Went to college near there and it was amazing to see and hear the stories and traditions behind Franklin County and moonshine. It is some top tier shine
I just watched a show HomeTowns on public tv❤ What a great show you made. You are truly a blessing to us in Virginia. Keep up the great work. God Bless you.
"Franklin County moonshine gets you off like sunshine. Man there's only one kind, Franklin County moonshine." Amazingly Wilkes County, NC was once called the Moonshine Capital.
Fascinating story. I live right here in Richmond, am 59, and I did not know that history. I would love to hear you do a story on Smith Mountain Lake, and any stories on Lynchburg.
also from rva blue ridge magazine this summer had an article about a franklin county moonshine family written by local whose entire family for generations were shiners i had some friends who went to ferrum college had some shine stories rva times paper had a lengthy article some of the old timers in the documentary like a year ago my dad was good friends with hank norton ferrum football coach guys i knew were his players oooh coach in bed with the shiners but dad didnt think so
Thank you for providing yet another fascinating story - as always, video, narration, and musical selections blend to make an easy to watch and to understand production. I found myself wondering if there is another community in the United States where such massive involvement in "illegal" activity by the citizenry has occurred (Las Vegas?). I remember sitting in a class during my counselor training and hearing the instructor claim that the Volstead Act is one of the best examples of "the law of unintended consequences." Everything from the rise of organized crime in the US to the birth of NASCAR. I guess! Nicely done, Josh!
I attended Ferrum Junior College, (about 10 miles south of Rocky Mount), back in 1960-62, and it didn't take long to learn about all the shine made down there. While I never saw an operating still, (and I think that was a good thing), I did see one directly across the street from the school buried well back from the road a couple of days after the Feds raided the place, and I will say, it was quite an operation that got ruined. Late at night one could hear the roar of cars running the roads, and it was believed they running hooch. New to the area, we wanted to make a purchase, and one of the students, (who's father leased out some land for the making of shine), said to be careful who you buy it from as some folks would add things to "give it body" which could make you deathly ill. We bought from his dad.
i had friends who played ball for hank norton a friend of my dads early 80s one of the players brought some shine to the room they nipped a bit but i just stayed with the beast haha milwaukees best
My daughter's cousin (her mother's side) made liquor in Franklin County most all his life and never got caught until the age of 80, when he agreed to come out of retirement to make one more batch of brandy for a local official. Smelled like a setup to me!
Around Here “ Carrol County Va “ in polite company , it’s Colloquially referred to as Corn Squeezins.. Have a sip .. it’s mighty pleasing… old time cough medicine is to dissolve cinnamon red hots in a full Mason Jar
i had a friend from giles county he called it corn squeezins he wasnt a shiner but 80s that area had a pretty big business going he would say a guy my brother went to school with from.montgomery county was caught hauling shine one time
Love hearing from everyone in the comments! Any moonshine fans out there?
Went to college near there and it was amazing to see and hear the stories and traditions behind Franklin County and moonshine. It is some top tier shine
My hometown....and my family history! My grandfather was a moonshiner in Endicott, Va.
I just watched a show HomeTowns on public tv❤
What a great show you made.
You are truly a blessing to us in Virginia.
Keep up the great work.
God Bless you.
Another great story Josh! Love the history of Appalachia. Thanks again for your work.
Born and raised in Franklin County, Virginia!! Daddy made and ran liquor when I was a baby to make ends meet. A lot of people did. 😂
I am a local resident; you have no idea how much cooking liquor still goes on ... Great story, btw.
"Franklin County moonshine gets you off like sunshine. Man there's only one kind, Franklin County moonshine."
Amazingly Wilkes County, NC was once called the Moonshine Capital.
So interesting. I'm glad Franklin County owns their past and tells the story. As always, great job! 👏
Another awesome story! Imo a lot of families would have starved had. It not been for moonshiners ❤
You should tell the story of the fake cemetery with dozens of stills hidden under it.
Another amazing story and video. i look forward to every one of them.
