On Friday, February 7 the Lynchburg Museum will be open for First Fridays from 5pm to 7pm, showcasing the “Roaring Lynchburg: Social Life in 1925” exhibit. A short lecture about the history of theatres in Lynchburg and their impact on the entertainment and social aspect of 1920s Lynchburg will be presented.
Join Historian Judi Harvey in the Chapel for a presentation on Black History in Lynchburg and the Old City Cemetery. Of our overall population, 2/3 is African American, ranging from the enslaved, to hard working laborers, to community activists, University founders, and political leaders. Hear their stories, and explore their impact to the community and […]
Join us for a lecture on the history of line dancing as well as a follow-along dance lesson led by Dr. Lindsay Michie, Aaliyah Williams, and the Hill City Sliders. Space is limited, please register at https://lynchburg.librarycalendar.com/.../placeholder...
Carl Hutcherson, Jr. Learn about the history of one of Lynchburg's oldest funeral homes, the family that started it, and how this essential business has evolved to serve residents today.
Please join us for the February meeting of the Lynchburg Civil War Round Table! We meet at The Summit on Enterprise Drive in Wyndhurst. The featured guest speaker is Gerald Roxbury, a noted authority on Civil War Navy topics. This particular discussion focuses on a unique Confederate cutlass attributed to the CSS Florida. Come out […]
Acclaimed Actor/Director Chris Evans will present reflections of black history based on the theme "Not Going Back". Chris has performed in theaters from New York, Lynchburg...including Old City Cemetery, Poplar Forest and many many more too numerous to name. Special guest choir...Mount Peeler Baptist Church Men's Chorus.
Join Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest’s African American Advisory Group for this special talk and workshop uncovering how you can get started with your genealogy and how you can use family treasures to learn about your family history. Hosted at the Jones Memorial Library
The Lynchburg Museum invites children ages 6-11 to spend a Saturday afternoon with us as we explore the “Roaring Lynchburg: Social Life in 1925” exhibit. We’ll take a look at what citizens of the city did for fun 100 years ago in 1925! There will be sweet snacks made popular in the 1920s, scrapbook making, […]
African-American slavery was central to Lynchburg’s economy before 1865, but its history is not taught in our schools or known by many of our residents. The nonprofit Silent Witnesses Inc. is identifying, marking, and providing education about slavery’s physical remnants and unmarked locations here. Board president David Neumeyer and vice president Ramona Battle will speak […]
Presented by Richard W. LovingThe nuclear industry was still in its infancy when Babcock & Wilcox (B&W) started construction of the first privately financed nuclear facility in the U.S on the site of the former Mt. Athos plantation just outside Lynchburg, a decision with a profound impact on Central Virginia, as well as the entire […]
For First Friday, March 7, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m., the Lynchburg Museum on Court Street will be open for a special speakeasy event. Join us for... -Live music by the Lew Taylor jazz trio-Charleston dancing (and lessons)-Food and beverages, including period mocktails-1920's costume contest-Photo booth...and a few surprises! Attendees are encouraged to dress in their […]
John D. Owen Jr. History Lecture Jones Memorial Library history lecture with Amy Bonnette. With over 70 years of service, Camp Kum-Ba-Yah Nature Center is a beacon of outdoor education, enriching the lives of 45,000 children through traditional summer camp, school field trips and special events. Delve into the history and impact of CKBY and […]
