Film spotlights North Danville's rich Black history at 'Seen and Heard' exhibit

The documentary 'A Tale of Three North Danville Neighborhoods' highlights historic Black communities in the River City.

Published on Feb. 20, 2026

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Visitors to the Ruby B. Archie Public Library in Danville, Virginia can explore local Black history through the library's Seen and Heard Exhibit during Black History Month. The exhibit features a new documentary titled 'A Tale of Three North Danville Neighborhoods' that spotlights three historic Black neighborhoods in the city - Camp Grove, White Rock Hill, and the Wendell Scott Community.

Why it matters

The documentary aims to shine a light on the rich and often overlooked history of North Danville's Black communities, which have played a significant role in shaping the city's past. The exhibit and film provide an opportunity for residents to engage with and learn about the local Black history that has had a lasting impact.

The details

The documentary was created by Danville co-directors Karice Luck-Brimmer and Andrea Burney, who interviewed around 35-40 residents to get their perspectives on the changes in these neighborhoods over time. The film highlights notable sites like a house where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. stayed and a house where civil rights leader John Lewis stayed.

  • The Seen and Heard Exhibit is on display at the Ruby B. Archie Public Library throughout Black History Month in February 2026.
  • The documentary 'A Tale of Three North Danville Neighborhoods' had its initial screening on Friday, February 20, 2026.
  • Another showing of the documentary is scheduled at Vance Street Baptist Church on Wednesday, February 26, 2026 at 6 p.m.

The players

Karice Luck-Brimmer

Co-director of the documentary 'A Tale of Three North Danville Neighborhoods'.

Andrea Burney

Co-director of the documentary 'A Tale of Three North Danville Neighborhoods'.

Ruby B. Archie Public Library

The library hosting the Seen and Heard Exhibit featuring the documentary on North Danville's Black history.

Vance Street Baptist Church

The church hosting an additional screening of the documentary 'A Tale of Three North Danville Neighborhoods'.

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What they’re saying

“There were different sights in these communities, like a house where Dr. King stayed, and even in Camp Grove, there was a house where John Lewis stayed.”

— Karice Luck-Brimmer, Co-director

“We interviewed about 35 to 40 residents in the community and got their take on what they thought had changed and this was a labor of love.”

— Andrea Burney, Co-director

What’s next

Another showing of the documentary 'A Tale of Three North Danville Neighborhoods' is scheduled at Vance Street Baptist Church on Wednesday, February 26, 2026 at 6 p.m.

The takeaway

The Seen and Heard Exhibit and the documentary 'A Tale of Three North Danville Neighborhoods' provide an important opportunity for the community to engage with and learn about the rich and often overlooked history of North Danville's Black neighborhoods, which have played a vital role in shaping the city's past.