Dillwyn is a part of the Buckingham region/metro area of Virginia known for its Horsepen State Wildlife Management Area and Appomattox-Buckingham State Forest. Major attractions include Bear Creek Lake State Park and Holliday Lake State Park. Each year in the summer season there is the Heart of Virginia Festival. Among the biggest companies in Dillwyn are Dillwyn Computer Works and Yarn Barn. The biggest schools here are Dillwyn Primary School and Ellis School. One of the best places to visit when you are in Dillwyn is the Robert Russa Moton Museum. Famous persons from Dillwyn include Christopher Lawson and Dr. Carter G. Woodson,.