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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.