Riverside Park Walking Tours

  • May 27 - Nov 11, 2023
  • Riverside Park

    2238 Rivermont Avenue
    Lynchburg, Virginia 24503
Ticket Price Free This event is now over
Description

One of the city’s most beloved greenspaces, Riverside Park is home to unique historic features that reflect Lynchburg's development and the evolving ideals of its people. Today, the landmarks of Riverside Park evoke important moments in Lynchburg’s history, offering insights into the city’s shifting approach to community access and inclusion. Explore landmarks of the park and its history in this casual, 60-minute, guided walking tour of Riverside Park. Includes special interior tour of the 1790 Miller-Claytor House.

 

Tour Guide: Noelle Beverly, NAI Certified Interpretive Guide

 

Tours are free, but reservations are required. Call (434) 455–6226 or visit LynchburgMuseum.org/walking-tours to reserve your spot. Each tour is limited to 20 people.

 

Meet at Riverside Park in Parking Lot 3 (located near the playgrounds). 

Date & Time

May 27 - Nov 11, 2023

Venue Details

Riverside Park

2238 Rivermont Avenue
Lynchburg, Virginia 24503 Riverside Park
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.