UPCOMING EVENTS
Every year, the Pittsylvania Historical Society hosts a number of events. The goal here is to bring people face to face with their history, to celebrate proud moments and also bring to light some things people don’t know about. Follow us on Facebook and be sure to check back here, as we’re constantly adding and updating the list of events to come.
Commemoration of the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence in Pittsylvania County. July 27, 5:30 at the historic 18th century courthouse site in Callands (597 Sago Road). Join us as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence in Pittsylvania County. The event will feature a reenactment of that historic event. Free and open to the public.
Annual Tomato Festival picnic. July 27, 6:30 p.m., at the historic 18th century clerk's office in Callands (597 Sago Road). Make plans to attend this popular event and enjoy a delicious meal featuring dishes made from locally grown tomatoes, enjoyed under the old oaks at one of the county's most beautiful historic sites. Ticket details will be forthcoming.
October 12 at 7 p.m. (Note date change) Quarterly membership program at the History Center/train depot, 340 Whitehead Street, Chatham VA. Join us for a program by local historian, author and preservationist Kyle Griffith titled "Postal Pittsylvania." Kyle will be discussing the fascinating history of Pittsylvania County post offices and postmasters, which are the subject of his forthcoming book.
January 18, 2027 at 7 p.m. Quarterly membership program at the History Center/train depot, 340 Whitehead Street, Chatham VA. Local historian and genealogist Karice Luck-Brimmer will be presenting a talk titled "Cherrystone: A Community History." Join Karice on her journey of discovery as she shares the process of capturing this vital historical data and explores the history of the community's churches, burial grounds, and early education, featuring the Cherrystone Missionary Baptist Association.