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PROGRESS in the Dan River Region

by Lee Vogler

During the last decade, leaders of the Dan River region took

steps to revamp its economy that had been built

around the declining industries of textile and tobacco. Those for a

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steps have begun to pay off in a big way, laying the foundation

very promising decade ahead.

Danville’s River District has been a

tremendous

success, with the repurposing of historic buildings into residential units and for locating, starting or growing businesses, including retail shops and services, restaurants and entertainment venues. In just a few years, the number of residents in the River District has grown from 200 to over 2,000. Recent projects from proven developers such as Ed

Walker, as well as the Alexander Company, show that the

momentum in the district is far from slowing.

The Dan River region is increasingly being heralded as a The local governments for Danville and Pittsylvania County

great place to live. Last year, Danville was one of only ten cities to receive the All-America City award. This

that is positioned to succeed in the 21st century. As of

is a reflection of the abundance of great parks found in the

now, there are 11 companies with eight different foreign

region, along with top-notch schools, some of which have

headquarters operating in Danville-Pittsylvania County.

consistently been ranked among the best in Virginia.

In 2019, Danville

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have worked together to create a diversified

economy

was recognized internationally

by the Financial Times as one of the Top 10 micro cities for

of revival for the region that its citizens

have fully embraced. The people of Danville are calling their

economic potential. Unemployment for the region fell to 4%,

home the #ComebackCity. It’s not hard to see why. That

the lowest it had been in 20 years, and major companies like

comeback isn’t exclusive to the city alone, however. This

Morgan Olsen have recently decided to call Danville home.

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entire region is experiencing

a renaissance.

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WELCOME TO OUR TOWN GROWTH

SCIENCE

Progress in the Dan River Region | 4

The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research | 26

COMMUNITY Danville | 10 Chatham | 12 Gretna | 14 Hurt | 15 Get Involved | 16 Libraries | 21 Spotlight | 22

ENTERTAINMENT THE LAUNCH PLACE | 29 LEARN Museums &

Art Galleries | 31 The Danville

Science Center | 32 LAUGH The Smokestack

Theatre Company | 34 LISTEN Where to Catch

Live Music | 36

The Danville Family YMCA | 38 A Breath of Fresh Air A guide to nature in Southside Virginia | 40

Finance Manager Cindy Yeatts cindy@showcasemagazine.

Contributing Photographers Captured Portraiture Danville Economic Development Dan Vaden Drew Wilson Jameel Rashad Austin Kelly Cunningham Lee Vogler Mariah Springs Photography Martinsville-Henry County Tourism Michelle Dalton Photography Pittsylvania County Tourism Town of South Boston

Director of Sales & Marketing Lee Vogler lee@showcasemagazine.com

Contributing Writers Corey Williams Lee Vogler

Creative Designer Kim Demont demontdesign@verizon.net Ad Designers Kim Demont, Paul Seiple

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Education Directory | 52 Danville Community College | 54 Averett University | 56

THINGS TO DO Area Attractions | 62

Town of Halifax | 68 South Boston | 70 Martinsville | 72

GENERAL INFORMATION General Information | 74 Transportation | 76 Top Employers | 78 Climate | 80 Sponsor Directory | 84 Area Maps | 86

Publisher Andrew Scott Brooks scott@showcasemagazine.com Content Editor Paul Seiple paul@showcasemagazine.com

EDUCATION

NEIGHBORS

WELLNESS

Published by Showcase Magazine and Andrew Brooks Media Group

Major Parks & Trails Danville | 41 Pittsylvania County | 44 Other Ways to Experience Nature in the Area | 46 Danville Parks & Recreation | 50

To Advertise in the Next Edition 434.709.7349

On the Cover: Jameel Rashad Austin and Shay Ayala Photo by Jameel Rashad Austin © 2021 Andrew Brooks Media Group

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DANVILLE Danville is an attractive location for start-up businesses as well as established companies due to the City’s desire to stay ahead of the technology curve.

Danville is the regional hub that connects many communities throughout Southern Virginia and Northern North Carolina.

This river city is a nature-lover’s dream.

Danville’s Riverwalk Trail offers a wide variety of healthy, outdoor activities including peaceful walks along the river and mountain biking at Angler’s Ridge. These biking trails were named the best in Virginia and top 25 in the world. There are many other parks with amenities such as tennis courts and baseball fields located throughout the city.

Danville has a “city” atmosphere with a comforting small-town

feel. Close relationships and a general caring for your neighbor’s well-being are just a few of the special traits Danville offers its residents. There is a “helping hand” philosophy that makes Danville a positive and

strong community.

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CHATHAM Chatham breathes a small-town life from a caring heart. With an

illustrious history and stunning architecture, the Town is the perfect landing for those looking for the

peaceful life.

“Stranger” isn’t a word spoken often in Chatham. The Town welcomes new residents as if they were long lost friends. Chatham is a social

community where residents go out of their way to make everyone feel at home.

Personal connections make up a good

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aura. Chatham hosts a population of approximately 1,300 residents yearround.

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GRETNA Community spirit thrives throughout Gretna. Revitalization for a Greater Gretna, a group of visionaries, is helping to reboot Gretna without sacrificing any of its great history. Upon entering Gretna, you are welcomed by a sign that reads, “Gretna — A Railroad Village.”

Rich in railroad history, Gretna was a link to the Lynchburg & Danville Railroad. In 1872, Jeremiah Talboot deeded a right-of-way to the Railroad, knowing the prosperity that would come to the Town via the railroad. Many trains passed through Gretna, which was then called Elba, including the Old 97, immortalized in the wreck of 1903.

Gretna embraces the roots upon which the town was founded while strengthening the community with goals of moving forward in the future.

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HURT Hurt is tucked away in the northern-most tip of Pittsylvania County.

This quiet town offers a rural setting with the conveniences of larger cities just minutes away.

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Hurt is close to an airport, several private schools, and has four colleges within thirty miles.

The Town has a lot to offer the youth of the area including an excellent public school system and the Altavista YMCA is not far away.

For those that love the outdoors, Hurt’s Wayside Park furnishes

recreational opportunities such as picnics and hiking. Hurt is also only a short drive from Smith Mountain Lake, a great place to escape for the weekend.

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GET INVOLVED Volunteering is an essential, and rewarding, component of a community, and it doesn’t have to be as time consuming as one might imagine. The Dan River region offers many opportunities for people to get involved in helping their community.

Some of the places you can get involved with are:

Dan River Nonprofit Network The Dan River Nonprofit Network delivers support to ensure nonprofit excellence. They believe that the Dan River Region’s nonprofits improve the health, self-sufficiency and quality of life of our community. They provide resources for existing nonprofits, as well as important information for those looking to get involved with those nonprofits. For more information, call 434-792-3700 ext. 226

Boys and Girls Clubs of the Danville Area The Boys and Girls Clubs of the Danville Area strive to inspire young people to realize their full potential as 16

productive, responsible, and caring individuals. Volunteers are always welcome. To get involved, call 434-792-6617.

Danville Area Humane Society Since 1984, DAHS has operated the animal shelter for the City of Danville.

The shelter averages receiving 3,000 animals, including all companion animals, livestock, and exotic pets.

A large group of volunteers offers enrichment activities for the shelter animals. To get involved, call 434-799-0893.

Danville Pittsylvania County Habitat for Humanity DPC Habitat for Humanity utilizes community resources to build affordable housing for low-income families.

Homes are constructed with thoughtful donations of labor, funds, and materials from the community. Since 1991, with the help of community volunteers, DPC Habitat for Humanity has helped over 50 families become homeowners. To get involved, call 434-793-3630.

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God’s Pit Crew

God’s Pit Crew delivers hope, h ealing, and restoration to hurting people in times of crisis. GPC serves approximately 175 non-profit agencies each year. Those agencies serve an additional 32,000+ local people per month. To get involved, call 434-836-4472.

