November First Friday: 500 Miles

Lynchburg Museum at the Old Courthouse 901 Court St, Lynchburg, VA, United States

The Lynchburg Museum will be open for First Fridays on Friday, November 1, from 5 pm-7 pm. The featured exhibit “500 Miles: Fifty Years of Running the Virginia 10 Miler” will be on display through the month of November. The museum also has copies of “The Virginia 10 Miler: Fifty Years and Still Running Strong” by Bret Boman and Lesley […]

September First Friday: 500 Miles

Lynchburg Museum at the Old Courthouse 901 Court St, Lynchburg, VA, United States

In recognition of the 50th running of the Virginia 10 Miler, the Lynchburg Museum System is pleased to present a First Fridays exhibit celebrating the history of Lynchburg’s most enduring and beloved foot race. The exhibit will feature artifacts from the race’s 50-year history and highlight the organizers, runners, and community members who have made the event a lasting success […]

August First Friday: 500 Miles

Lynchburg Museum at the Old Courthouse 901 Court St, Lynchburg, VA, United States

In recognition of the 50th running of the Virginia 10 Miler, the Lynchburg Museum System is pleased to present a First Fridays exhibit celebrating the history of Lynchburg’s most enduring and beloved foot race. The exhibit will feature artifacts from the race’s 50-year history and highlight the organizers, runners, and community members who have made the event a lasting success […]

Exhibit Explorers: Midwives Edition

Lynchburg Museum at the Old Courthouse 901 Court St, Lynchburg, VA, United States

The Lynchburg Museum invites children ages 6-11 to spend a Saturday morning with us as we explore the “Women with Women: The History of Midwifery in Lynchburg and Central Virginia” exhibit. Each “Exhibit Explorers” program will begin at 10am with a maximum of 20 attendees.

Tales of the Midwives

Lynchburg Museum at the Old Courthouse 901 Court St, Lynchburg, VA, United States

Spend your Sunday afternoon immersed in the world and work of the midwife. Six midwives and a doula, ranging in experience from rookies to retirees, will share stories of laughter, shock, heartache, and joy as they reminisce about their service to women and families. You won’t want to miss this singular event, another in a series of public programs inspired […]