While described as a powerful and successful attorney, Early gained fame for being opinionated, his love of chewing tobacco, and for being a master of profanities. These personality traits became associated with Early so much so that General Robert E. Lee would refer to Jubal Early as his “bad old man.”
Read MoreSandusky House served as the Union Army headquarters during the Battle of Lynchburg on June 17 and 18, 1864. General David Hunter, in charge of the Union forces had orders from General Grant
Read MoreLearn about the history of American quilting through the Museum's collection of 19th and 20th century quilts!
Read MoreIn their book, Lynchburg: A City Set On Seven Hills, Clifton and Dorothy Potter, Professors of History at Lynchburg College, write about the history of Lynchburg from pre-1757 through 2007. The book begins by
Read MoreRecently checking the Museum’s Twitter account, @LburgMuse, we noticed Smithsonian Air & Space Museum tweeted about Little Butch, a Monocoupe 110 Special that was donated to them in 1981. The Lynchburg Museum has a one-quarter scale model of Little Butch “flying” in the Lynchburg Life Gallery…you may be wondering why the Lynchburg Museum has a replica of an airplane belonging to the Smithsonian.
Read MoreThe idea of the modern Christmas card is credited to Sir Henry Cole, the first director of the Victoria and Albert Museum in England. At his request, John Calcott Horsley created a card depicting three generations of a family toasting and drinking together.
Read MoreTake a closer look at the iconic World War I poster featuring Uncle Sam…
Read MoreLearn about Lynchburg's many post offices
Read MoreDoes a one-hand handcuff really work???
Read MoreIt may be too soon to admit, but the hot weather and humidity have the museum staff thinking of cooler days. A recent donation to the Lynchburg Museum has inspired thoughts of horse-drawn sleighs, buggies, and carriages.
Read MoreLynchburg had a tumultuous relationship with Temperance Movements and Prohibition. In the wake of the Civil War, Virginia allowed its independent municipalities to enact local dry laws. As was the case with much of the American population, the citizens of Lynchburg were very much split on the issue of Prohibition
Read MoreJudging from the success and popularity of the “Hollywood Costume” exhibit at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts last fall (curated by the Victoria & Albert Museum in England), the history of costume and fashion is still a big draw for museum visitors.
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