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Danville and Pittsylvania County Arts and Culture Scene Rich in History
The arts scene in Danville and Pittsylvania County showcases the area's dedication to preserving history, from a renovated vintage theater to the Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History, to walking tours of some of the finest examples of Victorian architecture in Virginia.
Gretna TheatreThe Gretna Theatre 30 miles to the north of Danville has been restored to imbue a sense of nostalgia as it serves new generations of audience members. Gretna Theatre is open mostly on Friday‚... Read More »
Danville Museum of Arts and History Graces Impressive Sutherlin Mansion
Visual art and rich history unite at the Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History.
The museum is in the Sutherlin Mansion on Millionaires Row, an antebellum home that originally served as the residence of tobacco entrepreneur and former Danville mayor Major William T. Sutherlin. In 1865, the house became the temporary residence of Confederate President Jefferson Davis, where he penned his last official proclamation as president of the Confederacy, thus shaping Danville's legacy as the Last... Read More »
Gretna Theatre, North Theatre Renew Silver Screen Experience
Shh, the movie's starting once again at North Theatre and the Gretna Theatre.
For those who recall the flicker of old film reels on the screen‚ the North and Gretna theaters bring back memories. And for kids lining up to see the latest Disney movie‚ it’s all about creating new ones.
The North Theatre in Danville and the Gretna Theatre 30 miles to the north both have been restored carefully‚ imbuing a sense of nostalgia as they serve new generations of audience members in the Danville-... Read More »
