• Hot & Cold Wars

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

    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 […]

  • Exhibit Explorers: Old Courthouse Edition

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

    Kids in grades K-5 are invited to a free afternoon of exploring at the Lynchburg Museum. We’ll go on a Scavenger Hunt and explore the places usually off limits to the public. See what’s behind locked doors and discover what keeps this 170 year old building (and all it holds) ready for business! Registration and […]

  • “Rough Little City” – Downtown Civil War Walking Tour

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

    The Court House Hill neighborhood reflected the struggles of our nation during the turbulent years surrounding the American Civil War and Reconstruction. This 60-minute, half-mile, guided walking tour will explore numerous marked and unmarked Civil War sites along Court and Clay Streets with topics ranging from love and death, to secession, emancipation, and education.

  • Roaring Lynchburg – April

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

    This First Friday event will focus on the popular 1920s game of marbles. Come and learn how to play and even compete in a marbles tournament!

  • Roaring Lynchburg Speakeasy Event

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

    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 […]

  • Exhibit Explorers: Roaring Lynchburg

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

    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, […]

  • 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.