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South River Quaker Meeting House & Burial Ground Tour
June 15, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
One event on April 20, 2024 at 2:00 pm
One event on May 5, 2024 at 2:00 pm
One event on June 1, 2024 at 2:00 pm
One event on June 15, 2024 at 2:00 pm
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.
Tours are free, but reservations are required. Call (434) 455–6226 or visit LynchburgMuseum.org/calendar to reserve your spot. Each tour is limited to 20 people.
Tour Guide: Rebecca Pickard or Laura Crowe, both NAI Certified Interpretive Guides
Where to Meet: Meet at Quaker Meeting House at 5810 Fort Avenue (Quaker Memorial Presbyterian Church). Tour includes walking through grass and irregular terrain, so please wear comfortable walking shoes.
Parking: Free parking is available beside Meeting House and Burial Ground.