The Henry Van der Weyde, a Civil War Prisoner's Sketchbook Exhibit offers an intimate look at the work of this remarkable 19th-century photographer, artist, and Civil War soldier. The exhibition will feature Van der Weyde’s original sketchbook, created while he was imprisoned in Danville as a Union soldier, which was donated to the museum in […]

Accompanying, the Henry van der Weyde Sketchbook Exhibit, Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History is partnering with the National Museum of Civil War Medicine to present the traveling exhibition The Toll of War, an exhibit on soldiers and citizens both black and white and how they dealt with the harsh realities of war during […]

Art on the Lawn September 26–27, 2026 Art on the Lawn, Danville's beloved annual juried outdoor art festival, provides regional artists with a vibrant platform to showcase and sell their work, including paintings, pottery, photography, sculpture, jewelry, mixed media, and more. Join us September 26–27, 2026, for a weekend celebrating creativity, community, and culture. Hosted […]

In conjunction with the Henry Van der Weyde Exhibit, on October 13 at 6 p.m., a representative from the National Museum of Civil War Medicine will present a program exploring amputations and surgical practices during the Civil War.      

Paranormal Investigation of the Sutherlin Mansion Presentation by the Paranormal Occult Research Nerds October 16th at 6 PM What happens inside the museum after the lights go out? Join the Paranormal Occult Research Nerds as they present the results of their recent paranormal investigation of the historic Sutherlin Mansion. The team will share their experiences, […]

Paranormal Investigation of the Sutherlin Mansion Presentation by the Heritage Hunters Society October 23th at 6 PM Where history and the unexplained come together… Join the Heritage Hunters Society for a special presentation revealing the results of its paranormal investigation at the Danville Museum. Through an original documentary-style video, the Heritage Hunters will weave together […]