God’s Storehouse

God’s Storehouse serves as a food pantry and provides education to help people make healthier food choices. More than a hundred local congregations, civic groups, schools, businesses, and individuals support God’s Storehouse. To get involved, call 434-793-3663.

The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army has an unwavering willingness to help those in times of trouble. Many times, when a home is overcome by fire or another disaster, people turn to the Salvation Army for assistance. To get involved, call 434-792-3963.

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The River District Danville, VA

SHOP

DINE

DISCOVER

LIVE

Angie's Hats and Boutique Chestnut Lane Commonwealth Silver Dan River Antiques Glitz and Glamour Jackie's Lizzy Lou Boutique Main Street Art Collective Revitalization Station Rippe's River District Artisans Sauce VA The Brick The Vintage Boutique Vintages by the Dan Head Up Eyes Forward

Angela's Creative Catering Ballad Brewing Cotton at Riverside Mill Dell'Anno's Pizza Kitchen Di'lishi Dry Fork Fruit Distillery Golden Leaf Bistro King Cropp Food Link's Coffee House Lynn Street Market Me's Burgers and Brews Mucho Taqueria Nana Karen's On Main The Garage

Danville Family YMCA Danville Science Center Grizzly's Hatchet House Main Street Plaza Mainline Trolley Mural Art River City Escapes Riverwalk Trail Ruby B. Archie Public Library Sculpture Trail The Carrington Pavilion The Farmer's Market Union Street Pocket Park Gallery at 536 Craghead

Amburn and Co. Salon and Spa Blush and Bashful Waxing Spa Commonwealth Pharmacy Cottontail Weddings and Events KG Graphics Photography by Lisa Pretty N Cute Pet Grooming River City Coworking River City Fitness Center River District Auto Spa Snipz Hair Studio Urban Fitness X-S Clothing Design and Alterations Zinc Total Salon

Call us HOME!

Modern residential spaces in the historic downtown.

Lynn Street Lofts, 500 Block lofts, River District Lofts, Smith Seeds Lofts, Ferrell Historic Lofts, Gentry Lofts, Knitting Mill Lofts, Burton Condominiums, Iron Bridge Lofts, The Crossing at the Dan, Pace on Main, Pemberton Lofts, 600 Craghead Lofts

For more information about what is happening in the River District download the River District App: Distrx. Or visit: www.riverdistrictassociation.com

208 N. Union St Danville, VA 434-791-0210

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LIBRARIES Danville Public Libraries The Ruby B. Archie Public Library Main Branch 511 Patton Street 434.799.24541

Pittsylvania County Public Libraries Main Branch 24 Military Drive, Chatham 434.432.3271

Gretna 207 A Coffey Street 434.656.2579

Mt. Hermon Library

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4058 Franklin Turnpike 434.835.0326

History Research Center and Library 340 Whitehead Street, Chatham 434.432.8931

Brosville 11948 Martinsville Highway 434.685.1285 Russell Carter, Director of the Danville Public Library

GET CONNECTED The main branch of the Danville Public Library offers a Genealogy Room with extensive resources and knowledgeable staff to assist family researchers.

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SPOTLIGHT Interview by Corey Williams

Meet Jameel and Shay, an incredible power couple who center their life around creativity, positivity, and most importantly each other. Jameel is a photographer, a videographer, a content creator, and a storyteller. Shay is a blogger, a writer, a model, and an energy worker. In this interview, the dynamic duo discusses their creative process, how Danville inspires them, and how they inspire each other.

Corey Williams: Tell us a little about yourself (where you’re from, what you do, etc.)?

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Jameel Austin: My name is Jameel Rashad Austin — I’m a lover of life, a photographer, a storyteller, and a poet.

I’m an all-around self-expressionist and content creator. I’m also a father, and I navigate this life with my best friend and life partner, Shay Ayala.

Shay Ayala: I wasn’t born here, but I’ve lived in Danville since I was 6 years old. So you could say my roots are native to this soil. I definitely consider it HOME. I am a creative in every sense of the word. I know that term has become overused, but it’s

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the best way I can describe what I do. I am a mother to a beautiful baby boy, the kite to a pretty handsome string (Jameel obviously!), and the founder of SolFlower, a community that focuses on the empowerment of women, helping people just like me to rewrite their HERstory, one page at a time and to provide the space to bloom like the sunflower from under the dirt we were buried in.

CW: What does creativity mean to you?

JA: Creativity is a gift. I look at it like a

radio frequency we all have access to. For some of us it’s our favorite station and we’re constantly tuned in.

For others, it’s just the chatter that’s bypassed as they look for their favorite tune. Creativity is a tool for selfexpression and soul connection. Great art brings people together because great artists invite people in to see them as their most vulnerable and authentic selves.

SA: Creativity to me is being a filter for every experience thrown your way; positive and negative and transforming it into something far more digestible. A lot of people think they lack creativity just because they aren’t creating masterpieces, but in my opinion everyone has creativity. What may not resonate with one person could be life altering for another.

CW: How did your creative journey begin?

JA: My journey began in elementary school. My first creative passion was poetry. I remember writing a piece called “StooperMan.” It was about a little boy who wanted to be a superhero when he grew up. When my teacher read it, she asked if she could submit it to a contest to be published. I ended up being a winner in that contest and had my first poem published. That experience proved to me that what I created mattered.

SA: I honestly can’t pinpoint when my journey began, but my earliest memory of creating is when I was about 3 years old. My mom had dedicated a wall in our house that I could draw, scribble and color on. My friends were getting in trouble for the same thing I was encouraged to do. Something as simple as that was very influential in my development as an artist.

CW: How did you know your creative

eye was evolving?

JA: I knew my eye was evolving when I’d drive, look out the window, and think, “Oooh, that’s a dope shot!” Or when I’d watch movies and be more interested in the composition of the shots than I was in the story line.

Photography has forever changed the way I see things. I’m much more observant and for that alone I am forever grateful.

SA: I knew my creative eye was evolving when I could just look at anything and find art in it. I’d try to point out faces and shapes I’d see in the sky, the trees, my food, and everyone around me would just be like, “What? I don’t see it.”

CW: How do you inspire each other?

JA: Shay inspires me by reminding me the sky isn’t the limit, it’s the view. She also gives me her honest feedback.

If she thinks something is great, she lets me know, and it makes me want to keep going. If she thinks something is less than what I’m capable of, she lets me know, and it motivates me to go harder.

SA: This question would have been a lot easier if you asked how do we not inspire each other. Where do I start?

Foremost, let me just start by saying to be a freaking mirror to this guy is insane! I’d never seen myself the way he and others viewed me until he came into my life and reminded me of how dope I am as an individual. Our union has been incredibly revealing.

Every day has been better than the last. Being able to grow with someone who not only knows your value and worth but affirms it at every opportunity he gets is such a blessing.

CW: What are some of your favorite collaborations you have done together?

JA: Currently, my favorite collaboration is our son Phoenix. He’s definitely something else. Besides that, I’d have to say our “HERstory In the Making” video project. For the past two years we’ve been celebrating women’s month by having conversations with different women and documenting them via video. It’s been an awesome experience.

SA: Of course, I’d have to start off with our very first photoshoot together. Although I was unaware at that moment, that day would change my life forever. The birth of our son, Phoenix, and our most recent collaborations with “HERstory In the Making” and “The Kite and String.” Honestly, everything we’ve collaborated on has been nothing short of transformational. I don’t even like doing anything alone anymore. I’m always trying to figure out how both of our brands can come together.

CW: Any future projects?

JA: We’ve got a few projects in mind.

The one that excites me the most involves traveling across the country and collecting stories as we go.

SA: Oh, most definitely. We literally have a pool of ideas that we collect and put them in “the pocket” for us to revisit in due time.

CW: Where can we follow you?

