On April 9th, 1865, as the hands of peace finally swept over the opposing armies at Appomattox Court House, news of Robert E. Lee’s capitulation reached the City of Lynchburg some 22 miles away. This information brought chaos to the City of Seven Hills as fires erupted, looting became widespread, and Confederate forces struggled to […]
Two of the most influential men in American history meet for a one-of-a-kind conversation traversing the span of time from the arrival of the English in North America to our separation and founding as an independent nation.
Music; Candle Lighting; Stories Poems and Art by Lynchburg Area Students Reception follows Sponsors: Holocaust Education Foundation of Central Virginia; Agudath Sholom Congregation; First Christian Church
oin us for Roots & Rhythms, a live music experience celebrating the rich history of American string music! Enjoy an incredible performance by Institute Street, explore the evolution of folk and bluegrass traditions, and soak in the rhythms that shaped our musical heritage. Live Music, Door Prizes, & Swag! Tuesday, April 29 | 12:15 PM […]
Join the journalist Beena Sarwa for a screening of her documentary film, "Democracy in Debt: Sri Lanka Beyond the Headlines" (2023, 25 minutes). Quillian Visiting Scholar Dr Sudesh Mantillake will moderate a Q&A after the screening with the filmmaker.
Please join the Lynchburg Museum as it begins a year-long exploration of the Cold War and its impact on the Hill City. From the atomic bombs that ended World War II to the fall of the Berlin Wall, the Cold War shaped global history through political tensions, “hot” conflicts in Korea and Vietnam, and the […]
Jones Memorial Library history lecture with Carl Hutcherson. Located in the heart of Fifth Street, the Hutcherson Funeral Home got its start in 1939. Founded by Carl B. Hutcherson (1912-1972), the company offers funeral planning and services. Born of necessity during the Jim Crow era of strict racial segregation that impacted Americans from cradle to […]
