Stories

A Century on the Farm

LuAnne Littlefield and her husband are the current caretakers of Three Oaks Farm, a farm that has been in their family for a century. Get a glimpse into this piece of Boyle County history with Story Center staff as we document it for our collection.

Listening as Legacy: How Oral Histories Connect Generations

More Than Names and Dates: The Human Side of Local History

Community Voices Shared Memory

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September 5, 2024

Beautifying Boyle County for 91 Years

The Garden Club of Danville was formed in 1935 with the goal of beautifying Danville and Boyle County through direct planting projects, donating plants, and exchanging seeds and plants. Learn more about the Garden Club’s projects and how they recently donated their entire collection to the Story Center for preservation and digitization.

August 12, 2025

Aline Cochran loved bright dresses. These billowing dresses eventually made their way into some of her many quilts over her 96 year life. Learn more about her quilts and see a few examples of her work.

August 12, 2025

Picturing Boyle County with Guy Ingram

Guy Ingram documented a time period. His collection of photographs shape our views of Danville and Boyle County during the mid-20th century. Learn more about him and see examples of his work.

August 12, 2025

Forkland Memories with Ralph

Ralph is a storyteller. Growing up in the Forkland Community, he was in one of the last classes to graduate from the Forkland School. Listen in as he talks about his life and family living in the knobs region of Boyle County.