Welcome to
Yancey Heritage & History
Pictured: Opening Day of "African American Education in Esmont: Making a Way out of No Way”
To Our Users
Yancey Heritage and History is a growing library. We are constantly updating our website monthly to account for new information and changes.
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Yancey Heritage & History
Our Impact
EDUCATION IN ESMONT
Over 100 Years of African American Education in Esmont: ‘Making a Way Out of No Way’ Exhibit
ORAL HISTORIES
Community members share memories at Esmont Community Day 2018
LIFE AND LEGACY IN ESMONT
Discover Porters Road: A Historic African American Community in Esmont, Virginia
EDUCATION IN ESMONT
100 Reasons We Love Yancey: Looking Back at Yancey’s Impact
ORAL HISTORIES
Celebrating May Day 2025: Recalling community and life in Esmont, Virginia
MORE RESOURCES
The Architecture of Sand Road Baptist Church
Our Legacy
We honor the legacy of our ancestors by preserving and celebrating their rich history through our digital archive.
We share stories and research to connect our community and keep our heritage alive.
We inspire and empower our community, engaging them in preserving local histories.