Historic - LYH – Lynchburg Tourism

Step back in time in Lynchburg. Explore well-preserved homes, museums, and landmarks that tell the story of the city’s rich past — from its founding days to moments that shaped the nation. Whether you’re walking through history or learning something new, every stop offers a glimpse into the legacy that makes Lynchburg unique.

American Civil War Museum at Appomattox

Located just 25 minutes east of Lynchburg, American Civil War Museum at Appomattox explores the stories of soldiers, civilians, and African-Americans during one of the nation’s most defining periods. Through […]

Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest

Just a 10-minute drive west of Lynchburg, Poplar Forest is Thomas Jefferson’s secluded retreat and a National Historic Landmark. Jefferson designed the distinctive octagonal house during his presidency and later […]

Fort Early

Fort Early is a Civil War-era earthen fort listed on the National Register of Historic Places and played a key role in the outer defenses of Lynchburg during the Battle […]

Historic District Self-Guided Tour

Lynchburg’s seven historic districts tell the story of the city’s growth from a small river town into one of the nation’s wealthiest communities of its size during the 19th century. […]

Monument Terrace

Monument Terrace is a 132-step limestone staircase in downtown Lynchburg. It serves as a multi-tiered memorial honoring local citizens who died in American military conflicts. Each landing features plaques and […]

Civil War Trails

Lynchburg is home to an impressive twelve sites on the Civil War Trails. Enjoy visiting Lynchburg as you follow these historic markers from downtown to midtown and beyond. Start your […]

Riverside Park

Riverside Park is the second oldest park in Lynchburg and spans over 49 acres of rolling parkland along the James River. The park features wooded trails, open green space, and […]

The Anne Spencer House & Garden Museum

The Anne Spencer House & Garden Museum preserves the home of poet and Harlem Renaissance figure Anne Spencer. Spencer was also a civil rights activist, teacher, librarian, and gardener, and […]

Battle of Lynchburg Driving Tour

An enjoyable and educational driving tour facilitated by CD and narrated by renowned Civil War authority James Robertson, Jr. the route encompasses eight sites critical to the events of June […]

Lynchburg Museum & Visitor Center

Welcome to Lynchburg, Virginia! The Lynchburg Museum & Visitor Center is the city’s official visitor center and a great starting point for exploring Lynchburg. Located in the historic Old Court […]

Miller Claytor House

The Miller-Claytor House, erected in 1791 for tavern keeper John Miller, is Lynchburg’s only remaining 18th-century town house. Serving as an historic exhibit, the two-story frame building is an intriguing […]

National D-Day Memorial

The Memorial honors the Allied forces who shared in the invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944 during World War II. The Memorial stands as a powerful tribute to the […]