
Check-in: 11:30–11:45 a.m.
Event Begins: 12:00 p.m.

Reconnect with former teammates, meet our current Panthers, and celebrate the program’s continued growth. Food and beverages will be provided!
We can’t wait to see you back in the Black and Gold!
Click here to register!

Spring Football Alumni Gathering & Game
2026-04-11 12:00 - 18:00 | W.B. Adams Stadium, State Route 602, Ferrum, VA, 24088, United States
Ferrum Football invites alumni and supporters back to campus for the Spring Game on Saturday, April 11, at W.B. Adams Stadium. Check-in and registration begin at 12:00 p.m. at the Hank Norton Center. The alumni gathering will begin at 1:00 p.m. in the Big Green Room, followed by the Black Hat Walk on Bassett Field at 3:00 p.m., and the Spring Game in Adams Stadium at 4:00 p.m. The event will bring former players together to reconnect with teammates, celebrate the proud tradition of Ferrum Football, and cheer on the next generation of Black Hats as they take the field.
The Football program will also present its prestigious Big Green Award for the 2025 season, honoring the player who best exemplifies the toughness, leadership, and commitment that define Ferrum Football.
Enjoy a tailgating atmosphere with food, beverages, and fellowship with fellow members of the Black Hat Brotherhood.
Parking will be behind the stadium. The tent with food and beverages will be behind the stadium, near the parking lot.
Click here to register.

Pixels and Pages: Senior Art Exhibit by Mattie Green
2026-04-16 16:30 - 18:00 | Stanley Library, 150 Wiley Drive, Ferrum, 24088, United States
Pixels and Pages is multimedia storytelling exhibition that examines both the magic and the macabre found in the forests of Appalachia. Through a blend of photography, poetry, memoir, and digital design, Mattie Green explores the fragility and determination of life nestled in the mountains. The exhibition will be opened with a reception in the E. Taylor Greer Art Gallery, in Stanley Library at Ferrum College, on April 16, 2026, 4:30-6:00 p.m. All are welcome to attend for free.
In her art, Green is drawn to the way nature coexists with the often unnoticed and abandoned traces of humanity. She enjoys searching for the unseen and highlighting that in her work. Rain, rust, insects, and forests are commonly showcased, and an undercurrent of transformation and renewal frequently makes an appearance.

Mattie Green is an Appalachian artist and multi-disciplinary creative currently living in Rocky Mount, Virginia. As a self-proclaimed “Jill of All Skills,” she thrives on learning new tools and approaches to solve complex problems from every angle. You can find samples of her work @GreenfinchMedia on Facebook and Instagram.
Mattie will graduate on May 2 with her B.S. in Marketing and her B.A. in Graphic Design at Ferrum College. On campus, she serves as editor-in-chief for Chrysalis Literary and Arts Magazine, and president of the Art & Media Club. Additionally, she is a member of Sigma Tau Delta (International English Honor Society) and the National Society of Leadership and Success.
After the opening reception on April 16, the exhibit can be viewed until May 1 during the following hours:
Monday – Thursday: 7:45 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Friday: 7:45 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday: 3 – 11 p.m.

Science Poster Presentations
2026-04-17 11:30 - 12:30 | Garber Hall, Wiley Drive, Ferrum, VA, 24977, United States
Science 398 students will present their posters on Friday, April 17 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Garber Hall 100. Topics include study of wildlife on campus, medical research, effects of supplements on athletic performance, and more.
Two students in Honors 215 will also present their projects on scientific methods of analyzing historic works of art at the American National Gallery of Art and the Hermitage in Russia.
All are welcome to attend.
Photo from fall 2025 poster presentations.

Academic Awards Ceremony
2026-04-17 16:00 | Vaughn Chapel, 80 Wiley Dr., Ferrum, United States
The Ferrum College community will gather to celebrate academic excellence and achievement during the annual Academic Awards Ceremony beginning at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, April 17, in Vaughn Chapel.
This special event recognizes the outstanding accomplishments of Ferrum College students, faculty, and staff across a range of areas, including academic achievement, leadership, service, and campus engagement. The ceremony reflects the spirit of Ferrum’s guiding motto, “Not Self, But Others,” and highlights the dedication, scholarship, and contributions that strengthen the College community.
Students, faculty, staff, and guests are invited to attend as the College honors those who exemplify excellence both in and beyond the classroom.

Black & Gold Open House
2026-04-18
We’re thrilled to invite you to Ferrum College for our Black & Gold Open House – a special event designed just for prospective students! Spend the day exploring campus, meeting faculty and students, taking a guided tour, and learning what life at Ferrum is all about. You’ll even have the opportunity to apply and receive an admission decision on the spot. Plus, enjoy a complimentary lunch in our award-winning dining hall. For more information about attending, email admissions@ferrum.edu or call 540-365-2121. Click here to register.

