Danville and Pittsylvania County tourism leaders have added two new visitor tools that are also useful for local families, history groups and weekend planners.
The Danville Office of Economic Development & Tourism says Visit SoSi has released African American Life: Self-Guided Tour of Holbrook-Ross & Almagro and the SoSi Safari. The African American Life guide was produced with local historian Joyce Wilburn and Nancy Marion of Blackwell Press, and leads users through the Holbrook-Ross Historic District and Almagro, which the city describes as the largest incorporated African American community in America dating back to 1883.
- What to know: The history guide includes walking and driving-tour elements plus nearby dining, lodging, museum and site suggestions.
- Family angle: The SoSi Safari turns the River District into an interactive search for public art, statues and architectural details.
- Why it matters: The guides turn local history and downtown design into self-paced outings that can support museums, restaurants and small businesses.
Residents can use the guides as staycation material, while hotels, restaurants and attractions can use them to point visitors toward more stops across the Southside Virginia corridor.
Source: Reporting based on the City of Danville and Visit SoSi release, Visit SoSi publishes two new guides: African American Life and SoSi Safari, posted May 26, 2026 and checked June 2, 2026, danvilleva.gov.
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