Step back in time to view life in the Hill City 100 years ago. In 1925, social clubs, dances, sports and recreational activities filled public and private spaces across our seven hills. Discover how the city’s diverse population navigated the social landscape of 1925.
In recognition of the 50th running of the Virginia 10 Miler, the Lynchburg Museum System is pleased to present a First Fridays exhibit celebrating the history of Lynchburg’s most enduring and beloved foot race.
Join the Lynchburg Museum System for the 24th annual Day at The Point Fall Festival, on Saturday, October 5, 2024.
In recognition of the 50th running of the Virginia 10 Miler, the Lynchburg Museum System is pleased to present a First Fridays exhibit celebrating the history of Lynchburg’s most enduring and beloved foot race.
For the opening night of their fourth annual festival, Seven Hills Chamber Music is putting the spotlight on masterful cello repertoire by Paul Wiancko, William Susman, and more.
In recognition of the 50th running of the Virginia 10 Miler, the Lynchburg Museum System is pleased to present a First Fridays exhibit celebrating the history of Lynchburg’s most enduring and beloved foot race.
The Lynchburg Museum invites children ages 6-11 to spend a Saturday morning with us as we explore the “Women with Women: The History of Midwifery in Lynchburg and Central Virginia” exhibit.
Spend your Sunday afternoon immersed in the world and work of the midwife. Six midwives and a doula, ranging in experience from rookies to retirees, will share stories of laughter, shock, heartache, and joy as they reminisce about their service to women and families.
The Lynchburg Museum invites children ages 6-11 to spend a Saturday morning with us as we explore our D-Day exhibit.
In honor of the 80th anniversary of D-Day, the Lynchburg Museum is opening a new temporary exhibit about the D-Day Invasion of June 1944 and the local men who served in that pivotal campaign of World War II.
The Lynchburg Museum invites children ages 6-11 to spend a Saturday morning with us as we explore the “Lynchburg’s Pastime: Baseball in the Hill City” exhibit.
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 Leslie introduces both fresh and dried varieties of herbs, spices, tisanes, and teas. Expect a lively discussion with a question and answer session to follow.
Please join us for an event on First Friday, May 3, from 5 to 7 pm, at the Lynchburg Museum at the Old Court House. Local baseball expert Vince Sawyer and guest curator Cathy Dalton will give a 15-minute exhibit tour at 5:00pm and again at 6:00pm. This exhibit will remain on display until June 3, 2024.
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.
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.
