to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the wreck. The observance extended over a week and included tours of the site, Old 97 exhibits, country music performers and the release of butterflies in ...

“I was trying to find something that connected to the rich history of Danville,” said Phillip Decker, owner of Old 97 Tavern and Arcade. “The wreck of the Old 97 was a mail train that ...

On September 27, 1903, arguably the most famous train wreck in U.S. history, the wreck of the old 97, occurred in Danville, Va. The mail train was in route to Spencer in Rowan County. Late leaving ...

When he’s not flying solo, Rhett Miller fronts the Old 97’s, so it makes perfect sense that he’d cover the country classic “Wreck of the Old 97” to honor Johnny Cash. In this interview ...

Danville, VA - This weekend marked the 110th anniversary of a deadly train wreck in Danville, and hundreds came out to pay tribute to those who died. The train was called the Old 97, and when it ...

(WSET) — Old 97 Tavern is one ... bus involved in Altavista crash, injuries reported Decker says he chose to open the restaurant on the 120th anniversary of the wreck to make it even more ...