Downtown Civil War Walking Tour

  • September 21 - October 20, 2024
  • Lynchburg Museum

    901 Court Street
    Lynchburg, Virginia 24504
Ticket Price Free Buy Tickets
Description

The Court House Hill neighborhood reflected the struggles of our nation during the turbulent years surrounding the American Civil War and Reconstruction. This 60-minute, half-mile, guided walking tour will explore numerous marked and unmarked Civil War sites along Court and Clay Streets with topics ranging from love and death, to secession, emancipation, and education.

 

Tours are free, but reservations are required in advance. Call (434) 455–6226 or visit LynchburgMuseum.org/walking-tours to reserve your spot. Each tour is limited to 20 people. Tour includes walking, so please wear comfortable walking shoes.

 

Tour Guide: Keith Harvey, NAI Certified Interpretive Guide

 

Where to Meet: Lynchburg Museum, 901 Court Street

                                                                          

Parking: Free parking is located on the street or in the Clay Street Parking Deck.

Date & Time

Sep 21 - Oct 20, 2024

Venue Details

Lynchburg Museum

901 Court Street
Lynchburg, Virginia 24504 Lynchburg Museum
Lynchburg Museum Foundation

Established in 1998, the Lynchburg Museum Foundation is the non-profit support organization for the Lynchburg Museum System, which manages the public museums and archives of the City of Lynchburg. The Foundation supports the Museum System in its role as the city’s primary center for collecting, interpreting, preserving, and sharing local history and culture. It is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization as recognized by the IRS. Its mission is to conduct activities to support and assist the growth and development of the Lynchburg Museum System.


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