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 …
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 …
News2016 Danville StoryCorps – Eddy Parham & Liz Whittaker
Eddy Parham (51) is interviewed by his coworker, Liz Whittaker (67) about his journey into homesteading and sustainable farming. Produced by the Health Collaborative and History United from interviews recorded …
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 – Tammy Carter & Jillian Mickens
Tammy Carter (57) interviews her daughter, Jillian Mickens (32), about her life as an organic farmer. Produced in 2016 by the Health Collaborative and History United from interviews recorded by …
NewsTranscript: Ben Rippe Oral History
History United: Memory Initiative Interview with Ben Rippe (BR) Interviewer: Evelyn Riley (ER) Friday October 25, 2014 at 2:45PM at Rippe’s Apparel, Furs, and Shoes, Danville, VA ER: My first …
News2014 Danville StoryCorps – Justin Ferrell & Ina Dixon
Justin Ferrell (26) and Ina Dixon (26) talk about their work at the Danville Regional Foundation and how they want to contribute in making Danville a better place to live. …
News2014 Danville StoryCorps – Lee Vogler & James Buckner
Friends and colleagues Lee Vogler (27) and James Buckner (36) have a conversation about their experience living in Danville and being the youngest city councilmen in Danville history. Produced by …
News2014 Danville StoryCorps – Jacqueline & Bill Bell
Jacqueline Bell (64) talks with her husband William Bell (64) about becoming doctors, the different cities they have lived in, and their three adopted children. Produced by History United from …
