Pickard’s presentation will showcase the re-discovered “Last Sayings of Sarah Lynch Terrell” and demonstrate how the South River Quakers were at the forefront of the Virginia Quaker abolitionist movement during the Revolutionary period.
Join the Lynchburg Museum for the second installment of our “Women with Women” exhibit programs, as we explore "A Midwife’s Guide to Healing Herbs". Guest speaker Leslie Payne will be sharing her knowledge of healing herbs used in todays practice of the ancient art of Midwifery. The afternoon will engage all the senses as Lesley introduces both fresh and dried varieties of herbs, spices, tisanes, and teas. Expect a lively discussion with a question and answer session to follow.
Baseball has been in Lynchburg from the middle of the 19th century. Please join us for an event on First Friday, April 5, from 5 to 7 pm, at the Lynchburg Museum at the Old Court House. This exhibit will remain on display until June 3, 2024.
Join the Lynchburg Museum for the first installment of our “Women with Women” exhibit programs, as we explore "A Day in the Life of a Midwife". Guest speaker Julia Bradner will be presenting the day in the life of an out of hospital midwife, complete with unpacking her bags to show the tools and essentials needed.
Lasting Impressions: Black Portraiture in Lynchburg from 1850 to the Present
Beginning in February, the Lynchburg Museum will introduce Lasting Impressions: Black Portraiture in Lynchburg from 1850 to the Present, a new pop-up exhibit featuring portraits of Lynchburg’s African American citizens over the decades. Chronicling the evolution of trends and attitudes in representation, this exhibit explores image-making between the 19th and 21st centuries, and includes portraits from Lynchburg photographer James T. Smith, as well as paintings by Christina Davis, Ann van de Graaf, and Jon Roark.
Please join us for an event on First Friday, March 1, from 5 to 7 pm, at the Lynchburg Museum at the Old Court House. This exhibit will remain on display until April 1, 2024.
Lasting Impressions: Black Portraiture in Lynchburg from 1850 to the Present
Beginning in February, the Lynchburg Museum will introduce Lasting Impressions: Black Portraiture in Lynchburg from 1850 to the Present, a new pop-up exhibit featuring portraits of Lynchburg’s African American citizens over the decades. Chronicling the evolution of trends and attitudes in representation, this exhibit explores image-making between the 19th and 21st centuries, and includes portraits from Lynchburg photographer James T. Smith, as well as paintings by Christina Davis, Ann van de Graaf, and Jon Roark.
Please join us for our opening event on First Friday, February 2, from 5 to 8 pm, at the Lynchburg Museum at the Old Court House. This exhibit will remain on display until April 1, 2024.
From Window Displays to Under the Tree: The Holiday Season in Mid-20th-Century Lynchburg
Between 1945 and 1965 many Lynchburg families relied on shops and department stores along Main Street for their holiday shopping needs. They “bought local” from businesses like S.O. Fisher, Leggett’s, and Miller & Rhoads. Take a peek under the tree of a Lynchburg home on Christmas Day in the mid-20th century, filled with gifts from Main Street. See the famous Leggett’s Santa Claus that greeted downtown shoppers for decades.
The Lynchburg Museum’s newest mini-exhibit opens on Friday, December 1, during First Fridays, 5:00–8:00 p.m. The exhibit will be on display at the Lynchburg Museum, 901 Court Street, through January 29, 2024. Admission is always free. See LynchburgMuseum.org for open days and hours.
Point of Honor will host its annual fall festival “Day at the Point” on October 7, 2023. Please join us for a special family friendly event that brings together living history, live music, food, and local vendors.
Join us for a special program about the history of enslavement in Lynchburg, including the unveiling of six historical markers and a new project website. The keynote speaker is Dr. Kelley Fanto Deetz, Vice President of Collections & Public Engagement at Stratford Hall. Performances by Gloria Simon, Ron Shoultz, and Nia Dyke.
A Special Guided Walking Tour
Learn about Lynchburg’s pioneer Quakers, the visionary message of Sarah Lynch Terrell, and why they left the town they founded. Free with Reservations. Space is Limited.
Toys are part of the magic of the winter holidays. Children look forward to discovering the offerings of new toys that come with the season, following the tradition Sears began with its first Wishbook in 1933.
Learn more about five local women’s clubs that have been staples of the local African American community since the mid-20th century: The Links, Inc., The Pearls, Jack & Jill, Virginia Teachers Organization, and The Buddies.
The public is invited to attend the opening reception for the Lynchburg Museum’s new mini-exhibit celebrating Lynchburg midwife and baby nurse Julia Whiteley Branch. Learn about Branch’s remarkable career and the history of her fellow midwives in Lynchburg.