JA: You can follow me on IG: @ morethanaphotog, Clubhouse: @ morethanaphotog and my website is jameelrashadaustin.com SA: You can follow me personally @shayayala on Instagram and SolFlower @thesolflow on IG, Twitter and Facebook. You can also visit my blog www.TheSolFlower.com and get a front-row seat in my brain where I share all of my thoughts, unfiltered and totally transparent.

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Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR) is a beacon

broker

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for Southern Virginia. IALR

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serves all Virginia; however,

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opportunities focused on STEM

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of Martinsville and Danville.

U.S. EPA’s National Conference

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based entrepreneurship ecosystem” in the Dan River

foster an environment of entrepreneurship and innovation with the goal to build a

With this DRF investment, The Launch Place looks for investment opportunities and offers a

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There’s a lot going on at the

Danville Museum of Fine Arts & History presents

A Stitch in Time

A yarn bombing Fiber Art Exhibition July 4th - September 28, 2021

The Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History is proud to present WANDERLOVE: A Stitch in Time. This Large Community Art Engagement will be opening July 4th as a “Yarn Bombing” or “Fiber Installation” along the Riverwalk Trail in Danville’s River District. The final installation week is June 28 - July 3.

There is still time until June to participate - come be a part of this fun exhibition...sign up today!

For more information or to register, email the Museum at: info@danvillemuseum.org, or call 434-793-5644. Scan the QR Code and go to A Stitch in Time page on our website to sign up.

Sponsored by: the DMFAH, Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce, Danville Parks & Rec., the Dan River Basin Association, the River District Association, the Danville-Pittsylvania County Libraries, Sovah Health - Danville, and Goodwill Industries. This project is supported in part by the Virginia Commission for the Arts

Gallery Exhibitions 500 Gallery Block Galleries | Danville River District

Veronica Jackson: The Burden of Invisibility April 18 - May 23, 2021

Timothy Duffy: Blue Muse

June 1 - August 28, 2021

Smithsonian’s Museum on Main Street Traveling Exhibit

Crossroads: Change in Rural America

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LEARN Museums & Art Galleries Danville and Pittsylvania County are rich with history and art.

Below are a few places you can witness it first hand.

536 Gallery AAF Tank Museum Danville Museum of Fine Arts & History Danville Science Center Langhorne House Main Street Art Collective

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Reid Street Gallery Virginia Museum of Natural History (Martinsville)

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LEARN The Danville Science Center As a pillar of the River District in Danville, Virginia, the Danville Science Center has been open since 1995. Serving nearly 50,000 visitors a year the Science Center provides hands-on educational opportunities disguised through the lens of play!

The Science Center has been transforming their exhibits, and has recently opened, Crescent Crossing, a young learners gallery

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for children ages 0-5. Crescent Crossing was developed for the youngest visitors in mind,

and Garden, and throughout the

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year visitors can watch movies

appropriate fun.

in the Digital Dome Theater or experience any of the hands-on

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As a regional destination, the Danville Science Center can host birthday parties, group visits, or can be rented as an event venue.

Contact the Science Center for more details.

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LAUGH The Smokestack Theatre Company (STC) possess an abundantly talented staff, some with as much as 40 years of experience in the theater, and not one of them with less than twenty years of theatre under their belt.

STC’s seasons consists of improve shows, dinner theatre, and the annual “Ghosts and Gravestones” which is a spooky history lesson that takes place in Danville’s Grove Street Cemetery.

STC aspires to assist individuals in finding his or her place, not only in the theatre, but in this world. The group offers classes to those looking to express their creative outlet.

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LISTEN Where to catch

Buffalo Wild Wings

Homeplace Vineyards

Crema & Vine

Kickback Jack’s

Dell’Anno’s Pizza Kitchen

Mt. Valley Brewing

2 Witches Winery & Brewing Company

Frank’s Italian Restaurant

Taste of Soul

Ballad Brewing

Golden Leaf Bistro

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THE DANVILLE FAMILY YMCA The Danville Family YMCA centers on three core values— youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Whether you’re a fitness enthusiast or you’re looking for a place where your children can learn and play, the Y has something for everyone.

The Danville Family YMCA takes its role in the community seriously. It wants to be a difference in the community and has the tools to do it.

As we get older it is important to maintain an active lifestyle. The Y has programs to cater to retirees including senior walking classes, yoga, water aerobics and rehab, Silver Sneakers, and pickleball.

The Danville Family YMCA isn’t just a workout facility. It focuses on more than physical health and looks to strengthen ties within the community. Through volunteer programs, Y programs, and group exercise classes the Y strives to not only make your experience at the gym a more enjoyable one, but also to introduce you to other like-minded people to form friendships that may carry over outside of the gym.

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DID YOU KNOW? Since reopening during the pandemic last June, the Danville Family YMCA has been taking countless measures to ensure the safety and cleanliness of our facility, including 300 Staff hours per week spent cleaning. We have also moved to an appointment system for aquatics activities, and Group Exercise classes are safer than ever. We've also been providing kids a safe place for their virtual learning this school year.

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A guide to nature in Southside Virginia Southside Virginia isn’t lacking when it comes to opportunities for nature lovers. Danville offers over 680 acres of parks and trails, an abundance of athletic fields, playgrounds, picnic sites and shelters, many miles of mountain bike trails hiking trails, a skate park, a dog park, 2 disc-golf courses, a ropes course, a zip line, and a wide array options to experience the Dan River.

With the summer in full swing, we take a look the natural side of Southside.

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Perhaps one of the most accessible and fastest growing attractions Danville has to offer for nature enthusiasts is the Riverwalk Trail, which extends over 9 miles along the historic Dan River.

The multi-purpose greenway connects 4 parks to multiple businesses, public facilities, and the newly renovated River District. Home to an array of special events, foot races, and undisturbed wildlife, the trail sees over 150,000 people annually.

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The Riverwalk Trail plays an important part in the health, wellness, and social aspects of Danville. Many people use this trail as part of their everyday routine while many more travel from around the region to enjoy all it has to offer on the weekends.

The Trail is home to picnickers, parents with strollers, bicyclists, runners, walkers, dog lovers, and the list goes on. But, The Riverwalk isn’t the only outlet for outdoor activities in Danville.

On any given day, the playgrounds at Dan Daniel, Ballou Park, Pumpkin Creek, and Grove Park are bursting at the seams with families enjoying the open space. It shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone that Danville has been named a Playful City USA since 2007.

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MAJOR PARKS & TRAILS Danville Parks

Anglers Park: 381-acre park, with an extensive paved and unpaved trail system, picnic shelter, river access and a boat ramp.

Ballou Park: 107-acre park with indoor facilities, picnic sites and shelters, paved and unpaved trails, and an 18-hole disc golf course.

Dan Daniel Memorial Park: 180-acre waterfront park with athletic fields, paved and unpaved trails, picnic shelters, river access, Veterans’ Memorial, and the Danville Brave’s baseball stadium.

Evans Park: 107 acres that were donated to the city of Danville in order to one day create a new park for the city. Development for the future is already in the works.

Riverwalk Trail

The Riverwalk Trail: Nature takes center stage at Danville’s Riverwalk Trail. It lays alongside the Dan River, providing a beautiful, scenic atmosphere for those who use the trail as a source of exercise, mediation, or even a place to spend quality time with their family.

The preferred starting point of the trail is located at the Crossing of the Dan entrance in downtown Danville. Here you’ll get a glimpse of Danville’s storied past through the renovated architecture of the tobacco warehouses and the Amtrak Station located near the Danville Science Center. History comes to life as you cross a revived 1856 railroad bridge that overlooks the Dan River. Once across the bridge you have the option of going west or east. If you follow the trail to the left (west) you’ll reach a scenic view courtesy of Union Street Bridge. If you travel the eastern side of the trail, you’ll bear witness to nature in all its glory, including a variety of wildlife.

