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.
ResourceLeadership in the 1963 Danville Civil Rights Movement – Upper Elementary Curriculum
This unit for upper elementary students is anchored by a field trip to The 1963 Danville Civil Rights Movement exhibit. Through this series of learning experiences, students will engage with …
ResourceLeadership in the 1963 Danville Civil Rights Movement – Middle School Curriculum
This unit for middle school students taking United States History: 1865 to the Present (VA) or North Carolina and the United States: Creation and Development of the State and Nation …
ResourceLeadership in the 1963 Danville Civil Rights Movement – High School Curriculum
This unit for high school students taking Virginia and United States History (VA) or American History II (NC) is anchored by a field trip to The 1963 Danville Civil Rights …
NewsIn Loving Memory of Emma Edmunds
Emma Edmunds, History United’s beloved project historian, passed away on February 9, 2020. Born in Richmond in 1946, Emma was a tireless historian and researcher who was devoted to compiling …
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 …
News2014 Danville StoryCorps – Larry Campbell & Lawrence Campbell, Sr
Son, Lawrence Campbell Jr. (63) interviews his father, Lawrence Campbell Sr. (84) about his involvement in the Civil Rights Movement in Danville. Produced by History United from interviews recorded by …
NewsTranscript: Kelvin Perry Oral History
History United: Memory Initiative Interview with Kelvin Perry (KP) Interviewer: Evelyn Riley (ER) Monday, November 25th at 9:30AM at First State Bank, Danville, VA ER: So I’m just going to …
NewsDouglas Davis Oral History
Douglas Davis highlights the importance of community and talks about growing up in a family of ten children in Liberty Hill of Danville, Virginia. Watch the video to hear him …
NewsTranscript: Douglas Davis Oral History
History United: Memory Initiative Interview with Douglass Davis (DD) Interviewer: Evelyn Riley (ER), Amelia Grabowski (AG), Kathryn Bennett (KB) Friday July 12, 2013 at 10:300AM at Greater United Apostolic Church, …
NewsDoris Wilson Oral History
Danville resident Doris Wilson was a history teacher at Langston High School, a school for African Americans. She started teaching at George Washington High School when the school was integrated. …
NewsTranscript: Doris Wilson Oral History
History United: Memory Initiative Interview with Doris Wilson (DW) Interviewers: Amelia Grabowski (AG), Evelyn Riley (ER), and Kathryn Bennett (KB) Wednesday June 26, 2013 at 6:00 pm at Loyal Baptist …
