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.
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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.
Happy 4th of July!!!
Visit the Museum free of charge from Friday, July 3rd through Sunday, July 5th.
Please note: the Museum will be open on Friday, July 3rd, from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. and again from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.with free admission, to encompass First Friday.