Parking for the Riverwalk Trail is Available at the Following Trailheads: Crossing at the Dan Dan Daniel Park Angler’s Park

Small Parks & Playgrounds

Abreu-Grogan Park: 3 acres with river access, a picnic site, and a boat house where one can rent canoes, kayaks, or paddle boards.

Camilla Williams Park: This 7-acre park

on Memorial Drive has pretty river views, fishing locations, playgrounds, and picnic shelters.

H.B. Moorefield Park: 8-acre park off of 58 west with a picnic site.

M.C. Martin Park: This 4-acre park is located across from Camilla-Williams Park. It possesses a picnic site.

Bark Park: This 3-acre park, adjacent to Coates Recreation Center, is the only area in the city where dogs are able to run about lease-free.

Doyle Thomas Park: This 4-acre neighborhood park, located on Green Street, has a basketball court, picnic site, and playground.

Grove Park: This 15-acre neighborhood park has a basketball court, picnic shelter, and playground.

Pumpkin Creek Park: 34 acres of mostly undeveloped land; however, this park has athletic fields, a basketball court, a picnic shelter, and a playground.

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Pittsylvania County Parks

The following parks are located at some of Pittsylvania County’s best schools. That being said, due to the location of the parks being on school property, the hours for public invitation are slightly different from that of any other public park in located in the vicinity of Danville. Each of the following parks are open to the public after 3pm during the scheduled school year; however, on weekends and during summer vacation, the parks are open to the public anytime during the day. Summer vacation is scheduled after Memorial Day, and before the middle of August.

Titan Park: Titan Park can be found behind Tunstall Middle School, located on Tunstall High Road in Dry Fork, VA. The park includes a running/ walking track, a playground, a picnic shelter, athletic fields, and restroom facilities. After seven laps, the track is equal to a mile long, making it a great place to go if one is seeking a good environment to exercise.

Titan park is family and pet friendly.

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Bulldogs, is the Brosville Walking Track. Six laps on this track equals a full mile. This track located in the Southern Virginia region, is family and pet friendly.

Wildcat Park: Located just behind Dan River Middle School on Kentuck Lane. Similar to Titan Park, Wildcat park contains a running/walking track, playground, picnic shelter, and restroom facilities. The track equals one mile after 8 laps are completed Hawk Park: Hawk Park is located just behind Gretna Middle School on Coffey Street. Hawk Park contains a running/ walking track, a playground, a picnic shelter, and restroom facilities. Hawk Park’s walking track equals a mile after a long 3.5 laps are completed.

Cavalier Park: Located at Chatham Middle School on US Highway 29 is Cavalier Park. Chatham Cavs enjoy the walking track, playground, and picnic shelter that are all implemented in Cavalier Park. On the park’s walking track, 8 laps are equal to one mile.

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Ringgold Trail

Ringgold Trail: Located in Ringgold, VA is the locally beloved Richmond and Danville Rail-Trail, also known as the “Ringgold Trail.” This trail’s 5.5 miles are each rich in nature and history.

The railroad routes, that are now trails, linked the confederate capital of Richmond with the Southside. Only Confederate president, Jefferson Davis, and the confederate army used this exact route when fleeing from Richmond nearing the end of the war.

In 2001, parts of the now trail system, once rail road system, were given to Norfolk Southern Railway system.

Currently, there are three trail heads all leading to some of Ringgold’s most beautiful hideaways. Those trailheads include: The Kerns Church Road trailhead, Ringgold Road trailhead, and the central trail head on Shawnee Road. These trails are very accessible for people of all ages and abilities.

With accommodations for those with wheelchairs, the trails are made to be enjoyed by all. There is a vintage, red caboose on the trail giving walkers a glimpse into the past.

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Mountain Biking The Angler’s Ridge Trail Association (formerly known as The Southern Virginia Mountain Bike Association) and Danville Parks and Recreation partnered to build one of the longest single-track mountain bike trails in the region. Clocking in at over 30 miles, Angler’s Ridge is a series of stacked-loop trails that offer something to all riders - from novice to pro. Skill level is taken into consideration when building trails. For beginners, the Riverside Drive trail is perfect. For more advanced riders, there are trails such as, Witchback with an 891-foot elevation change.

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A good quality of life is an important factor in choosing where to establish roots. In a 2015 study, the University of Minnesota determined that everyday access to nature approves the quality of life in older adults. If you’ve ever been on one of the trails and witnessed children playing, it’s a safe bet to say access to nature approves the quality in everyone.

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INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS THAT STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES AND IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE

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Danville Parks and Recreation also boasts over 2,000 recreation programs a year and services all ages from preschoolers to seniors. All-inclusive, the department also operates one of the few communitybased therapeutic programs in the state.

Many of the programs are free to the public and are accessible by all families in the region.

In 2018, Danville Parks and Recreation received for awards during the Virginia Parks and Recreation Society’s annual conference. Market Monster Mash, a Halloween event, won Best New Special Event. Rec Mobile, a program the included a van equipped for play, fitness, sports, and fitness visited two 50

sites daily, five days a week, during the spring and summer of 2017 won Best New Program. Dan River Twins, a collaborative effort with Parks and Rec, Danville Public Library, Danville Public Schools, Danville Regional Foundation, History United, and Dan River Basin Association won Best New Environmental Sustainability for producing a fictional book of two otters that highlights North American Wildlife and teaches children important environmental awareness. Thrive!

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From week-long summer camps to special events, Danville Parks and Recreation has the program or service you have been looking for to get you involved in our community.

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EDUCATION DIRECTORY EDUCATION

Private Schools

Higher Education

Excellence in academics and a balance of cultural and athletic opportunities are available in the region’s public schools. Secular and parochial private schools are also available for preschool students through high school. Adult and continuing education programs are offered by the public school systems.

• Abundant Life Academy: 434.799.8542 • Carlisle School: 276.632.7288 • Chatham Hall: 434.432.2941 • Epiphany Episcopal School: 434.792.4334 • Faith Christian Academy: 434.324.8276 • Hargrave Military Academy: 434.432.2481 • Heritage Academy: 434.432.8380 • Sacred Heart School: 434.793.2656 • Seventh Day Adventist Elementary: 434.822.0356 • Westover Christian Academy: 434.822.0800

• Averett University: 434.791.5600 • Danville Community College: 434.797.2222 • Institute for Advanced Learning & Research: 434.791.4161 • Virginia Technical Institute: 434.369.8200

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• Danville Public Schools: 434.799.6400 • Pittsylvania County Schools: 434.793.1624, 434.432.2761, 434.656.6248

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DANVILLE COMMUNITY COLLEGE • Small class sizes mean personalized attention • A beautiful campus located in the heart of the City of Danville • Participation in national workforce competitions makes DCC’s students stand out (Winning first place doesn’t hurt, either!)

• Affordable tuition with lots of scholarships and financial aid opportunities

• Community outreach programs make earning professional credentials a reality for more people every day • Award-winning, nationally recognized programs such as nursing, cybersecurity, and precision machining

colleges and universities through guaranteed admission agreements • Outreach and safety net programs to ensure success and equity for all of DCC’s students • Career-readiness training

• Nearly 100 dynamic programs of study in diverse, in-demand career fields

• Short-term programs with financial support opportunities via programs such as FastForward

• Access to more than 50 four-year

• Student Success Coaches support current students and help them stay on track

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• Modern amenities and state-of-theart training and facilities like the new welding building and precision machining equipment prepare students for real-world work situations using current technology

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• Designated by the United States National Security Agency and Department of Homeland Security as a Center of Academic Excellence for two-year institutions (CAE2Y) for DCC’s cyber security programs • One-door initiative places enrollment navigators at the front admissions desk to guide students from preregistration to graduation

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AVERETT UNIVERSITY Since 1859, Averett University has developed into a dynamic institution that serves students of all ages, preparing them to serve and lead as catalysts for positive change.

