Lynchburg Museum System | Lynchburg Virginia

Come visit the Lynchburg Museum and explore the history of Lynchburg and the Virginia Piedmont. The James River runs through our history — fords where the Native Americans crossed, an 18th century ferry founded by Quakers that gave birth to a city, and the waterway that transported tobacco to Richmond and to the far reaches of the world.
more

Bringing The Old Court House Clock and Bell Back to Life

Click below for the 23 minute video, Time To Remember, on the history of the Old Court House clock and bell. The bell and clock were first brought to Lynchburg in 1835 for St. Paul's Episcopal Church and later installed on the Court House in 1855.

For over 140 years, they served the community as the bell rang on the hour, sounded the alarm for fire, and called out the walking wounded to defend the City in 1864.

Silent since 2000, this project will preserve the fragile original works and bring the bell and clock back to life.

We hope you enjoy the video and if you are willing to contribute, please send to:

Lynchburg Museum Foundation

P.O. Box 529

Lynchburg, VA 24505

The Foundation is a 501-c-3 not-for-profit organization and gifts are tax deductible.

The Lynchburg Museum is accessible to persons with physical limitations with a ground level entrance at the rear of the building and elevator access to all floors. Please call 455.6226 wtih any questions or further information.

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Lynchburg Museum System is to collect, interpret, and preserve the history and material culture of Lynchburg and the surrounding area.





	August 6: First Friday - Faux (Fake) Food with Rachel Deddens August 13: Lt. Gen. Loving, WW II ace, to speak August 14: Care of Historic Items Curator Greg Krueger will show you how to preserve family treasures such as photographs, textiles, silver, and more at the Lynchburg Museum. Hours: 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. FREE September 3: First Friday - Clothing from the Museum Collection with Ann Scalf September 6: Labor Day Visit Lynchburg Museum and Point of Honor. Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. FREE October 1: First Friday - Civil War Artifacts of Lynchburg with Doug Harvey October 2: Day at the Point Point of Honor will host the 13th Annual Day at the Point.	Come visit the Lynchburg Museum and explore the history of Lynchburg and the Virginia Piedmont. The James River runs through our history — fords where the Native Americans crossed, an 18th century ferry founded by Quakers that gave birth to a city, and the waterway that transported tobacco to Richmond and to the far reaches of the world. more Bringing The Old Court House Clock and Bell Back to Life Click below for the 23 minute video, Time To Remember, on the history of the Old Court House clock and bell. The bell and clock were first brought to Lynchburg in 1835 for St. Paul's Episcopal Church and later installed on the Court House in 1855. For over 140 years, they served the community as the bell rang on the hour, sounded the alarm for fire, and called out the walking wounded to defend the City in 1864. Silent since 2000, this project will preserve the fragile original works and bring the bell and clock back to life. We hope you enjoy the video and if you are willing to contribute, please send to: Lynchburg Museum Foundation P.O. Box 529 Lynchburg, VA 24505 The Foundation is a 501-c-3 not-for-profit organization and gifts are tax deductible. The Lynchburg Museum is accessible to persons with physical limitations with a ground level entrance at the rear of the building and elevator access to all floors. Please call 455.6226 wtih any questions or further information. MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the Lynchburg Museum System is to collect, interpret, and preserve the history and material culture of Lynchburg and the surrounding area.
		Lynchburg Museum System • 901 Court Street • Lynchburg, VA 24504 Home \| History \| Visit \| Events \| Contact \| News \| Links \| Sitemap