Danville Historical Society

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The Danville Historical Society protects, preserves, and promotes our history to inspire curiosity, learning, and inclusivity. We also want to hear your story.

Need some help researching a family tree? Looking for the exact location of Luna Lake? Trying to remember the name of the store on the corner of Cabell and Lynn? We can help with that.

10/23/2026

A special thank you to Caesars Virginia, our Poster Sponsor, for supporting the Danville Historical Society’s 53rd Annual Holiday Tour: Gilded Grandeur!

We’re grateful for your generosity and support in helping us bring this annual tradition to our community. Sponsors like you help make it possible to continue celebrating and sharing Danville’s rich history!

Interested in becoming a sponsor? We’d love to have you join us! Help make this year’s Holiday Tour a success while supporting local history and preservation.

Get in touch with us to learn more about sponsorship opportunities: https://danvillehistory.org/contact/

10/21/2026

Step back in time for a wonderful day of history, beautiful homes, and holiday cheer!

Join the Danville Historical Society for the 53rd Annual Holiday Tour: Gilded Grandeur as we explore some of Danville’s stunning historic landmarks and beautifully restored homes.

Event Details:
📅 Saturday, December 12, 2026
⏰ 11 AM – 5 PM
📍 Historic North Theatre

Start your day at the Historic North Theatre to pick up your tour program and tickets. From there, you're free to explore the featured locations in any order and enjoy the tour at your own pace!

🎟️ Get your advance tickets today: https://givebutter.com/53rd-holiday-tour-2026

We look forward to celebrating this holiday tradition with you!

10/20/2026

Are you a local business looking for a way to give back to our community? Then we'd love to have you join us!

The Danville Historical Society is looking for sponsors for our 53rd Annual Holiday Tour: Gilded Grandeur!

We have Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze sponsorship opportunities available, with benefits like program advertisements, digital recognition, and invitations to our exclusive After-Tour Party.

It's a great way to support Danville's history while getting your business involved in a beloved community tradition!

Learn more and get your tickets here: https://givebutter.com/53rd-holiday-tour-2026

09/26/2026

DHS will have a booth at Art on the Lawn tomorrow. Come see a small sampling of treasures from our collection. We will also be giving away past years’ holiday ornaments, jigsaw puzzles and some other merchandise to those who donate to our Raise the Roof Campaign. Hope to see you there!

30 years of art, music, and community!

Art on the Lawn returns September 26–27 for its 30th year at the Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History. Come enjoy a free weekend celebrating creativity, local talent, and the community we love.

Explore paintings, pottery, photography, jewelry, and more from local and regional artists. With live music, food vendors, and plenty to discover, there’s a little something for everyone.

We can’t wait to welcome you back to the lawn!

08/17/2026

The organization’s membership and community engagement stalled years ago; a handful of members are working to change that.

07/24/2026

The Danville Historical Society is looking for dedicated, skilled individuals to serve on our Board of Directors.

This is your opportunity to be part of something greater than yourself, and we would love to have you part of the team.

If you or anyone you know is looking to make a difference in our community, send your letter of interest to [email protected].

07/17/2026

Come on out for Hamilton: An American Musical (the movie) on July 22!

07/14/2026

Join us for a screening of the award-winning musical Hamilton at Caesars Virginia in honor of the 250th Anniversary of America! Doors will open at 5:30pm; show starts at 6pm Family-friendly snacks and popcorn will be available for purchase This screening is free and open to the public, no ticket req...

07/13/2026

07/07/2026

Danville and Pittsylvania County offer scenic farmers markets and historic mainstreet communities, traditional and one-of-a-kind museums, internationally recognized competitions and award-winning trails and waterways. Whether visitors come for family friendly excursions or decidedly more adult-ish n...

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Danville, VA

Telephone

+14347701386

Website

http://www.danvillehistory.org/

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