Our Most Distinguished Elders 2022–2023
We are remiss in publicly recognizing our 2022 Distinguished Elders for the town of Danville. Both have passed since being honored as the oldest male and female residents of our…
Program on Sunday, April 26, 1:00 Choate-Sias House in Danville
We are pleased to host David Book's portrayal of Abel Morrill. With just a rocking chair as a prop, he shares how one family, the Morrill's, were affected by the…
Project Show and Tell
By Patricia Houghton Conly Time is precious when it comes to preserving your family history and memories. Old photographs and documents provide clues about our past and what life was…
A Dear Couple for Dear Acres
Kenneth and Florence Ward, a Valentine Story Kenneth and Florence's wedding picture, February 15, 1941 By Sharon Lakey “Never a child born that bawled as much as Andy. I tried…
Voices of Our Elders
Life in Caledonia County documentary is living, breathing historyBy Sharon LakeyOn a rainy night in December a good-sized crowd gathered in a downstairs room at Catamount Arts. The audience had…
Which Barn is it Anyway?
By Sharon LakeyThis whole barn question started with Robin Rothman’s Four Barns prints for the Danville Historical Society. During the 70’s and 80’s, Robin roamed the back roads of the…