Roanoke Story Initiative
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Title
Roanoke Story Initiative
Description
The Roanoke Story Initiative is a community-based project created by the Roanoke Valley Preservation Foundation and Roanoke Public Libraries to highlight historic communities and sites across the Roanoke Valley that are considered endangered due to threats to their physical survival, architectural integrity, or cultural value. This ongoing project includes story-sharing events where neighbors are asked to share documents, photographs, and their oral histories.
The first event was held on August 4, 2026 and highlighted the community of Cave Spring, which was listed on Preservation Virginia’s 2026 List of Endangered Sites, due to an influx of commercial development.
The first event was held on August 4, 2026 and highlighted the community of Cave Spring, which was listed on Preservation Virginia’s 2026 List of Endangered Sites, due to an influx of commercial development.
Creator
Roanoke Public Libraries and Roanoke Valley Preservation Foundation
Publisher
Roanoke Public Libraries
Date
2026 and Ongoing
Contributor
Roanoke Valley Preservation Foundation
Rights
Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
Type
Oral Histories - Sound
Original Documentation and Photographs - Still Image
Original Documentation and Photographs - Still Image
Identifier
RoanokeStoryInitiative
Coverage
Roanoke Valley
Collection Items
RSI001-RSI002
Front of image (RSI001) shows three children posed for a photograph. A small baby is seated on a large fur while a young boy stands at the back, and a young girl stands to the right. Back of image (RSI002) states that image was used as a post card…
RSI003-RSI004
Front of image (RSI003) shows three people posed for a portrait. A man sits on a wicker chair, and a small boy leans against it. A woman stands in the background. Image has a small emblem at the bottom that reads, "Landes Roanoke, VA." The back of…
RSI005-RSI006
Front of image (RSI005) shows a man sitting in a low-hanging shed/small covered structure. He is holding what appears to be a large sheet of honeycomb, and is seated next to what is assumedly beehives. The back of the image (RSI006) shows that the…
RSI007-RSI008
The front of the image (RSI007) shows a white farm house surrounded by farm land. The back of the image (RSI008) shows that this image was produced to be a Post Card. The small bit of handwriting on the back assumedly says, "Pres Hartman's Home Cave…
Roanoke Story Initiative Interview with Kaye S. Sellers
Roanoke Story Initiative Interview with Kaye S. Sellers
Interviewer: Whitney A. M. Leeson
Date: 04 August 2026
Location: Raleigh Court Library - Roanoke Story Initiative Cave Spring Program
Interviewer: Whitney A. M. Leeson
Date: 04 August 2026
Location: Raleigh Court Library - Roanoke Story Initiative Cave Spring Program