I didn't have business in Reidsville today, I just stopped in to see the Rockingham County Museum…read more It turned out to be one of those places where the building and the history are doing equal work. The museum lives inside the 1907 Rockingham County Courthouse, a Classical Revival structure designed by Frank Pierce Milburn. I've seen many of his buildings across the south. And so it's clear even before you walk in that you get the sense of early twentieth-century civic ambition with the hipped roof, the red tile details and the polygonal cupola that still anchors the structure. Knowing that this courthouse rose after the 1906 fire and after a long county seat fight between Wentworth and Reidsville gives the place a bit of an extra charge as the museum leans into that story rather than bury it. $10 for adults inside. The exhibits are woven through the old courtrooms and office spaces so you get these interesting moments where local industry, family histories and county politics sit against original woodwork and tall windows so that it feels like the building is telling half the story on its own. For a quick detour, it delivers a surprisingly rich look at Rockingham County's past while letting the courthouse architecture stay front and center. It's that combination that makes the museum worth the entry. [Review 633 of 2026 - 4721 in North Carolina - 25814 overall]

Great jewelry items. Lots of unique body jewelry to choose from. Also they sell metaphysical…read moresupplies and more.

My 10 year old daughter and I visited today and we both had a blast! We loved the part of the…read morescience center that was at the amtrak station. It was full of riddles that you get to solve to unlock passwords. My daughter and I solved a few and were also stumped by quite a few lol. We could totally come back to play, do that whole room again, and really enjoy ourselves. The dome was down this time, but im sure we will come back and try to catch it. We also really enjoyed the the main center. There were lots of different educational activities. Great for parents and kids alike. Can't wait to visit again!

The science center was very nice and had many hands on activities for the kids as well as the…read moreadults to participate in. The museum had two levels in the main building. While the museum was fun, I felt like i was expecting maybe a few more activities then what they had, but either way the kids still enjoyed the activities and were tired at the end. They have a butterfly house outside the main exhibit that you can walk a minute to and I loved that ( even though I was stressed all the way out that I would step on a butterfly). The butterfly house was my favorite part and I loved the fish they had inside. There also was a train caboose parked and we were able to walk through that. All in all it was a nice activity and I would visit again with kids.

Would you believe that the Danville museum of history doesn't have a single exhibit on the Old 97?…read moreThere's not even a single picture of the train in the whole of the place. I went to the Danville Mall, and there's an exhibit of the Old 97 right outside the food court. Look, I get that there's more to this town than a dumb train wreck, but there's murals of the event on walls all over the city and to not have just one exhibit or plaque dedicated to it seems like an egregious oversight for a history museum.

My wife and I visited Danville during the sesquicentennial commemoration of the Sutherlin Mansion…read moreas the Last Capitol of the Confederacy. When President Davis and the Confederate cabinet withdrew from Richmond in April 1865, Danville was chosen as a temporary venue to host Confederate officials. No matter how some folks would prefer to marginalize Danville's historical relevancy to the Confederacy, there will always be that nexus and distinction. Attending the 150th commemoration events at the Sutherlin Mansion was a blast! Bertram Hays Davis made a brief speech and quite eloquently represented his illustrious ancestor, President Jefferson Davis. The picturesque mansion is beautifully maintained, and the staff display a consciousness for the significance of this historic landmark. As with most small town museums, the Danville Museum of Fine Arts & History operates on a shoe string budget. What they are able to accomplish, given their seemingly meager resources, is outstanding. Combining art and history is not an easy undertaking, but the Danville Museum does a fine job tackling that difficult task. Maintaining multiple rotating art galleries, in a small Southern town, is a laudable accomplishment. If I could offer one small shred of advice, it would be for those operating the museum to lower the volume on the discordant voices urging the museum to run away from its past. Rather, always honor and embrace Danville's role in Southern history.

VIR has become one of my favorite tracks. Always a great time, amazing establishment and feels…read morelike a home, and the Suites/Rooms on pit lane are an absolute dream of an experience 10/10. Absolutely brilliant. I'll always look forward to coming back to VIR raceway.

Great track. Asphalt is mostly great. Lay out fantastic. Facilities within the compound are the…read moreenvy of most others. Such a fine setting to play at speed.

Small menu but cool place to eat, shop and check out local artists. Food very well prepared. The…read moregirls working there were extremely friendly and helpful!!

Great location to host an event especially if you want an earthy rustic venue. The building is very…read morespacious and well maintained.

A fantastic place for the arts - theater shows, music events, an art gallery. Ticketed events…read moreinclude international and local groups. Wonderful Broadway type shows - comedies, musicals, and more. Plus a great rental space for special events, along with children's programs. All in a renovated old tobacco building. Really really cool place.

Unique one of a kind artwork; beautiful and affordable. wide selection of paintings, pottery, and…read morestyles. We recently moved to Durham and frequently visit the studio and find new art to brighten up our home. My favorite piece is by Shirley, a large sunflower. Her newer 3D art is on my wishlist.

Whenever we are in town for VIR, a stop at this gallery is mandatory. Unlike many others, this…read moregallery reps a wide array of media and artists. Here, one can find charming hand-painted, up-cycled wooden vessels; well-wrought laser-cut metal wall-sculptures that convey dimensionality even though they are just 2-D (still want that 1964 Mustang that looks like it is going to drive off of the wall); and skillfully painted oils and water colors. The common denominators are two: All of the work is local and the owner, Shirley, personally selects the artists. Shirley is a former art teacher and an artist in her own right. Indeed, some of her work hangs in the gallery. Shirley drips with southern charm and hospitality as she cheerfully discusses a piece or artist. No hushed tones or pretentiousness here. Although the gallery's posted hours are limited, Shirley welcomes guests by appointment. All you have to do is ring her up.