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.

 

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.