Join Poplar Forest’s African American Advisory Group, interpretation and archaeology staff, and the Board of Directors to celebrate, recognize and remember the men, women and children of the enslaved community at Poplar Forest. The free, family-oriented event features musical performances, historic interpreters, and more on the grounds of Poplar Forest.
What pairs well with beer and friends? Karaoke! We have DJ Liz dishing out tunes for you cool cats to sing to. Everyone is welcome!
The Court House Hill neighborhood reflected the struggles of our nation during the turbulent years surrounding the American Civil War. This 60-minute, half-mile, guided walking tour will explore numerous marked and unmarked Civil War sites, like Court Street Methodist Church, along Court and Clay Streets with topics ranging from love and death, to secession and emancipation.
What pairs well with beer and friends? Karaoke! We have DJ Liz dishing out tunes for you cool cats to sing to. Everyone is welcome!
Poker League every Wednesday with World Tavern Poker. Games start at 6:00 PM & 8:00 PM
Mark your calendar for October 26th and Fall Festival at ACWM-Appomattox! Join us for a fun-filled day of local music, pumpkin painting, dancing, wood carving, blacksmithing, hearth cooking, and of course, cannon firing demonstrations throughout the day. Food, vendors, history partners & programs. 11am program: ‘The Battles of Appomattox: The Final Fury & the Last to Die’ with Appomattox Courthouse […]
Festival with bands, dance groups, soul food, beer & botanical cocktail garden, upscale resale vendor, walking tours and free horse and carriage rides. At 2 pm, there will be an unveiling of our new museum exhibits featuring African American Luminaries from Pierce Street. Oral history project will be shown
What pairs well with beer and friends? Karaoke! We have DJ Liz dishing out tunes for you cool cats to sing to. Everyone is welcome!
Head to the Academy Center of the Arts for First Friday every month. They feature a variety of artwork throughout the year in our three gallery spaces on property. The Ann White Academy Gallery and Art Up Front Gallery, both located on the first floor of the Academy Center of the Arts at 600 Main Street and The Arts Education […]
Come to Downtown Lynchburg on the first Friday of every month, starting at 5pm! First Fridays is a monthly cultural event highlighting local artists, performers, exhibits, and more! Stop by one of the many art galleries offering new exhibits and special performances, then make a night of it in downtown! First Fridays’ primary purpose is to highlight the organizations and […]
Day at The Point is an annual, family friendly, fall festival held at Point of Honor in Lynchburg, Virginia. The historic grounds of Point of Honor come to life with living history, live music, food, and local vendors. Festival goers can experience period craft demonstrations, house tours, and costumed interpreters. Special 15% discount in Gift Shop. The event is always […]
Head over to Sweet Briar to hear live jazz featuring Flat Five Jazz, with the College’s own Eric Hollandsworth on bass! This event is free and open to the public and will take place in the Quad on Sundays from 4:00-6:00 p.m. from Oct. 6-20. Those 21+ will be able to enjoy Sweet Briar College Farm wine, which will be […]
