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Historic Sites Dynasties of Danville

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    975 Main Street
    Danville, VA 24541
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    434-793-5644 (Museum)
    434-791-2256 (Langhorne House)
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    Danville
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Visit the home of a tobacco baron, Virginia gentry, and the textile empire of Danville.  Tobacco and railroad baron Major William Sutherlin's home served as the "Last Confederate Capital".  His mansion now serves as the Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History.  Within a short walk to 117 Broad Street is Langhorne House, the home of Lady Astor (Nancy Langhorne) and the "Gibson Girl" Irene Langhorne Gibson.  

Danville Museum hours:  Tuesday to Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday 12 noon to 5 pm and Sunday 2:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Langhorne House tours are by appointment, calling 434-791-2256

 

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Southern Virginia

Last Updated: 01/19/2021

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