The University’s historic campus is embedded in Southern Virginia with several adult programs online. Averett enrolls a diverse student body, and boasts an alumni network that spans the globe.

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Averett ushered in the 2019-2020 academic year with a student body of more than 1,500 traditional-aged and adult students from 28 states and 22 countries. Averett offers degree programs in equestrian studies, aeronautics, nursing, biology, education, business, among many others, totaling more than 30 undergraduate majors, minors and special programs, as well as seven master’s programs. With five

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campuses in the region and online offerings, there is something for everyone at Averett.

In 2019, Averett launched its largest expansion into health sciences education in its history. The university recently welcomed its first cohort of graduate nursing students. The new Master of Science in nursing (MSN) program includes focuses for Family

more specific focus on the complex data needs of health care organizations.

The university boasts 16 NCAA Division III athletic teams competing in the USA South Conference. The home base for Averett Athletics is the university’s North Campus, which houses a multi-million dollar stadium and state-of-the-art athletic facilities. An estimated 60,650 spectators and guests visited North Campus in 2019 for home athletics competitions or for external events hosted in Averett’s facilities Averett students aren’t just performing in the classroom or on the field, but also in this community. The Center for Community Engagement and Career Competitiveness (CCECC) at Averett, the hub for community engagement, service-

learning and career competitiveness initiatives in the region, has led transformative impact on students and community partners in its first five years, and was granted a continuation award from the Danville Regional Foundation last fall to carry on its work with the region’s institutions of higher education, PreK-12 school systems, area non-profits and community members for another five years.

Averett welcomes community members to visit its campus, attend its Arts@ Averett events, check out its athletic contests, join in community service projects and become engaged on social media. Follow Averett on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and check the website frequently for all the latest news at averett.edu.

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Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and Emergency Nurse Practitioner (ENP), with Averett being one of only 12 schools in the country – and the only in Virginia and neighboring North Carolina – to offer ENP certification, providing advanced, specialized training that prepares nurses for some of the most highly-respected and well-paid nursing positions available.

The university is also developing an accelerated Bachelor of Science in nursing (ABSN) program in partnership with a regional health system in the Tidewater region of the Commonwealth.

In addition, Averett and the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) developed an exclusive Master of Science in applied healthcare data analytics degree. This program builds off of the master’s in applied data analytics program Averett launched in 2018, but with the guidance of VCOM, includes a

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Averett at a glance: • No. 15 in U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Regional Colleges in the South” • Ranked by Princeton Review as one of the “best in the Southeast” • Named a “College of Distinction” for seven consecutive years • Received the distinguished Carnegie Community Engagement Classification • 27,000+ alumni from all 50 states & 50+ countries • Students of all ages – on-ground, online & hybrid • 1,500+ students from 28 states and 22 countries • Averett = Access - Half of students are first-generation college students - Half are eligible for need-based federal grants - Large international enrollment

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• 16 NCAA Division III athletic teams - USA South Athletic Conference • 30+ undergraduate majors, minors & special programs, including signature programs in equestrian, aviation & nursing • 7 graduate degrees with multiple concentrations • Center for Community Engagement & Career Competitiveness provides hands-on job training, experiential learning & community engagement

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EARN MORE than just a degree Ranked No. 18 by U.S. News & World Report’s “2021 Best Regional Colleges in the South” Also recognized as best school for veterans and upward social mobility Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation Learning lab and entrepreneurial gateway for students; connections to the region’s economic environment; acceleration of entrepreneurial ecosystem in southern Va. On-Campus and Online Degree Options Earn your degree in a traditional classroom or through Averett Online Newest Academic Programs: • Master’s in Nursing with FNP and ENP focuses • Master’s in Applied Healthcare Data Analytics • Expanded Information Security offerings

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ANGLER’S RIDGE TRAIL ASSOCIATION 434.251.8177 The Angler’s Ridge Trail Association is composed of avid mountain-bike enthusiasts.

It organizes races for its members and for the public on the Angler’s Ridge Trail System.

The ATA also maintains and improves this challenging trail and continues to make this system the best it can be.

ALTILLO VINEYARDS & WINERY 434.324.4160 Altillo Vineyards and Winery (formerly named Altavista Vineyards and Winery) is a small family-run vineyard and winery that specializes in limited production of finely crafted wines. It is located four miles south of Altavista, VA, just 6.5 miles from US Hwy 29.

AMERICAN ARMORED FOUNDATION TANK MUSEUM 434.836.3532 Journey into the pages of military history at the most extensive international collection of tank and cavalry artifacts in the world.

Collection dates from 1509 to present. Exhibits of 100 tanks and artillery pieces, over 1200 uniforms, 1500 pieces of headgear, Sandbox Soldier exhibit, International Hall of Tank & Calvary Generals and much more is awaiting your visit. Learn and explore military history thru the eyes of the soldier. Prepare yourself for an adventure for both young and old alike.

BIRCH CREEK MOTORSPORTS PARK 434.836.7629 Birch Creek, located at 12725 Kentuck Road, Sutherlin, attracts bikers from around the 62

country. The Park has a 1.5 mile natural terrain AMA-sanctioned motocross track and an ATV TT National track with lights. The Park hosts many AMA-and ATVA-sanctioned events.

BIRTHPLACE OF LADY ASTOR 434.791.2256 • 434.799.0190 Viscountess Nancy Astor was born in Danville, May 19, 1879. She became the first woman to sit in British Parliament. Her sister, Irene, married artist Charles Dana Gibson and inspired the famous “Gibson Girl”. A historical marker is located at the corner of Broad and Main Streets. The Langhorne House is located at 117 Broad Street and is open on Saturdays from 2 - 5 p.m. Tours are also available by appointment.

CALLANDS CLERK’S OFFICE 434.432.9338 Small, but boasting the charm of Williams­ burg, is the restored Callands clerk’s office 11 miles west of Chatham. It was built around 1770 after Pittsylvania County was cut from Halifax County in 1767. Tours available with sufficient advance notice. Precious American Revolutionary history revolved around here.

A dispatch of 1775 describes a meeting in the Callands courthouse where they elected a Committee of Safety to line up against King George III. The annual Callands Festival (also called the Autumn Potpourri festival) is held here every year the first weekend of October.

CIVIL WAR SITES 434.793.4636 A self-guided driving tour brochure of 14 Civil War sites in the Danville area is available at the Danville Welcome Center The tour

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COOPER’S RADIO CONTROLLED RACE CENTER 434.724.7342 Indoor - dirt oval track radio controlled racing and hobby shop located at 4000 Sago Road, Chatham.

CASWELL COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS Yanceyville, NC • 336.694.4474 Founded in 1977 as a way to celebrate the Arts in Caswell County. It has successfully kept the arts alive through performing arts series and gallery programs.

THE CROSSING AT THE DAN 434.797.8961 The Crossing at the Dan, once the bustling Danville & Richmond Rail Yard, has been transformed into educational, entertainment, and recreational facilities. Visitors can shop for farm fresh produce at The Community

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Station (old train station), the museum is dedicated to increasing public awareness of our natural environment. The collection includes mounted animals, native birds, reptiles, amphibians and insects as well as Indian artifacts, fossils and minerals. The museum is open Tuesday thru Saturday from 9:30 to 5, Sunday from 11:30 to 5:00, and for group tours by reservations.

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Market, attend a concert at the Carrington Pavilion, play with interactive science exhibits at The Danville Science Center, attend some of the special events or walk/ bike along the Riverwalk Trail.

DANVILLE OTTERBOTS danvillebaseball21@gmail.com • 434.554.4487 The Danville Otterbots are a summer collegiate baseball team of the Appalachian League. They are located in Danville, Virginia, and play their home games at American Legion Field. Visit the Otterbots website for season information or to purchase tickets online.

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434.797.8961 Located at 629 Craghead Street. The market opens at 8:00 am. Visit the Market every Saturday, May through October. Find your favorite and locally grown fresh produce, baked goods, plants, farm products, and arts & crafts. For additional information contact the Market Manager.

