NewsVoices of the Dan River
Voices of the Dan River mini-documentary features oral histories with local Caswell County, NC residents Hosanna Blanchard, Joe Graves, Elizabeth Lassiter, Earl Richmond, and Vanessa “Twinkle” Richmond-Graves. Their stories explore …
NewsTales Told Out of School
As part of the Dan River History Harvest program in 2015, the Pittsylvania County Public Library initiated Tales Told Out of School, an effort to collect and archive items and …
NewsDan River History Harvest Program
History United’s Dan River History Harvest program collects local stories throughout the region of Caswell County, North Carolina, Danville, Virginia and Pittsylvania County, Virginia. Weaving these stories together, the Dan …
ResourceLocal History in the Classroom
A beginning guide for Dan River Region teachers and historical organizations including curriculum samples, a directory of local organizations and online resources to bring local history into Dan River classrooms.
NewsRoots of Segregation in Virginia: A Community Conversation with Ed Ayers
On June 9, 2017 History United hosted a community event exploring Virginia’s history of segregation, disfranchisement, and resistance from emancipation into the early 20th century. The talk took place at …
News2016 Danville StoryCorps – Lisa Tuite & Susan Morley
Lisa Tuite (55) and her friend Susan Morley (66) discuss recipes that have been passed down through their families. Produced by the Health Collaborative and History United from interviews recorded …
News2016 Danville StoryCorps – Ellen White & Stuart Smith
Ellen White (84) is interviewed by her grandson, Stuart Smith (31) about growing up in Danville, VA and the family she has built. Produced by the Health Collaborative and History …
News2016 Danville StoryCorps – Nick Sapounakes and Bill Kirios
Nick Sapounakes (57) interviews his uncle, Bill Kirios (86), about his life in Danville and the Schoolfield Lunch restaurant he ran. Produced by the Health Collaborative and History United from …
News2016 Danville StoryCorps – Joe & Sue Graves
Joseph B. Graves (67) talks to his wife, Sue Graves (63), about their southern, food traditions, their family, and the 44 years they’ve been together. Produced by the Health Collaborative …
News2016 Danville StoryCorps – Alice & Paul Robinson
Alice Robinson (76) and her husband, Paul Robinson (75), talk about the outreach ministry work they do in Caswell County, NC. Produced by the Health Collaborative and History United from …
News2016 Danville StoryCorps – William & Betty Guerrant
William Guerrant (55) interviews his mother, Betty Guerrant (73), about growing up on a farm, the foods she ate, and her life now. Produced by the Health Collaborative and History …
News2016 Danville StoryCorps – Kenneth Colby & Kathy Colby
Kenneth Colby (66) interviews his wife, Kathy Colby (61), about growing up in Danville, VA, and the food she likes to make. Produced by the Health Collaborative and History United …
