Join me for the next Mountain Roots Explores episode! This one takes me to Franklin County, Virginia—a place where history is distilled as much as it is remembered. Home of the Great Moonshine Conspiracy, it is known as the "Moonshine Capital of the World". This region nestled in the Blue Ridge foothills has a storied past that blends resilience, rebellion, and legendary spirits. You can also watch the full 4KHD episode on my YouTube channel, here: https://youtu.be/ddnvmdppY_k Visit Franklin Cou

A hidden moonshine still in the hills of Franklin County, Virginia. As I researched the history of this area, I came across countless stories describing Franklin County as the “Moonshine” because of the staggering amount of illegal moonshine produced here during Prohibition. So it didn’t surprise me to learn that this house, like many others in the area, once had a still tucked away in the woods where they made hooch. | The Forgotten South

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