Share 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.
Description
Explore one of Lynchburg’s most interesting and historic industrial sites: the Lynchburg Grows urban farm, formerly home of Doyle Florist, H.R. Schenkel, Inc., Thornhill Wagon Works, and Allen-Morrison Sign Company. The Doyle and Schenkel greenhouses played a paramount role in Virginia’s cut flower industry for most of the 20th century.
The tour covers several of the 200-foot-long greenhouses, the original brick power plant used to heat the greenhouses, and other points of interest on the 6.8-acre site. Today the historic site has been refurbished by the non-profit Lynchburg Grows to provide healthy food and job opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
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 off-road on irregular terrain, so please wear comfortable walking shoes.
Tour Guide: Vincent Bruno, NAI Certified Interpretive Guide
Where to Meet: 1339 Englewood Street, Lynchburg, VA 24501
Parking: Free parking is available near the main office building
Date & Time
Oct 9 - Nov 12, 2022
Venue Details
Lynchburg Grows
1339 Englewood StreetLynchburg, Virginia 24501
