Genealogy

The Genealogy Department is located on the first floor beside the elevator. The department provides a comfortable and quiet space for researching family history. Department resources may be used during normal library hours, with the assistance of a Library supervisor or genealogical society member.

VA-NC GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY

The Genealogical Society has its offices at the Ruby B. Archie location and provides volunteers to help patrons with genealogical research. Email vancpgs@gmail.com or call (434) 770-5656 for more information

GENEALOGICAL MATERIALS

The library has an extensive collection of genealogical materials including:

• Past City Directories
• Local burial and marriage records
• Family histories
• Histories of Danville and other Virginia and North Carolina cities and counties
• Civil War military records
• A variety of genealogical journals and reference books

APPOINTMENTS

If you need help using the Genealogy Department, it's recommended you make an appointment with the Society; call (434) 799-5195, ext. 2765.