Beverly is a resident of Henry County, Virginia. The county lies along Virginia's southern border and is about mid-way between Greensboro and Winston-Salem, North Carolina to the south and Roanoke, Virginia to the north. Local attractions include the Virginia Museum of Natural History, Philpott Lake, Piedmont Arts, Sugartree Motocross and the Walker Fine Arts Center. An energetic business community fosters the growth of industry and manufacturing concerns. Outdoor activities are numerous with trout fishing being one popular pastime along the Smith River. Buildings in the Uptown Historic District date to the late 1700s and history buffs abound. Thousands travel to the area several times each year to watch racing events at Martinsville Speedway where drivers have competed since 1948, the year NASCAR was founded.