Pittsylvania Historical Society announced today the establishment of the Herman and Helen Melton Historical Fund with THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE DAN RIVER REGION .

The fund will honor the Chatham couple who have contributed significantly to the research and documentation of county history. The Meltons will be leaving Chatham this month for retirement in South Carolina.

The Herman and Helen Melton Historical Fund will support historical research and preservation in the Pittsylvania County area. Interested individuals may contact THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE DAN RIVER REGION , but applications will be considered after the fund has matured for one year.

While the Historical Society has endowed the fund, organizations and individuals are encouraged to support the fund with additional donations. Gifts should be noted for the Melton Historical Fund and mailed to THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE DAN RIVER REGION , P.O. Box 1039, Danville, VA 24543.

Born and raised in the Texas Panhandle, Herman came to Pittsylvania County as plant manager for Transco Gas Pipeline in 1959. He has published numerous books on Pittsylvania County history. Helen Melton also has published two fictional novels based on Pittsylvania County history.

"We are so pleased to announce this fund," said Robert Vaughan, chairman of THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE DAN RIVER REGION Board of Directors. "The Meltons' influence will continue to impact our area for years to come."

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE DAN RIVER REGION is a public charity with total assets exceeding $10 million. Over 600 community foundations exist in the United States, with 20 in Virginia. For more information on the Herman and Helen Melton Historical Fund or THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE DAN RIVER REGION , contact the Foundation office at 434-793-0884, P.O. Box 1039, Danville, VA 24543 or visit its web site www.cfdrr.org

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE DAN RIVER REGION
541 Loyal Street
P. O. Box 1039
Danville, Virginia 24543
Ph: (434) 793-0884       Fax: (434) 793-6489      
E-mail: communityfoundation@gamewood.net