Semicentennial
Avoca Museum Director and Historian Michael Hudson presents a lecture on local history
With a portrait of our town’s namesake, Mr. John L. Hurt, Jr., hanging statuesque behind them, Mrs. Poindexter presents Mayor Gary Poindexter
State Senator Frank Ruff (l) and Delegate Les Adams (r) present Mayor Gary Poindexter with a resolution from the General Assembly commending the Town of Hurt for its heritage and accomplishments over the last 50 years, and its forward-moving aspirations for the next. The resolution was presented at our Community Anniversary Reception on April 2 and will be displayed at Town Hall.
This year, we celebrated our Semicentennial! Since its incorporation in 1967, Hurt has been known and loved for its pleasant, family-friendly atmosphere and sense of community.
The Semicentennial Committee, composed of 7 citizens from diverse walks of life, was pleased to work with Town Council, Danville-Pittsylvania Chamber of Commerce, Danville-Pittsylvania County Tourism, Pittsylvania County Historical Society, area business leaders, and the citizens of Hurt to make this year’s events meaningful to all who hold a special place in their hearts for Hurt, Virginia.
Click here to view a sampling of photos from our Golden Anniversary festival