Titmus Agricultural Center Plant Sale
2026-04-18 10:00 - 2026-04-26 14:00 | Titmus Agricutural Center, 270 Ferrum School Road, Ferrum, VA, 24088, United States
Titmus Agricultural Center Plant Sale
Mark your calendars for April 18 & 19 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm and April 25 & 26 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Join us at the Titmus Agricultural Center barn (370 Ferrum School Road, Ferrum, VA) for our annual plant sale. Our students are growing more varieties than in years past. Look forward to houseplants and tropicals, succulents, petunias, sunpatiens, geraniums, citronella, begonias, ferns, celosia, marigolds, coleus, polk-a-dot plants, perennial herbs, tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, melons, and much much more. If you are needing plants for your yard or garden, you do not want to miss this!
Please bring boxes to carry your plants home.
Cash, checks, and cards will be accepted this year.
All proceeds support the Ferrum College Horticulture Program. Thank you for your support!
Go to the Facebook event page for photos of plants as they grow.

Baseball Alumni Gathering & Doubleheader
2026-04-18 10:30 - 16:30 | Panther Field, 584 Ferrum Mountain Rd, Ferrum, VA, 24088, United States
Ferrum Baseball alumni and supporters are invited back to campus for a Ferrum Baseball Alumni Tailgate on Saturday, April 18, at Panther Field. Registration and check-in begin at 10:30 a.m., with the tailgate starting at 11:00 a.m., as the Panthers host Emmanuel University Lions baseball in a Conference Carolinas doubleheader at 12:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Hosted by Ferrum Baseball alumnus Doug Haegen, the event will bring former players together to reconnect, share stories, and celebrate the brotherhood of Ferrum Baseball. Food and beverages will be provided, with music from DJ Shock (Kenny Hanks), and plenty of opportunities to enjoy fellowship with former teammates and coaches while supporting the program’s future.
Click here to register.

Spring Fling 2026
2026-04-18 11:00 - 14:00 | Franklin Hall quad, Ferrum College, Ferrum, VA, United States
What: Don’t miss one of the biggest events of the semester for the college community at Ferrum College. Spring Fling Festival is happening on Saturday, April 18, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Franklin Hall quad will be filled with music from DJ Hammer, great food, inflatables, and a full lineup of clubs and organizations bringing the energy all afternoon.
The Social Work Club will be participating in the “Kindness in Chalk” initiative, where students and community members can write motivational & encouraging words/statements to promote kindness and advocate for self-love on campus. The club will provide the chalk, and people can write whatever their heart desires on the sidewalk to promote kindness, send positive messages, and provide a welcoming environment.

With lunch provided by Metz Culinary Management, Kona Ice, giveaways, and something for everyone, it’s the perfect chance to take a break, connect with the community, and make the most of this beautiful weather together.

When & Where:
Saturday, April 18, 2026
11 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Franklin Hall Quad

Beyond Graduation: Alumni Journeys & Networking
2026-04-22 11:30 - 12:30 | Stanley Library, 150 Wiley Drive, Ferrum, 24088, United States
Members of the Alumni Board of Directors (ABOD) will gather at Inquiring Minds to discuss alumni engagement, staying connected after graduation, and their professional stories about the journey from college majors to current careers.
The speakers will include Brooke Gill ’05 , former theatre major, Alumni Board of Directors President; Scotty Bryan ’97, former student-athlete, ABOD Recruitment Committee Chair; and Corretta Patterson ’97, Director of Alumni and Family Relations.
Inquiring Minds offers lively, informal presentations and activities on various interesting topics for the entire community. Stanley Library at Ferrum College presents the series on most Wednesdays during the academic year, in the LEaP Studio on the library’s main floor during the campus’s community hour from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Mountain Magic: An Evening of Music and Storytelling
2026-04-22 19:00 - 20:30 | The Rex Stephenson Theatre – Schoolfield Hall, 215 Ferrum Mountain Rd, Ferrum, VA, 24088-2611, United States
Come on out to the Rex Stephenson Theatre for an intimate evening of music and storytelling. Orchestra Appalachia will kick off the evening with their eclectic mix of old-time, bluegrass, and gospel, followed by a program of Appalachian ballads and tales from Germany, South Africa, Polynesia, Ireland and more. This event features student performers from Performing Arts 230: Storytelling in the Oral Tradition, and Music 137: Appalachian Vocal Styles, taught by Emily Blankenship-Tucker.
The program is free and open to the public, in the Rex Stephenson Theatre (lower level of Schoolfield Hall), on April 22 at 7 p.m.

