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Our Vision

The village that is Fincastle today will continue to be a distinctive and culturally significant community that balances an abiding respect for its history with the needs of 21st century Botetourt County. In the midst of new residential development, Historic Fincastle, Inc., will participate in the development and success of programs to preserve and conserve the spirit of Fincastle, its historic streets and buildings, and its natural setting in a vibrant local economy. Fincastle will remain the center of an eclectic, working community that embraces new people and new ideas–a pleasing, educational place that makes visitors glad they came and anxious to return to an old town with a progressive spirit. 

Upcoming Events:

Well, this is a RAIN or SHINE event! The location of some of the events has been changed:

MAIN MUSIC STAGE – This will now be located inside the Family Life Center of the Fincastle United Methodist Church on Church Street. The Henry Downing Group is scheduled for 9:15, Buddy and the Blackjacks will play at 10:45, Trey Saunders will take the stage at 12:15, and Easy Pickin’ will close out the day at 2:15.

MIKE LEE AND HIS “FABULOUS” STUDENTS – will move inside St. Mark’s Episcopal Church starting at 9:30 or so. The performers include: Alexis Chocklette, Avery Saunders, Austin Myers, Kaeli Berry, Ruby Boblette, Kim Bennette and Barb Crawford, and of course, Mike Lee.

THE PETTING ZOO WILL NOT BE AT THE FESTIVAL THIS YEAR.

THE FINCASTLE COMPANY OF THE 18TH CENTURY INTERPRETERS will be in the Library along with the BOOK SALE.

THE VA250 MOBILE MUSEUM will be open all day. This is a great opportunity to learn how Virginia, as well as Botetourt County, had an influence on the making of the United States.

Come and enjoy your day!

Saturday, September 27, 2025 (9 am – 4pm) HISTORIC FINCASTLE FESTIVAL:  Petting Zoo, Local Crafters, Food Trucks, Music around Town, Blacksmith, Touch-a-Truck, VA250 Mobile Museum, Artists, Fincastle Company 18th Century Encampment, Fincastle Library Book Sale, and much more!

Click on Fall Festival Link under the EVENTS tab to learn about this year’s festival. Craft/Food Vendors Applications are located there, and Quilt Show Entry Forms can also be accessed from the Fall Festival Link under the EVENTS tab.

The week of September 26 – September 27, the VA250 MOBILE MUSEUM will be on display for visitors to “take a trip into History of the Revolutionay War era.

Click on VA250 Mobile Museum under the EVENTS tab to learn about the visiting hours of the Mobile Museum.

Friday and Saturday, October 24, 25 – HAUNTED HISTORY: A FINCASTLE GHOST TOUR – sponsored by Botetourt Historical Society, Inc and Historic Fincastle, Inc

Click on Ghost Walk under the EVENTS tab to learn about this year’s Walking Tour. Cost, times of tours and how to purchase tickets will be under the tab also. Tickets are now on sale on line at: Haunted History: A Fincastle Ghost Tour Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite

About The Dorothy Simmons Kessler Collection

Over the course of her lifetime Dottie Kessler researched and collected a large volume of information about Fincastle history and culture.  When her family carried out her request that her historic archives be given to Historic Fincastle, Inc. it was with the understanding that HFI preserve, archive, display and distribute her notes, writings and photographs of the town and county in a manner that honors her love for her town and county.  The members of the Archives Committee were determined to be good stewards of this treasure trove of Fincastle information.

The HFI Archives Committee has worked tirelessly scanning, transcribing and uploading numerous documents and images from Fincastle’s past.  The searchable collection is now fully accessible online through PastPerfect, a web-based cataloging system used by history museums.  Below is an image of the main page.  You may access the collection/database by visiting hisfin.pastperfectonline.com.  Clicking on this link  or the image below will open a new browser window.