SoSi's Celebrating VA250
Visit SoSi is proud to be a Commemorative Partner of VA250 — the Virginia American Revolution 250 Commission.
Of the thirteen original colonies, none played as fundamental a role as Virginia in the formation of our country. From the ideas that inspired it, to the battleļ¬elds that decided it, there is simply no America without it.
As we mark 250 years of Independence, now is the perfect time to reconnect in the places that made it possible.
Join in the semiquincentennial celebration in SoSi and learn more about events statewide below!
Upcoming Events
VA250 MOBILE MUSEUM
975 Main St. Danville, VA 24541
May 21 – 22, 2025
This hands-on, immersive “museum on wheels” brings Virginia's rich and diverse history to life through interactive exhibits housed in a quad-expandable tractor trailer. Titled “Out of Many. One,” the VA250 Mobile Museum Experience is traveling across the Commonwealth and beyond—bringing history to schools, museums, fairs, and community events in every region. Through engaging displays and storytelling, visitors will explore the people and moments that helped shape our nation. The museum will be in Danville for two days only ordering a rare chance to connect with Virginia's past in a meaningful way.
GIVE ME LIBERTY! VIRGINIA & THE FORGING OF A NATION
VMHC Traveling Exhibit at DMFAH
May 20 – June 30, 2025
This traveling exhibit that commemorates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, highlighting Virginia's central role in the American Revolution. Through engaging displays, the exhibit explores the actions of both iconic and everyday Virginians, revealing how their efforts helped establish a democratic government that changed the course of history. The exhibition delves into the continental and global forces at play during this pivotal time, offering visitors a deeper understanding of the people and events that shaped the nation's founding.
In SoSi, Let History Come Alive!
Along the Dan River, in the Visit SoSi region (which includes Danville and Pittsylvania County, VA), history runs deep, and community runs strong. As we celebrate America's 250th anniversary, we invite you to explore the stories that helped shape the nation.
Long before this area became famous for textiles, tobacco, and railroads, it was home to the Saponi, Monacan, and Tutelo peoples. The Dan River was their lifeline — and the river remains central to the region's strong identity even today.
Over the centuries, Danville and Pittsylvania County have played a pivotal role in some of America's most iconic chapters. From agriculture to industry, to Civil War and Civil Rights, this area has always been a place where everyday people helped move history forward.
As part of Virginia's 250th celebrations, we invite you to Visit SoSi and experience the people, places, and stories that continue to shape a shared future full of excitement and opportunity.
Telling Our Story, Together
Visit SoSi's VA250 Commission brought together local leaders to focus on showcasing our region's rich history as part of Virginia's statewide semiquincentennial commemoration. Through collaborative planning and community-driven events, SoSi's historic role is recognized as a meaningful chapter in the broader American journey. Please join us in thanking the following community leaders who made this possible:
Meet the Commission:
- Lisa Meriwether, Tourism Manager, Danville Office of Economic Development & Tourism, VA250 Local Committee Liason
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Lisa Greer, Visitor Center Manager, Danville Office of Economic Development & Tourism
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Aliki Leonard, Tourism Sales Coordinator, Danville Office of Economic Development & Tourism
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Sonja Ingram, Executive Director, Danville Museum of Fine Arts & History
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Sarah Latham, President of the Board, Danville Historical Society
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Cathy Nesselroade, Regent, Dorothea Henry Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution
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Rhonda Griffin, Director, Pittsylvania County Public Library
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Karice Luck-Brimmer, President/CEO/Owner, Our History Matters & Community Initiatives Association, Virginia Humanities
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Bill Guerrant, President, Pittsylvania County Historical Society
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Diane Moon, Vice President, Pittsylvania County Historical Society
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Gary Hall, Local Chapter President, Sons of the American Revolution
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Thomas Kilian, Owner, Kilian Ware Pottery