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  • Red Hill Rediscovered: John Ragosta Book Talk

    Join award-winning author Dr. John A. Ragosta for this virtual presentation as he discusses his new book, "For the People, For the Country: Patrick Henry’s Final Political Battle." Online Event

  • Roaring Lynchburg

    Roaring Lynchburg

    The Lynchburg Museum 901 Court St., Lynchburg, VA, United States

    This First Friday event will focus on Prohibition Era mocktails. Join us for mocktails and take home your very own Prohibition recipe card! Step back in time to view life in the Hill City 100 years ago. In 1925, Lynchburg had a bustling population of around 30,000 and an economy built on tobacco, railroads, and […]

  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration with Erika Alexander

    Smith Hall Theatre, Randolph College 2500 RIVERMONT AVE, Lynchburg, VA, United States

    Erika Alexander—an actress, trailblazing activist, entrepreneur, creator, producer, and director—will discuss Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy and her work during Randolph College's annual celebration honoring Dr. King Alexander starred as attorney Maxine Shaw on the popular 1990s series Living Single, a now-iconic character. The event, set for 5 p.m. on Monday, January 27, in Smith […]

  • Jarman Hall at Longwood University

    Civil War Seminar: Act 5; The Final Curtain

    Jarman Hall at Longwood University 201 High Street, Farmville, United States

    Join the National Park Service and Longwood University at the annual free Civil War Seminar on Saturday, February 1, 2025, located in the Jarman Auditorium at Longwood University, Farmville, VA. Noted scholars will present a series of thematically related programs upon "Act 5: The Final Curtain." This seminar is free and open to the public. […]

  • Jon Frey

    AIA Archaeology Lecture: Jon Frey

    The Maier Museum of Art at Randolph College 1 Quinlan Street, Lynchburg, United States

    THE ORIGINS OF ROMAN BATHING AT THE SANCTUARY OF POSEIDON AT ISTHMIA by Jon Frey, Associate Professor of Classical Studies, Michigan State University Doors open at 4:30 p.m. | Lecture at 5 p.m. In addition to being one of the most recognizable monuments at the site, the Roman Bath at Isthmia in Greece continues to […]

  • Footsteps of Frankenstein

    In the Footsteps of Frankenstein: Uncovering the Origins . . .

    Sydnor Performance Hall, Schewel Hall, University of Lynchburg 1501 Lakeside Dr., Lynchburg, VA, United States

    In the Footsteps of Frankenstein: Uncovering the Origins of Mary Shelley's Masterpiece Presented by Dr. Price Blair “It was on a dreary night of November that I beheld the accomplishment of my toils. With an anxiety that almost amounted to agony, I collected the instruments of life around me, that I might infuse a spark […]

  • The STory of Elliot and Rosel Schewel

    Vowed to Justice: The Story of Elliot and Rosel Schewel

    Sydnor Performance Hall, Schewel Hall, University of Lynchburg 1501 Lakeside Dr., Lynchburg, VA, United States

    Presented by Dr. Paula YouraThe lives of Elliot and Rosel Schewel were woven together generations before they met. For more than a century, they and their family have uniquely contributed to the political and social fabric of America and the civic construct of Central Virginia through religion, politics, and service. The Schewels were the quintessential […]

  • Roaring Lynchburg

    Roaring Lynchburg: Theatre

    The Lynchburg Museum 901 Court St., Lynchburg, VA, United States

    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.

  • Black History at Old City Cemetery

    Black History at Old City Cemetery

    Old City Cemetery 401 Taylor Street, Lynchburg, United States

    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 […]

  • History on the Line

    History on the Line: The History of Line Dance

    Lynchburg Public Library 2315 Memorial Ave., Lynchburg, Virginia, United States

    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...

  • Hutcherson Funeral Home Lecture

    History of the Hutcherson Funeral Home

    Jones Memorial Library 2311 Memorial Avenue, Lynchburg, United States

    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.