Another interesting & informative vlog, I love hearing about the history of old towns…long live the “moonshine”🫙…cheers to ya! 🤙🏼
This is good content, lived in Henry for a while and loved hearing about the history
Great video. Thank you.
good vid dood!!!!
Awesome work as always Brother! 🫡
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My home town
Great video, always enjoy your content. Natural Bridge has a great history as well. The bridge itself once owned by George Washington.
Fascinating story. I live right here in Richmond, am 59, and I did not know that history. I would love to hear you do a story on Smith Mountain Lake, and any stories on Lynchburg.
Great suggestions! Thanks for watching!!
also from rva blue ridge magazine this summer had an article about a franklin county moonshine family written by local whose entire family for generations were shiners i had some friends who went to ferrum college had some shine stories rva times paper had a lengthy article some of the old timers in the documentary like a year ago my dad was good friends with hank norton ferrum football coach guys i knew were his players oooh coach in bed with the shiners but dad didnt think so
Thank you for providing yet another fascinating story - as always, video, narration, and musical selections blend to make an easy to watch and to understand production. I found myself wondering if there is another community in the United States where such massive involvement in "illegal" activity by the citizenry has occurred (Las Vegas?). I remember sitting in a class during my counselor training and hearing the instructor claim that the Volstead Act is one of the best examples of "the law of unintended consequences." Everything from the rise of organized crime in the US to the birth of NASCAR. I guess! Nicely done, Josh!
Thanks!
Hey thank you for this, it's really much appreciated!!
I attended Ferrum Junior College, (about 10 miles south of Rocky Mount), back in 1960-62, and it didn't take long to learn about all the shine made down there. While I never saw an operating still, (and I think that was a good thing), I did see one directly across the street from the school buried well back from the road a couple of days after the Feds raided the place, and I will say, it was quite an operation that got ruined.
Late at night one could hear the roar of cars running the roads, and it was believed they running hooch. New to the area, we wanted to make a purchase, and one of the students, (who's father leased out some land for the making of shine), said to be careful who you buy it from as some folks would add things to "give it body" which could make you deathly ill. We bought from his dad.
i had friends who played ball for hank norton a friend of my dads early 80s one of the players brought some shine to the room they nipped a bit but i just stayed with the beast haha milwaukees best
Went to Ferrum College also and I was introduced into the world really quickly
Great story! I love my hometown ! I never was a moonshine drinker. It was way too strong for my taste. Lol
This is the America i love
In a NC County, I always heard the Sheriff's election was not about Law & Order, but whose stills would continue to run.
William patrick Canaday my kin runs deep here
Good stuff
Family moved their lives to that area in 1631. They got here as indentured servitude . 😊
My daughter's cousin (her mother's side) made liquor in Franklin County most all his life and never got caught until the age of 80, when he agreed to come out of retirement to make one more batch of brandy for a local official. Smelled like a setup to me!
Around Here “ Carrol County Va “ in polite company , it’s Colloquially referred to as Corn Squeezins.. Have a sip .. it’s mighty pleasing… old time cough medicine is to dissolve cinnamon red hots in a full Mason Jar
i had a friend from giles county he called it corn squeezins he wasnt a shiner but 80s that area had a pretty big business going he would say a guy my brother went to school with from.montgomery county was caught hauling shine one time
My grandmother dissolved rock candy in shine for cough syrup. Mason jars in the basement….
My office was in Rocky Mount. Only went there 2 to 3 times a year because I worked out of my house
Olds Cool is awesome shop
During the Depression, my grandfather made moonshine. If he hadn’t, the family would have starved. They lived in a hollar outside of Elkton.
Haha, I used to live in Lynchburg and listened to WROV, broadcasting from the moonshine capital of the country 😂
My dad said it was either moonshine or coal mine, jobs were hard to find.
Grow Big or Grow Home
The best licker is made in Avery County nc
If you want real history, look into the Whiskey Rebellion in Western PA.
Whatever, PA trash