Were You Part of a Family Business?

Share Your Story

Belle Hampton Legacy Center is collecting stories, photographs, and historical details from family businesses that helped shape Southwestern Virginia. We invite you to submit your business name, founding year, founder’s name, number of generations involved, family story, and historic or current photographs.

Businesses may include farms, stores, trades, restaurants, manufacturers, banks, professional services, and other enterprises that contributed to the life and economy of the region.

Your story may be preserved through exhibits, digital timelines, publications, educational programs, and community storytelling projects.

Sketch of the original pharmacy of Dr. Pepper in Rural Retreat, VA