THE DANVILLE CONCERT ASSOCIATION 434.792.9242 Enriching the lives of Danville-area residents for 64 years, The Danville Concert Association is proud of its legacy of musical excellence.

Every fall it offers affordable season tickets to a series of four or five classical music and dance performances.

DANVILLE PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS 434.822.6850 The place for Demolition Derbys, Truck and Tractor Pulls, Rodeos, and the DanvillePittsylvania County Fair! The fairgrounds and all of its events offer fun for all ages. Located on 2400 Cavalier Road, Ringgold, off route 62.

DANVILLE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 434.797.2666 The Danville Symphony includes talented musicians who share their music through several yearly free concerts.

DANVILLE WELCOME CENTER 434.793.4636 The Danville Welcome Center is conveniently located at 645 River Park Drive across from Dan Daniel Park just off the Danville Expressway. The design of the building, its furnishings, and the beautiful view receive compliments on a daily basis from visitors, who are treated as “guests.” The staff welcomes all and assists them with their travel or purchases from the well-stocked gift shop.

ESTELLE H. WOMACK NATURAL HISTORY COLLECTION 434.791.5160 Located at Danville Science Center Science

434.656.3377 Built in the mid 1900s,, the Gretna Little Theatre originally served as a movie theater before being converted into a grocery store.

Later a “Dime” store moved into the location.

In October 2006 the Gretna Little Theatre was reborn Today it meshes the illustrious history of the theater with a modern touch that makes an enjoyable movie experience for all.

GRIST MILLS, PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY 434.432.2172 During the 18th and 19th centuries, about 100 grist mills were built on Pittsylvania’s waterways. Today, three remain in operation and can be visited by the public.

GROVE STREET CEMETERY 434.793.4636 Danville’s oldest cemetery dating back to post-Revolutionary War days. A detailed brochure is available at the Danville Welcome Center.

THE LITTLE THEATRE OF DANVILLE 434.250.0506 The Little Theatre of Danville, Inc. has created theatrical magic in Southside Virginia since 1948. It has provided entertainment for audiences in the Southside Virginia/Piedmont North Carolina region with stage productions, audience-participation murder mysteries, comedy, drama, and musicals.

MARTINSVILLE SPEEDWAY 1.877.722.3849 A trip to the Martinsville Speedway is more than a race. It is an experience you will always remember. From the noise of the fans and the cars whirring around the track to the food vendors, souvenir stands, camping, and friendly locals, you will enjoy every moment of your visit to the track.

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434.793.SHOW (7469) Come see a top professional live show at the beautifully restored Historic North Theatre Performing Arts Center in Danville, VA. In 2005 this beautiful 1947 art deco, live/movie theatre underwent a complete $3.5 million restoration.

This charming venue seats 500 with a full balcony. In 2012 World Champion Illusionist Wayne Alan became the new owner and after additional renovations he reopened it on the 65th Anniversary of the original opening. The theatre hosts top celebrity touring concerts and shows, a number of other productions, festivals and special events, in addition to Mr. Alan’s theatre touring show. Meeting & special event facilities available.

THE HOMEPLACE VINEYARD 434.432.9463 The Homeplace farm has been a family operation for four generations, and we are proud of our heritage. The farm was originally purchased in 1912. Traditionally a tobacco farm, the first grapes were planted in March 2005 and currently grows approximately 5,600 vines on just over 9 acres. Logs were taken from several tobacco barns to construct a cabin as the tasting room. The cabin is located on the site of the original homeplace house, which was destroyed by fire in December, 1979.

THE NATIONAL CEMETERY Located on Lee Street, the National Cemetery is the final resting place for more than 1,300 Union soldiers. Most of these Civil War veterans died in one of the city’s six infamous prisoner-of-war camps, including Confederate Prison No. 6, which still stands in downtown

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THE NATIONAL TOBACCOTEXTILE MUSEUM The exhibit has a limited selection of items that were displayed at the museum in Danville. For the past 10 years the items have been in storage; in February 2013, the exhibit became a part of the Olde Dominion Agricultural Complex located on U.S. 29 north of Chatham. The museum is open 9 am-4 pm, Monday through Friday for self-guided tours.

OLDE DOMINION AGRICULTURAL COMPLEX Chatham, VA The Olde Dominion Agricultural Complex is a multipurpose facility. It’s mission, through the Olde Dominion Agricultural Foundation, is to promote and support local agriculture while offering a community based facility to educate and entertain. It is a venue for the Virginia Grown Farmers’ Market which features fresh products produced locally within Pittsylvania, Henry, Franklin, Bedford, Campbell, & Halifax counties throughout growing season. The James T. Emerson Education & Conference Center has a maximum capacity of 500 people which can be divided up into three classrooms which accommodate up to 150 people each.

The Complex features a 53,000 square foot covered arena that is perfectly suited to host a variety of activities from concerts, antique shows, rodeos, to livestock shows, equestrian events or cattle sales. And it currently houses a tobacco exhibit on loan for the The National Tobacco-Textile Museum.

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PIEDMONT ARTS ASSOCIATION Martinsville, VA • 276.632.3221 A part of the Martinsville-Henry County community since 1961, when Virginia Museum of Fine Arts encouraged the formation of a statewide network of local chapters, Piedmont Arts has been bringing visual arts, performing arts and arts education to Southern Virginia for over 50 years. Piedmont Arts’ galleries feature rotating exhibits of work by national and international artists.

The museum also hosts performing arts on and off site, including concerts, plays and lectures. Piedmont Arts’ mission is to facilitate ongoing enrichment of the lives of the people of Martinsville, Henry County and the surrounding area, through positive exposure, education and experiences in the visual and performing arts. Through these efforts, Piedmont Arts also contributes to the economic, educational and cultural vitality of our community.

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434.793.4636 Danville is home to one of the pre-eminent collections of Victorian and Edwardianera architecture in the Commonwealth.

Millionaire’s Row is a symbol of Danville’s, and the South’s, history. These mansions are typically not open for public tours; however, the Danville Welcome Center has a Victorian Walking Tour brochure, as well as The Secrets Inside brochure with information and contact numbers.

RIVERWALK TRAIL 434.793.4636 Giving people the chance to come out and enjoy nature, the Riverwalk Trail is a ninemile path that exposes you to some of the best views in Danville. The trail will take you through different parks, historic sites, and local businesses.

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PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY HISTORY RESEARCH CENTER AND LIBRARY 434.432.8931 The Center is located in the renovated 1918 Southern Railway Depot just off Depot Street in Chatham. In addition to preserving local veterans’ history, it is important to provide recognition of the contributions that a railroad presence had on the economic and social foundation of Chatham and Pittsylvania County. The station agent’s section contains a model train exhibit representing the 1874 rail line through the County. The Center is also a museum with temporary and permanent artifact exhibits, including clothing, tools, crafts, and photographs. The library provides computers for research as well as a state-of-the art microfilm reader/printer, printed resources, and databases.

PITTSYLVANIA CO. COURTHOUSE 434.432.2041 Built in 1853, this Greek Revival structure has been elegantly restored. The clerk’s office maintains records back to 1747 and provides in-depth genea-logical records. Open Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. until 5 p.m.

THE PRIZERY, SOUTH BOSTON VA 434.572.8339 The Prizery is an arts and cultural center located in a 38,000 square foot building that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as part of the South Boston Historic Tobacco Warehouse District, and is considered to be the most architecturally prominent and interesting of the 15 buildings in the 20 acre district. Renovation began in 2002, and the facility includes a welcome center, a performing arts theatre, an art gallery, classrooms and a large space for community functions. Today the Prizery plays host to performers from throughout the world in the 250-seat Chastain Theatre, exhibits art in the Robert F. Cage Art Gallery, provides venues for events and rentals, houses a Revolutionary War exhibit called the Crossing of the Dan, and makes a wide range of classes available - from music to art.

