Danville’s 1883 violence was a struggle over who could govern
The Main Street story connects a local confrontation with the destruction of a biracial political coalition.
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Schoolfield’s business story extended beyond the mill gates
A company village makes employment, housing and everyday commerce part of the same history.
At Poplar Forest, archaeology brings the plantation community into view
The retreat’s history includes the lives and labor of enslaved people whose homes were poorly recorded.
A Rosenwald school was built with more than a philanthropist’s money
Across Virginia, Black communities contributed land, labor, and resources to education under segregation.
What should Virginia’s preservation goals mean for Southside by 2027?
A planning outlook for making historic places useful, accessible, and honestly interpreted.
The next water plan should connect the whole watershed
Virginia’s 2029 regional planning deadline raises questions about demand, drought, and shared resources.
Gretna’s railroad beginnings are still legible on Main Street
Franklin Junction, Elba, and Gretna connect a commercial district to the rail lines that helped it grow.
Your library card can change tonight’s reading list
Pittsylvania’s digital collection includes magazines, audiobooks and Virginia authors. Start with the library’s own links.
PCS lists two September weekends for bus-driver training
The next sessions are September 12–13 and September 19–20. Prospective applicants should confirm the requirements before attending.
At White Oak Mountain, a walk can become a lesson in wildlife habitat
The public land southeast of Chatham offers woods, fields and ponds—with access rules worth checking before a first visit.
Before a cemetery cleanup, make a record and a plan
Pittsylvania families and volunteer groups can help preserve burial grounds by documenting conditions and getting sound conservation advice.
The museum’s story goes beyond the railroad
Tobacco, mining, transport and everyday work help explain the people behind the place.