our history

The Lynchburg Historical Foundation was established in 1972, by the consolidation of the Lynchburg Historical Society (1934) and the Historic Lynchburg Foundation (1967).

-Some past preservation projects and projects include:

-Clock and Bell Tower at Lynchburg Museum

-Presbyterian Cemetery

-Bragassa Toy Store

-Historic Miller Claytor House

-The John D. Owen Memorial Garden

-Rivermont Avenue Historic District

-Rivermont House, Inc.

-The Water Bearer Statue

-Packet Boat Marshall Hull

-Oral History Project

Our purpose

  • To promote an understanding of history, architecture and culture through educational programs, exhibits, and publications of historical materials.

  • To undertake special projects which may include acquisition, restoration and preservation of sites, buildings, structures, documents and objects that are located in, related to, connected with or illustrative of the history and culture of Lynchburg, Virginia, and the surrounding area.

  • To encourage, promote and develop partnerships through the Lynchburg Historical Foundation to benefit our community.