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Avoca Museum

1514 Main Street, Altavista, VA 24517, USA
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(434) 369-1076
Hours:
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
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Just a short forty minute drive south of Lynchburg, Avoca, the principal architectural landmark of the Town of Altavista, is an American Queen Anne-style house, designed by architect J.M.B. Lewis and built in 1901. Designated a Virginia Historic Landmark and listed in the National Register of Historic Places, Avoca is the home site of Colonel Charles Lynch, Revolutionary War hero. On the of grounds of the Museum, visitors may tour the Avoca mansion and the original Revolutionary War era kitchen, as well as 18th century outbuildings. Avoca also features an 1880’s log cabin and is home to an impressive Civil War exhibit and the Juliette Fauntleroy Native American Artifact Collection. The collection is one of the largest in the state. Avoca’s grounds also feature a restored Victorian Garden and the Donal and Nancy Dinwiddie Arboretum opened in 2007!

1514 Main Street, Altavista, VA 24517, USA
Google Rating
4.7
Avoca Museum
Avoca Museum
4.7
Ed Milbrada
Ed Milbrada
20:45 15 Jun 18
Beautiful location for s wedding. Nice Victorian mansion.
Priya Lydia
Priya Lydia
00:27 14 May 18
The museum is pristine, well-maintained and a must-see in Virginia.My kids describe Avoca museum as a happy place with lots to learn. What makes it even more special is that the staff go above and beyond to assist visitors.
Eve Rynard
Eve Rynard
21:09 07 Apr 18
Beautiful home manned by historians thrilled to share its history. We enjoyed the swing on the wrap around porch and toured the winding paths through the gardens, by the pond, and fountain. The gift shop sports more memorabilia of Altavista and the families who have called Avoca home.
Tinker Burkhardt
Tinker Burkhardt
17:02 07 Apr 18
The grounds and staff are excellent! So much to look at and enjoy.
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