245th Commemoration
of the Crossing of the Dan

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Three-day Commemoration Event
February 12, 2026 — February 14, 2026

Commemorative events included:
Reenactors from the 7th Virginia Militia, Speakers, Wreath Presentations, and
Living History activities (Revolutionary War encampment with interpreters).

Thursday, February 12, 2026
‘‘Taverns: The Beating Heart of a Revolution”
6:00 p.m.
Presented by Paul Smith, Museum President
Halifax County/South Boston Museum of Fine Arts & History
1540 Wilborn Avenue, South Boston, VA
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Friday, February 13, 2026
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Revolutionary War Encampment, Banister River, Halifax, VA

5:30 p.m.
”Re-Crossing of the Dan: General Greene’s Bold Move Into North Carolina”
Williiam “Bill” Guerrant, Author
and Past President, Pittsylvania Historical Society
Beth Car Church Sanctuary
25 Church Street, Halifax, VA

6:30 p.m.
Musket Salute to honor Gen. Greene, His Army and
Fallen Revolutionary War Patriots from Halifax County, VA
War Memorial, Main Street, Halifax, VA


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Saturday, February 14, 2026
10:00 a.m.
‘‘The Life of Major General Nathanael Greene and the American Revolution”
Salina Baker, Speaker
National Presenter, Historian and Author of
“The Line of Splendor, A Novel of Nathanael Greene and the American Revolution”



Crossing Events are conducted in cooperation with:
Dan River Chapter of the Sons of the Revolution (SAR),
Berryman Green Chapter NSDAR
Halifax County Historical Society
South Boston – Halifax County Museum
Town of Halifax and Town of South Boston

Accommodations:

Berry Hill Resort
3105 River Road
South Boston, VA 24592
434-517-7000

Clarion Point
1074 Bill Tuck Highway, Route 58/360
South Boston, VA 24592
434-575-4000

Fairfield Inn & Suites
1120 Bill Tuck Highway, Route 58/360
South Boston, VA 24592
434-575-6000

Super 8
1040 Bill Tuck Highway, Route 58/360
South Boston, VA 24592
434-572-8868