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Tours Tales of Trains, Textiles and Tobacco - Guided Walking Tour

  • Address
    215 Main Street
    Danville, VA 24541
  • Phone
    434-770-1974
  • City
    Danville
    Locality
    Danville City
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  • Visit Site

Walk through the Historic Tobacco Warehouse District and learn about the oldest section of Danville.

See the first textile mill built in the 1880s, the tobacco storage and warehouse buildings, and the Victorian train station.  Hear stories about when Danville was the world’s best tobacco market and the world’s biggest textile mill. See how this district is being revitalized and the buildings repurposed for use in the 21st century.

Reservations are required. Please call 434-770-1974 to schedule a tour.

www.danvillehistory.org

Amenities

  • Group Friendly
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Price Information

  • $8.00

Region

Southern Virginia

Last Updated: 01/18/2018

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