October, 2021

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Yoga on the Lawn at the Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History

Join Firefly Yoga Saturday Mornings  •  Classes on the Lawn at DMFAH

October 2 • October 9 • October 16 • October 23 • October 30

9:30am

Yoga on the Lawn at the Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History

Join Firefly Yoga Saturday Mornings  •  Classes on the Lawn at DMFAH

October 2 • October 9 • October 16 • October 23 • October 30

9:30am

Carson Davenport Exhibition Opening at Reid Street Gallery, Chatham, VA

Crossroads: Change in Rural America

Crossroads: Change in Rural America

October 16, 2021 to November 21, 2021
24 Reid Street, Chatham VA 24531
Monday – Saturday | 11am - 2pm • Sunday | 2 - 4pm

Yoga on the Lawn at the Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History

Join Firefly Yoga Saturday Mornings  •  Classes on the Lawn at DMFAH

October 2 • October 9 • October 16 • October 23 • October 30

9:30am

Pittsylvania Historical Society: Discussion on Carson Davenport

The Pittsylvania Historical Society: Quarterly Membership Meeting
Monday, October 18  •  7 - 9pm  •  Lecture at 7 - 8pm  •  24 Reid Street, Chatham
Program includes a speaker on Carson Davenport and the five Davenport originals on view at the 1813 Clerk’s Office in Chatham.

Robert Dawson: Discussion - The Public Library: An American Commons

Robert Dawson: Discussion - The Public Library: An American Commons
Thursday, October 21  •  6 - 7pm  •  Danville Museum, 975 Main St, Danville

Join us for a presentation by Robert Dawson pertaining to Public Libraries

Piedmont Sustainable Living Panel Discussions

Piedmont Sustainable Living Panel Discussions
Thursday, October 21  •  6 - 8pm  •  24 Reid Street, Chatham

Discover homestead practices by a local sustainable living group.
Panel: Kat Wilton of Fowl Fortress Farm, Matt & Jenn Miller and Amy Davis

Ghosts & Gravestones

Come to the Danville Museum of Fine Arts & History and meet spirits from the past....

Ghosts & Gravestones

A historical tour of the museum (with some friendly ghosts) as well as a visit to the local cemetery to learn about the history of Danville with some help from spirits from the past. Appropriate for children. Tour involves walking.

Tour Times: 6:30pm  •  7:00pm  •  7:30pm  •  8:00pm

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Ghosts & Gravestones

Come to the Danville Museum of Fine Arts & History and meet spirits from the past....

Ghosts & Gravestones

A historical tour of the museum (with some friendly ghosts) as well as a visit to the local cemetery to learn about the history of Danville with some help from spirits from the past. Appropriate for children. Tour involves walking.

Tour Times: 6:30pm  •  7:00pm  •  7:30pm  •  8:00pm

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Yoga on the Lawn at the Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History

Join Firefly Yoga Saturday Mornings  •  Classes on the Lawn at DMFAH

October 2 • October 9 • October 16 • October 23 • October 30

9:30am

Lisa Tuite, Director of the Pittsylvania County Library: Making 22,000 Books Available to the Community

Lisa Tuite, Director of the Pittsylvania County Library: Making 22,000 Books Available to the Community

Saturday October 23  •  10am - 12 noon  •  24 Reid Street, Chatham
Families and students attending this informational session will receive free books.

Ghosts & Gravestones

Come to the Danville Museum of Fine Arts & History and meet spirits from the past....

Ghosts & Gravestones

A historical tour of the museum (with some friendly ghosts) as well as a visit to the local cemetery to learn about the history of Danville with some help from spirits from the past. Appropriate for children. Tour involves walking.

Tour Times: 6:30pm  •  7:00pm  •  7:30pm  •  8:00pm

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Smithsonian Crossroads Docent Training with Averett Bonner Student Erin Hayes

Become a part of the Smithsonian's Crossroads: Change in rural America Exhibition. We will be training docents to help visitors navigate this special exhibition and help improve their experience of this exhibition. Averett Bonner Student, Erin Hayes will be facilitating this program.

Marilyn Waller - The Haven: Domestic Violence Awareness Month Roundtable Talk

Marilyn Waller – The Haven: Domestic Violence Awareness Month Roundtable Talk

Friday, October 29  •  10am - 12 noon  •  24 Reid Street, Chatham

Violence and abuse are critical problems in the U.S. Learn how by building partnerships between healthcare organizations and community-based services can lead to increased staff engagement, comprehensive responses for survivors, and bi-directional referral protocols for patients and clients.

Yoga on the Lawn at the Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History

Join Firefly Yoga Saturday Mornings  •  Classes on the Lawn at DMFAH

October 2 • October 9 • October 16 • October 23 • October 30

9:30am

HOWEL - Halloween in the Old West End Lantern Fest

HOWEL: Halloween in the Old West End Lantern Fest

2:00 - 8:30pm on Danville Museum's Campus, 975 Main Street, Danville, VA

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HOWEL 2021 is a free community festival and hosts activities for the entire family - the first portion of the event will include children's activities, museum tours, vendor booths, opportunities to engage with community nonprofits, local artists, and craft demonstrations. The event will transition to a lively evening with fire dancing performances, the lighting of the lanterns, a band, and dancing.

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