THE RICHMOND-MILES MUSEUM 336.694.4965 Located in the Graves-Florence-Gatewood house on Main Street in Yanceyville, North Carolina. The Museum was the home of the late Caswell artist, Maude Gatewood, and is now the headquarters for the Caswell County Historical Association.

434.770.1974 An easy 60-90 minute brisk walk takes you into the heart of Danville, Virginia’s Historic District. Your guide will tell stories about the buildings ... and the secrets within their walls. The tour begins on the back step of the Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History.

Reservations are required. There are no tours on major holidays.

SIMPSON FUNERAL MUSEUM 434.432.1085 The Museum serves as a historical resource to provide the public with a learning experience on the history of funeral service.

The location of the museum is the original site of the first funeral home in Chatham, Virginia, in the late 1800’s. Located at 16 South Main Street, Chatham.

SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE AND VISITORS CENTER AND DAM 540.985.2587 The visitor’s center at Smith Mountain is open to the public with a view overlooking the dam.

Exhibits tell the history of the dam and how power is generated at the unique two-lake complex. There is a picnic area located below the Smith Mountain Dam on Leesville Lake open to the public every day.

SOUNDS AROUND Danville, VA - Digital Audio Tours In the heart of Southern Virginia, Danville and Pittsylvania County are home to three great museums and a multitude of cultural opportunities. From historical landmarks to state-of-the-art research laboratories, there is something for everyone to learn and experience in the region. Stories abound, woven in and around the rich and varied history of the region. This menu of audio podcasts provides a glimpse of some of the highlights here.

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434.572.9200 The museum is operated for the collection, exhibition, and preservation of antiques, works of art, books, and physical items, which are historically significant to the past, present, and future heritage of Halifax County and Southside Virginia. It further performs and encourages research, publishes, exhibits, and preserves the results of such research.

434.793.0884 The Veterans Memorial is a beautiful tribute to all the Veterans who “did what they had to do.” It stands as a reminder for generations to come of all the brave men and women who gave of themselves to protect the freedom that we enjoy. Over 5500 Veterans are honored with an individual brick on the Memorial Walkway located in the Dan Daniel Park, River Point Drive, Danville. Open year-round, dawn to dusk.

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THE WHITE OAK MOUNTAIN MEADERY

434.572.4947 Dubbed “America’s Hometown Track” South Boston Speedway has been attracting drivers from across Virginia and the nation for 48 years. The history of South Boston Speedway is legendary as are the legions of drivers who have raced here. Racing begins in April and runs through early November. South Boston has produced a number of drivers who have gone on to find success in NASCAR’S national series.

TOMAHAWK MILL WINERY 434.432.1063 (appt) In 1888, a few miles from Chatham, Virginia, James Anderson opened his Tomahawk Creek grist mill to serve local farmers. One hundred years later, the mill was closed, and the first grapes were planted on the hill above the mill pond. The first Chardonnay vintage was produced in 1990.

TOWN OF CHATHAM WALKING TOUR 434.432.8153 Established as a town in 1777 during the American Revolution, Chatham features domestic Victorian and post-Victorian architecture.

Walking tour brochures available at the Town of Chatham or on the web site.

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888.264.6323 (appt) Small family-run meadery located on 340 East Store Lane, Chatham.

WRECK OF THE OLD 97 & OLD 97 MURAL 434.793.4636 On September 27, 1903, a Southern Express train crashed in Danville killing eleven persons and injuring six. The event inspired the famous ballad of the same name. Marker is located on U.S. 58 between Locust Lane and North Main Street at the train crash site. The Old 97 is depicted in Danville’s first historic mural which was completed in December 2005 by mural artist and illustrator Wes Hardin.

YATES TAVERN The only block-house standing in Pittsylvania County and possibly the state, Yates Tavern is located on U.S. 29 business about a fourth of a mile south of Gretna. It was built around 1750 and sheltered travelers in what was then a western wilderness. The Yates family came to Pittsylvania County earlier than 1767 when both John Yates and John Yates Jr. were listed among the first tithables. It is not clear which of the Yates family members built the tavern.

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At Family of Hands, we offer face-to-face and telehealth counseling services with a traumasensitive compassionate perspective.

Our practiced, gentle approach to therapy will help you find healing.

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SOUTH BOSTON Downtown South Boston is in the midst of a growth spurt. A combination of public and private investment—not any single person, business or project—has spurred a renaissance in downtown South Boston. The Town is showing signs of renewed vitality and has recently seen interest in new restaurants, specialty shops, and entertainment businesses.

The Prizery continues to be a gem of vital artistic and cultural contributions in downtown and the Downtown South Boston Farmers Market is a great gathering spot this time of year for juicy cantaloupes, fresh garden vegetables, and some of the finest produce that local vendors have to offer, as well as meats and baked goods.

A popular art project in downtown is a Fire Hydrant Walking Tour. Each fire hydrant has become a whimsical piece of public art as you learn about some of South Boston’s history, and the people behind it.

Downtown South Boston has become a hotspot for those seeking downtown living. New Brick Historic Lofts offers market-rate housing and preserves a piece of architectural tobacco heritage that is unique and authentic to South Boston. Destination Downtown South Boston was successful in saving and developing this structure. All 27 loft apartments stay full.

Imperial Lofts offers market-rate apartments, creative workspaces, and flexible storage

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MARTINSVILLE The Martinsville-Henry County Visitor Center celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2018. The

MHC Tourism Office has greeted tens of thousands of visitors, from every state in the U.S., as well as visitors from over 33 countries.

Nestled among the rolling foothills of Virginia’s Blue Ridge, Philpott Lake is a scenic wonderland. The lake covers 3,000 acres with 100 miles of shoreline. The lake has eight campgrounds, six beach areas, and nine boat launches. Every year hundreds of thousands of visitors enjoy boating, fishing, camping and hiking at Philpott.

The Smith River, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Southern Virginia, is less than a day’s drive from five major cities in Virginia and North Carolina. It’s the perfect oasis a day paddling, fishing, hiking or just admiring the beauty. Be on the lookout for music, festival, and events.

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GENERAL INFORMATION Animal Information

The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV): 866.368.5463 or 804.497.7100 Offices: 126 Sandy Court Suite C, Danville and 1301-H Main Street, Altavista

TELEVISION STATIONS: • WDBJ 7: 540.344.7000 • WSET 13: 434.797.9713 • WSLS 10: 540.981.9126 • River City TV: 434.773.8106

Garbage Collection • City of Danville: 434.799.5245 • Town of Chatham: 434.432.9515 • Town of Gretna: 434.656.6572 • Town of Hurt: 434.324.4411 • First Piedmont Corp: 434.432.0211

Emergency Services • Emergency Medical Services: 911 • Emergency Fire Department: 911

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• Dog Licenses—Danville: 434.799.5140 • Animal Control—Pittsylvania County: 434.432.7937 • Danville Area Humane Society: 434.799.0843 • Pittsylvania Pet Center: 434.433.2715

RADIO STATIONS: • Country Legends 105.9 FM: 434.799.1010 • Big Hits 102.5/1330 AM: 434.793.1330 • WAKG FM 103.3: 434.797.4290 • 1045 The Dan: 434.793.1045 • WDVA 1250 AM—Danville’s Christian Choice: 434.797.1250 • WKBY 1080 AM: 434.432.8108 • WMNA FM – Talk Radio: 434.432.4730

Building Codes/Permits City of Danville: 434.799.5263 Pittsylvania County: 434.432.7755

Communications and Media MAGAZINES: • Showcase Magazine (monthly): 434.709.7349 • Evince Magazine (monthly): 434.709.7349 • Come Visit Our Town (annual): 434.709.7349

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Services

Driver’s License/Auto Registration: A Virginia driver’s license is required after residence has been established.

