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"The Danville Museum of Fine Arts & History's board of directors has approved a three-year strategic plan to create a new mission and vision that will drive new initiatives and partnerships. As part of the initiative, the museum's board of directors recently asked the city "to remove the Confederate flag from the grounds of the Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History," according to a letter sent to City Manager Joe King.
"The Danville Museum of Fine Arts & History's board of directors has approved a three-year strategic plan to create a new mission and vision that will drive new initiatives and partnerships. As part of the initiative, the museum's board of directors recently asked the city "to remove the Confederate flag from the grounds of the Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History," according to a letter sent to City Manager Joe King.
The new theme for the museum, "The Last Capitol of the
Confederacy, The Beginning of a United Nation," will help define the museum's
goal to be more inclusive and improve the scope of its work, according to a news
release from the museum. The new theme recognizes the museum's 40-year history
and the legacy of the Sutherlin Mansion.
In the waning days of the Civil War, the mansion served as
the final home of the Confederate government after the fall of Richmond.
Danville is considered the "last capitol" because it marked the last time the
full Confederate government met in one place before the armies in the field
surrendered."
Contact information:
Danville City Mayor Sherman M.
Saunders (434)
799-8737
Danville Museum of Fine Arts
& History975 Main Street
Danville, Virginia 24541
Phone: 434.793.5644
Fax: 434.799.6145
Executive Director Cara Burton
cara@danvillemuseum.org
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