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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.

Chaplains Museum

The Chaplains Museum at Liberty University explores the history of U.S. military chaplains and their role in supporting servicemembers during times of war and conflict. The museum features artifacts, documents, […]

Booker T. Washington National Monument

Located approximately sixty miles southwest of Lynchburg near Smith Mountain Lake, Booker T. Washington National Monument preserves the birthplace and early childhood home of educator and leader Booker T. Washington. […]

Historic Markers of Lynchburg Guide

The Hill City has an unusually large number of Virginia historical highway markers—those familiar silver-and-black signs on posts, installed near busy streets and on many highways. Each tells a story […]

Old City Cemetery Guided Tours

Guided tours are available by appointment, offering a range of themed experiences including Civil War history, African American history, horticulture, Victorian-era medicine, burial customs, and broader Lynchburg history. These tours […]

Jerry Falwell Museum

The Jerry Falwell Museum, located in the Hancock Welcome Center on the campus of Liberty University, explores the life and legacy of the university’s founder, Jerry Falwell Sr. Through photographs, […]

Curious History Lynchburg

Curious History offers walking tours exploring the curious past of Downtown Lynchburg through immersive storytelling and local history. Led by entertaining guides, the tours highlight unique stories and hidden history […]

Historic Presbyterian Cemetery

Founded in 1823, Presbyterian Cemetery is one of Lynchburg’s oldest historic burial grounds and serves as the final resting place for many individuals who helped shape the city’s history. Located […]

White Rock Cemetery

Historic White Rock Cemetery spans nearly 23 acres on a gentle slope from High Street to Fishing Creek in Lynchburg. The cemetery contains approximately 1,100 identified burials, with estimates of […]