A person must be 16 years and three months of age to obtain a Virginia driver’s license. To license an automobile in Virginia, a valid title of ownership must be established with the state and proof of sales and use tax furnished. Vehicles must be inspected annually.

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Medical Facilities

Danville and Pittsylvania County are home to world-class medical facilities that provide care for the region, and a variety of general practitioners and specialists.

• SOVAH Health • 434.799.2100 • Centra Medical Group • 434.857.3600 • Piedmont Access to Health Services 434.791.3630 • Pittsylvania-Danville Health Department 434.799.5190 | 434.432.7232

Rehabilitation Centers • Chatham Health and Rehabilitation Center • 434.432.0471 • Danville Orthopedic & Athletic Rehab 434.797.1504 • Danville Speech and Hearing Center 434.793.8255 • Gretna Health & Rehab Center 434.656.1206 • Piedmont Regional Feeding and Oral-Motor Clinic • 434.799.7732 • Piney Forest Health Care Center 434.799.1565 • Spectrum Medical • 434.793.4711 • Riverside Health Care Center 434.791.3800 Nursing Homes • Roman Eagle Memorial Home: 434.836.9510 • Stratford Healthcare Center: 434.799.4540 Assisted Living • Brookdale Senior Living: 434.205.0683 • Commonwealth Senior Living: 888.375.8997 • Emeritus of Danville Assisted Living: 434.791.3180

Police (Non-Emergencies)

• Danville Police Department: 434.799.5111 • Danville Sheriff’s Office: 434.799.5135 • Pittsylvania County Sheriff: 434.432.7800 • Chatham Police Department: 434.432.9515 • Gretna Police Department: 434.656.6123 • Hurt Police Department: 434.324.8511 • Virginia State Police: 800.553.3144

Utilities

Electrical Power: • City of Danville: 434.799.5155 • Appalachian Power a unit of American Electric Power: 800.956.4237 • Dominion Virginia Power: 888.667.3000 • Mecklenburg Electric: 434.656.1288 or 800.989.1289 • Southside Electric: 800.552.2118 Cable: • Comcast Cable: 888.266.2278 • Chatmoss Cablevision: 434.685.1521

Internet Services: • Comcast: 888.233.5638 • Gamewood Technology Group: 434.792.2253 or 877.799.4611 • GCR Online: 800.239.8670 • FairPoint Communications: 434.656.2291 • Mecklenburg Communications: 877.888.8290 • Verizon: 888.625.8111 Natural Gas: • City of Danville: 434.799.5280 • Columbia Gas of Virginia: 800.543.8911 Telephone Service: • CenturyLink: 866.3046820 • FairPoint Communications: 434.656.2291 • Verizon: 800.837.4966 – Residential Services 800.826.2355 – Business Services Water: • City of Danville: 434.799.5280 • Pittsylvania County Service Authority: 434.836.7135 • Town of Chatham: 434.432.9515 • Town of Gretna: 434.656.6572 • Town of Hurt: 434.324.4411

Voting

To vote in Virginia, a person must be 18-years-old and a resident of the Commonwealth. Voter registration is required 30 days prior to a general election.

VOTER REGISTRATION: • Danville: 434.799.6560 • Pittsylvania County: 434.432.7971

Resource List

• Better Business Bureau: 540.342.3455 • Community Foundation of the Dan River Region: 434.793.0884 • Dan River Business Development Center: 434.793.9100 • Danville Community Market: 434.797.8961 • Danville Economic Development Office: 434.793.1753 • Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce: 434.836.6990 • Danville Regional Foundation: 434.799.2176

• Danville Welcome Center: 434.793.4636 • Downtown Danville Association: 434.791.4470 • Longwood University SBDC: Dan River: 434.797.8482 • Pittsylvania County Economic Development: 434.432.1669 • Social Security Administration: 800.772.1213 • U.S. Postal Service Danville: 434.792.4576 Chatham: 434.432.4321 Gretna: 434.656.1830 Hurt: 434.324.4804 • Veterans Affairs: 800.827.1000

Recreation

Public Golf Courses: • Ringgold Golf Club: 434.822.8728 • Caswell Pines Golf Club: 910.694.2255 • Cedars Country Club: 434.656.9909 • Goodyear Golf Club: 434.797.1909 • Southern Hills Golf Course and Swim Club: 434.793.2582 Area Lakes • Buggs Island Lake: 50 miles east near Clarksville, Virginia • Philpott Lake: 45 miles west near Martinsville, Virginia • Elkhorn Lake: Sandy Beach, pool, slides, basketball, volleyball, camping.

800.680.5253 • Leesville Lake - 40 miles northwest (located in Pittsylvania, Campbell, and Bedford Counties) • Smith Mountain Lake 30 miles northwest (located in Pittsylvania, Franklin, and Bedford Counties) • Paradise Lake & Campground 434.836.2620, 866.836.2126 • Hyco Lake - 25 miles southeast near Roxboro, North Carolina

Employment

Employment Services: • Virginia Employment Commission 434.549.8220 • Job Postings: www.dpchamber.org/joblistings/all

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TRANSPORTATION • Bus Transportation— Danville: 434.799.5144 • Danville Regional Airport: 434.799.5110 • Danville Taxi: 434.793.5671

• Herndon Limousine Service: 434.792.1521 • Yellow Cab: 434.791.1666 • Uber: www.uber.com • Lyft: www.lyft.com

• Greyhound Bus Lines: 800.231.2222

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[general information] TOP EMPLOYERS Danville/Pittsylvania County’s largest employers: • Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company – 2300 • Pittsylvania County SchoolSystem – 1465 • SOVAH Health – 1300 • Danville Public Schools – 1289 • City of Danville – 1116 • Morgan-Olsen – 700 • Buitoni Food Company – 640 • Averett University – 500 • Wal-Mart – 474 • Pittsylvania County – 381 • Roman Eagle Memorial Home – 376 • Food Lion – 376 • Danville Community College – 368 • American National Bank – 351 • PRA Group – 350 • Unique Industries – 325 • Intertape Polymer Group – 280 • EBI – 269 • Danville Pittsylvania Community Services – 266 • Elkay Manufacturing – 247 • Essel Propack – 232 • Medical Facilities of America - Riverside Health & Rehabilitation – 208 • CIT – 200 78

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CLIMATE How’s the Weather in Danville?

Annual High Temperature: 69.9°F Annual Low Temperature: 45.9°F Average Temperature: 57.9°F

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SPONSOR DIRECTORY A1 Custom Window Tinting | 24

Hairston Insurance Agency | 85

Adult & Career Education Center | 55

Haymore and Holland | 81

American National Bank | 35

Holley & Gibson Realty Co. | 43

Averett University | 59

Institute for Advanced Learning & Research Technology | 27

Beacon Credit Union | 25 BG Trailer Rentals | 61 Blush and Bashful | 85 Captured Portraiture | 47 Carlisle School | 55 Carter Craig | 28 City of Danville, Office of Economic Development | 6

Satterfield Insurance Agency, Inc. | 82 Septic Safety | 82 Simpson Realty | 55 Solex Architecture | 61 Town of Chatham | 13

Main Street Art Collective | 82

Town of South Boston | 71

Medical Facilities of America | 18

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Michelle Dalton | 67 Middle Border Forward | 33 Movement Mortgage | 5 MVP Southgate | 60

Clement & Wheatley | 13

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Computer Bookkeeping and Tax Service | 43

Poole’s Plumbing | 71 PRA Group | 2

Danville Area Humane Society | 71 Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History | 30 Danville Regional Foundation | 87 Danville Toyota | 49 Danville Utilities | 9 DCC Education Foundation | 53 Debra Fugate | 83 Demont Design | 25 Dewberry | 49 Family of Hands | 69 First Piedmont Corp | 45 Gateway Health Alliance | 82

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River District Association | 19

Kings Grant | 73

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Crema & Vine | 37

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