This mini-exhibit will feature artifacts that highlight three of the four African American sororities that belong to the “Divine Nine” historically Black Greek letter organizations. Photos, documents, and memorabilia will be displayed.
Join us for the opening reception of our September First Fridays mini-exhibit: “Lynchburg African American Women’s Clubs: The History and Early Clubs.” This special, community-curated exhibit is a part of a three-month series highlighting how local African American women’s groups supported their communities.
During the American Civil War, in June of 1864, the city of Lynchburg became a primary objective for Union forces launching an offensive into the heart of the Confederacy. This tour will use diaries, letters, and photographs to provide a greater understanding of what soldiers on both sides experienced during the Campaign and Battle for Lynchburg.
Nestled on a ridge overlooking Blackwater Creek, the Garland Hill Historic District tells a complex story about the city of Lynchburg and its residents. Through this single neighborhood, visitors can walk through three centuries of history.
The Quakers who founded Lynchburg believed that all people were equal before God. But their integrity was challenged by the slave economy surrounding them. Learn more about their lives, their faith, and their legacy in this casual, 60-minute guided walking tour of the South River Meeting House and Burial Ground.
During the American Civil War, in June of 1864, the city of Lynchburg became a primary objective for Union forces launching an offensive into the heart of the Confederacy. This tour will use diaries, letters, and photographs to provide a greater understanding of what soldiers on both sides experienced during the Campaign and Battle for Lynchburg.
The Quakers who founded Lynchburg believed that all people were equal before God. But their integrity was challenged by the slave economy surrounding them. Learn more about their lives, their faith, and their legacy in this casual, 60-minute guided walking tour of the South River Meeting House and Burial Ground.
Nestled on a ridge overlooking Blackwater Creek, the Garland Hill Historic District tells a complex story about the city of Lynchburg and its residents. Through this single neighborhood, visitors can walk through three centuries of history.
During the American Civil War, in June of 1864, the city of Lynchburg became a primary objective for Union forces launching an offensive into the heart of the Confederacy. This tour will use diaries, letters, and photographs to provide a greater understanding of what soldiers on both sides experienced during the Campaign and Battle for Lynchburg.
Join us for our special May First Fridays exhibit, “Turn It Up: Sound Preservation from the Phonograph to the Cassette.” This multimedia exhibit will feature technology from the phonograph to the cassette.
Fighting a war requires an immense amount of bureaucratic organization, and the Civil War was no different. In the midst of a nation at war, Americans recorded their experiences through the form of legal documents, personal correspondences and even receipts.
Join us for a journey through Miller Park's changing landscape and a discussion of the role of leisure in Lynchburg's history. From reflecting pools and botanic gardens, to sports, music, and festivals, Miller Park, previously named “City Park,” has been a civic and cultural source of pride since its inception. This casual, 60-minute guided walking tour includes stops at the Aviary, Firemen’s Memorial Fountain, and Centennial Oak Tree.
Looking for a unique way to get in the Christmas spirit? Come to the Lynchburg Museum for First Fridays in December! The museum will have a special mini-exhibit about Christmas traditions throughout Lynchburg’s history, and especially during the 20th century. Artifacts on display will include original Christmas songbooks and toys, and historical photos of downtown during the Christmas season. The exhibit will also feature more recent photos from the city’s popular Christmas parade on Main and Church Streets.
For nearly 200 years Presbyterian Cemetery has offered comfort to the living and immortality to generations of Central Virginians. Learn more about one of the Hill City’s oldest cemeteries and sculpture gardens in this casual, 60-minute, guided walking tour.
The campus of the former Dunbar High School represents how the desire for education has shaped African American communities both past and present. Join us as we take a casual, 60-minute guided walking tour of the campus and learn the history of Lynchburg's all-Black high school and the innovative middle school it is today.
The Quakers who founded Lynchburg believed that all people were equal before God. But their integrity was challenged by the slave economy surrounding them. Learn more about their lives, their faith, and their legacy in this casual, 60-minute guided walking tour of the South River Meeting House and Burial Ground.
The Quakers who founded Lynchburg believed that all people were equal before God. But their integrity was challenged by the slave economy surrounding them. Learn more about their lives, their faith, and their legacy in this casual, 60-minute guided walking tour of the South River Meeting House and Burial Ground.
The campus of the former Dunbar High School represents how the desire for education has shaped African American communities both past and present. Join us as we take a casual, 60-minute guided walking tour of the campus and learn the history of Lynchburg's all-Black high school and the innovative middle school it is today.
Join architectural historian and author Al Chambers for a 75-minute guided walking tour of one of Lynchburg’s most iconic streets. Chambers will share the hidden histories of Court Street landmarks, including many structures that no longer stand on the “street above the steps.”