Click here for more information about programs in Music and Theatre: Professional Stage Performance.
Interested in hearing more Appalachian music at Ferrum College? The Crooked Road Monday music jam occurs every Monday of the year from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Currently being held in Grousbeck Hall, it will move to the pavilion at the Blue Ridge Institute and Farm Museum on Rt. 40 on April 27, whenever weather permits. Anyone is welcome to come at any time during the jam to play an instrument, sing, dance, or just listen and enjoy. Follow Appalachian Music at Ferrum College in Facebook for updates and many photos.

Chrysalis Reveal
2026-04-23 19:00 - 20:30 | Blue Ridge Mountain Room, 215 Ferrum Mountain Road, Ferrum, VA, 24088, United States
The magazine staff will reveal the Spring 2026 issue of Chrysalis Literary and Arts Magazine, and contributors will read from their works and discuss their submissions. Contest winners will be announced, and refreshments will be served! Everyone is welcome.
The editor-in-chief is senior Mattie Green.
The advisor is Dr. Katherine Grimes.
Click here to read past issues of Chrysalis.

Photo of contributors from fall 2025 Chrysalis reveal
Photo below by Mattie Green from a past issue.

Blue Ridge BBQ Cook Off and 11th Moonshine Heritage Car Show
2026-04-25 10:00 - 17:00 | Blue Ridge Institute and Museum, 20 Museum Dr., Ferrum, VA, 24088
The 3rd annual Blue Ridge BBQ Cook Off for backyard cooks will take place at the 1800 farm museum along with live music, moonshine tastings by Five Mile Mountain Distillery, Living Proof & Scuffle Hill Brewing beer garden, wineries, food, vendors, plus—an even bigger children’s area!
Henry Lee Law of “Moonshiners” fame will be in attendance. The 11th annual Moonshine Heritage Car Show will be held right across the road on the beautiful campus of Ferrum College. Vehicles that were used, or would have been used for hauling liquor, will be on display. This thoroughly authentic car show is FREE and open to the public! Many thanks to the Outlaw-cruisers Car Club for helping to coordinate this unique event.
Click here to register for exhibiting in the car show.
Registration is now closed for entering your cooking in the BBQ cook off.
Click here to read more about it.
Follow the Facebook event page to see updates and photos.

Das ist das Ende: A Senior Music Recital by Sarah Gallagher
2026-04-30 17:00 - 18:00 | The Sale Theatre – Schoolfield Hall, 215 Ferrum Mountain Rd, Ferrum, Virginia, 24088-2611
Senior Sarah Gallagher will present Das ist das Ende, her final recital before graduating with a major in Music Performance. Please join us in the Sale Theatre on the third floor of Schoolfield Hall on Thursday, April 30 at 5 p.m.
Sarah will present an eclectic program of voice, piano, and percussion performance drawn from art song, musical theatre, Baroque melodies, classic rock, and original composition.
This performance is free and open to the public.

Commencement and Baccalaureate Spring 2026
2026-05-01 - 2026-05-02 | Ferrum College
Commencement weekend May 1-2, 2026

Click here for information about commencement plans and ceremonies.
Click here for article about commencement speaker Dr. Belle S. Wheelan.

Fast Track Visit Day
2026-05-01 09:00 - 12:00 | Admissions, Spillman-Daniels House, Ferrum, 24088, United States
Do everything in a day—come in for your Fast Track visit!
Schedule one day to come in and get your application done, your financial aid application finished, and everything else checked off the list. You’ll get your entire admission process completed in just a single day.
Register Now

Monday Music Jam
2026-05-04 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-05-25 19:00 - 20:30 | Blue Ridge Institute and Museum, 20 Museum Dr., Ferrum, VA, 24088
The Monday Music Jam at Ferrum College is a free weekly event on The Crooked Road: Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail. Every Monday of the year at 7:00, anyone can join in for an evening of authentic old-time and bluegrass music. You can play instruments, sing, dance, or just listen and enjoy.
Arrive any time between 7 p.m. and 8:30. Chairs are available for everyone and if you have mobility issues, or you’re carrying a big instrument, you can pull up right to the door. When the weather allows, the jam will move from the Blue Ridge Institute’s museum lobby to the Leo Scott Pavilion at the farm museum right across the road (Rt. 40).

Regional Alumni Tour
2026-05-09 17:30 - 21:00
The Panthers Are Coming to Richmond!

Join Us Friday, May 8, 2026! You’re invited to a special Ferrum College Alumni Engagement Event at President Mirta Martin’s home in Midlothian, VA, as part of our 2026 Regional Alumni Tour.
Event Details:
Friday, May 8, 2026
Ferrum College President Mirta Martin’s home (3910 Reeds Landing Circle, Midlothian, VA, 23113)
Check-in/Registration: 5:30 p.m.
Conversations With the President/Wine & Cheese Reception: 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Meet & Greet at O’Toole’s Restaurant in Midlothian (13919 Midlothian Tpke, Midlothian, VA 23114): 7:30 to 9:00 p.m.
Click here to register.

