The first part of this year’s been a busy one, both for the Danville Historical Society and the city itself. As we roll through the first week of May, there’s a lot to talk about. Some things we can share now and others will be coming in next week’s edition…

While it was officially formed in 1766 from portions of Halifax, Pittsylvania County’s history started long before that. Part of the society’s mission is to draw attention to pieces of that history still standing, structures and locations where you can visit. Pittsylvania gets its name from William Pitt, the Earl…

Throughout the year, members of the Pittsylvania Historical Society work on a number of projects. Want to help? Scroll down to the bottom of this story to find out how to get in touch. As with many of our pages, just bookmark this one and come back from time to…

By now, you’ve seen our name and several stories on our website. But what is the Pittsylvania Historical Society? What do we do? Let’s go through a couple quick questions to flesh that out. Question 1: What Do We Do? The Pittsylvania Historical Society exists to preserve and share the…

Every year, the Pittsylvania Historical Society hosts a number of events. The goal here is to bring people face to face with their history, to celebrate proud moments and also bring to light some things people don’t know about. Now that COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted, we’ll have several in-person…

The first four months of 2022 have been busy. We’ve got a lot to share in this update, highlighting everything from an old newspaper to an 1860s blood feud. But first, let’s start things off with a meeting. Dixon Speaks At Quarterly Meeting Elsabe Dixon, Director of the Danville Museum…

The largest county in the Commonwealth of Virginia, Pittsylvania was established in 1767. It was named in honor of William Pitt, the Earl of Chatham, in recognition of his support of the American colonies during the Stamp Act crisis. …

DANVILLE, VA- It started with a call. A local resident reached out a few weeks ago, wanting to donate some of their newspapers to the Historical Society. Then more people got in touch, looking to contribute some items. Each piece has its own story to tell. First off, let’s talk…

Number of the Day: 19 Head down to 750 Main St. in Danville and you’ll find the site where James E. Schoolfield’s house once stood. It was at this spot on Dec. 19, 1904 that Schoolfield held a meeting to organize the Young Women’s Christian Association of Danville. A SHARP…