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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.

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 […]

Appomattox Court House National Historical Park

Step back in time at Appomattox Court House National Historical Park, the historic site where General Robert E. Lee surrendered to General Ulysses S. Grant in April 1865, marking the […]

Point of Honor

Point of Honor is a historic Federal-style house and museum in Lynchburg, built around 1815 and originally part of a plantation centered on Dr. George Cabell’s estate. The site, once […]

Monacan Indian Nation Ancestral Museum

Monacan Indian Nation Museum preserves and shares the history, culture, and living traditions of the Monacan Indian Nation. Visitors can explore exhibits featuring pottery, pipes, tools, beads, games, and other […]

Legacy Museum of African American History

The Legacy Museum of African American History was established through the Legacy Project, originally sponsored by the Lynchburg branch of the NAACP and incorporated as a nonprofit in 1995. The […]

The American Civil War Museum – Appomattox

Drawing from its rich collection of artifacts and documents, this American Civil War Museum location is located 25 minutes east of Lynchburg and interweaves the story of the Confederate States […]

Patrick Henry’s Red Hill

A forty-five minute drive south of Lynchburg, nearby Red Hill is the last home of American patriot Patrick Henry. Best known for his five terms as governor of Virginia and […]

Maier Museum of Art at Randolph College

The Maier Museum of Art at Randolph College houses an outstanding collection of American art, chiefly paintings, works on paper and photographs dating from the 19th and 20th centuries. The […]

Historic Sandusky-University of Lynchburg

Historic Sandusky is a Federal-style home built in 1808 that served as Union headquarters during the Battle of Lynchburg. Owned and operated by the University of Lynchburg, the site now […]

Avoca Museum

Located just 40 minutes south of Lynchburg, Avoca Museum is a historic Queen Anne-style home built in 1901 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Once the home […]

South River Meeting House

In the mid-eighteenth century, pioneer Quakers settled the Lynchburg area. South River Meeting was organized in 1757 when Sarah Lynch gave 2 acres of land for the Quaker’s first meeting […]

Downtown LYH Architectural Walking Tour

Lynchburg’s rich industrial history and scenic setting along the James River helped shape a downtown filled with impressive historic architecture. This self-guided walking tour highlights Art Deco, Art Nouveau, modernist, […]