Hotels Near O’Toole’s Restaurant, Midlothian at 13919 Midlothian Turnpike, Richmond, VA:
Hampton Inn Richmond-Midlothian Turnpike, 800 Research Rd, Richmond, VA 23236, (804) 897-2800
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Richmond – Midlothian, 1021 Koger Center Boulevard, Richmond, Virginia, 23235, (804) 379-3800
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Richmond-Midlothian, 1301 Huguenot Rd, Midlothian, VA 23113, (804) 302-0195
Holiday Inn Express Richmond E – Midlothian Turnpike by IHG, 8710 Midlothian Tpke, North
Chesterfield, VA 23235, (804) 320-8900
Hotels Near 3910 Reeds Landing Circle, Midlothian, VA, 23113-1385:
Holiday Inn & Suites: Richmond – West End, 8008 West Broad St, Richmond, Virginia, 23294, (877) 666-3243
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Richmond West at I-64, VA, 8010 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23294, (804) 755-6605
Wingate by Wyndham Richmond Short Pump, 13991 N Gayton Rd, Richmond, VA 23233, (804) 381-0028
Best Western Plus Governor’s Inn, 9826 Midlothian Tpke, North Chesterfield, VA 23235, (804) 323-0007

Monday Music Jam
2026-05-11 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-05-18 19:00 - 20:30 | Blue Ridge Institute and Museum, 20 Museum Dr., Ferrum, VA, 24088
The Monday Music Jam at Ferrum College is a free weekly event on The Crooked Road: Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail. Every Monday of the year at 7:00, anyone can join in for an evening of authentic old-time and bluegrass music. You can play instruments, sing, dance, or just listen and enjoy.
Arrive any time between 7 p.m. and 8:30. Chairs are available for everyone and if you have mobility issues, or you’re carrying a big instrument, you can pull up right to the door, or near the pavilion. When the weather allows, the jam moves from the Blue Ridge Institute’s museum lobby (or sometimes indoors in Grousbeck Hall) to the Leo Scott Pavilion at the farm museum right across the road (Rt. 40).
See the Facebook page Appalachian Music at Ferrum College for more photos.

Black & Gold Open House
2026-05-15 | Admissions, Spillman-Daniels House, Ferrum, 24088, United States
We’re thrilled to invite you to Ferrum College for our Black & Gold Open House—a special event designed just for prospective students! Spend the day exploring campus, meeting faculty and students, taking a guided tour, and learning what life at Ferrum is all about. You’ll even have the opportunity to apply and receive an admission decision on the spot. Plus, enjoy a complimentary lunch in our award-winning dining hall. For more information about attending, email admissions@ferrum.edu or call 540-365-2121. Click here to register.

Fast Track Visit Day
2026-05-15 09:00 - 12:00 | Admissions, Spillman-Daniels House, Ferrum, 24088, United States
Do everything in a day — come in for your Fast Track visit!
Schedule one day to come in and get your application done, your financial aid application finished, and everything else checked off the list. You’ll get your entire admission process completed in just a single day.
Register Now
*Taking place during the Black & Gold Open House.

Camp Fincastle Living History Day at the 1800 Farm Museum
2026-05-16 10:00 - 16:00 | Blue Ridge Institute and Museum, 20 Museum Dr., Ferrum, VA, 24088
Fincastle Company will have a FREE living history display at the Blue Ridge Farm Museum of Ferrum College on May 16.
Fincastle Company is a group of dedicated living historians who portray both military and civilian roles during the American War of Independence. They conduct extensive research and documentation on all the clothing and equipment used in order to be as accurate for the period as possible. The group performs living history displays at various historical sites throughout the mid-Atlantic region.
All are invited to come by for an immersive interactive experience and see what life was like in 18th-century Virginia! And, our 1800 living history farm will be open for tours!

Blue Ridge Farm Museum Open on Saturdays
2026-05-30 10:00 - 2026-09-05 16:00 | Blue Ridge Institute and Museum, 20 Museum Dr., Ferrum, VA, 24088
Immerse your senses in 1800 rural Blue Ridge life at the Blue Ridge Institute and Museum’s Blue Ridge Farm Museum, a re-created Virginia-German farmstead. Join our costumed interpreters in a host of household and farm chores, including preparing meals over the open hearth, driving oxen, blacksmithing, and tending heirloom gardens and historic breeds of animals.
The living history farm on Rt. 40 in Ferrum is open every Saturday until Sept. 5, 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Group Tours are available by reservation April through November.
Click HERE for more information.
See the Blue Ridge Institute and Museum – BRIM in social media for more photos and updates.
