My first time here I bought lamb for Easter dinner and it was beyond delicious. This place is a…read morekeeper! It is so nice to have a place to buy fresh meat!!

My husband and I (we live in NC) and 2 of our friends (they live in Ohio) toured the house and…read moregardens in September. Shaun Spencer-Hester gave us a wonderful tour! She really brought Anne and Edward Spencer back to life. She was a pleasure to be with and made our tour so enjoyable! I am from Lynchburg, Va. I had heard of Anne Spencer, since I was a child, from my father. What a joy it was to see her home, her garden and purchase her book - Half My Life (great read). Amelia Jane F.

This famous poet's home is a museum now. It is viewed by appointment only, but is worth it. There's…read morealso a garden in the summer. Great for poetry enthusiasts and others who appreciate literature.

Today was the 25th Annual Day At The Point. Free house tours, carriage rides, apple cider, live…read morefarm animals, demonstrations......and the weather was perfect. Great day.

I really had high hopes for this tour. Not sure if it was the tour guide or we were the first tour…read morebut we basically got an architectual tour of the hour. I am impressed after changing hands so many times that it has been restored to its former glory BUT I really wanted to know more about the original owners, their lives, etc. and it's time as the community center for the town. I would give it 2 but I am giving them the benefit of the doubt and upping my rating so more people will visit.

This is a small art museum attached to a lesser known college in Lynchburg. The brick building is…read moreat the end of a narrow road on a hill overlooking various athletic facilities. They had a standing collection as well as a visiting exhibition. Their labeling included some works with a "no photography" sign, which I was notified of by non-college-aged staff volunteering there. I took a few pictures which I believe are in compliance. Both rooms had some interesting works, and while it was too small to be a destination spot, the opportunity to see free art is worthwhile if in the area.

I've been coming to Lynchburg for years to work. I'm glad I finally checked out this small but…read morebeautiful collection of art .

American Civil War Museum @ Appomattox, VA…read more This place is a gem for people that love history! Cleburne's coat that he was killed in at the battle of Franklin had me in absolute aweeee! Thank y'all for preserving these artifacts for the people to enjoy. I would highly recommend this place! On April 8, 1865, Lee's Army of Northern Virginia paused its march a mile from the small village of Appomattox Court House. Lee intended to resupply there before heading to Lynchburg, Virginia, and then south to Danville, Virginia. Unanticipated was the arrival of Union cavalry coming from the south under Gen. Philip H. Sheridan's command. That evening Union Brig. Gen. George Armstrong Custer successfully led some of the cavalry against the Confederate supply trains at the nearby Appomattox Station. Although shaken, Lee hoped to break through to Lynchburg the next day. On the morning of April 9, Lee ordered his cavalry, under the command of Gen. John B. Gordon, to attack Sheridan's cavalry, which had blocked the Richmond-Lynchburg Stage Road. Lee commanded an army of nearly 27,000 soldiers, which paled in comparison to Grant's force of some 63,000 troops, but he still intended to force his way through Union lines. The Confederate cavalry initially held their own and even succeeded in driving the Union horsemen from their position atop a nearby ridge. However, Gordon saw thousands of Union troops quickly approaching and sent word to Lee that his position was hopeless unless the infantry supported them. Lee's infantry, however, was engaged with Grant's Army of the James, which had approached the Confederates from the west under cover of night. Faced with no route of escape to Lynchburg, Lee agreed to negotiate terms of surrender. In a statement about her husband, Mary Custis Lee remarked that "General Lee is not the Confederacy." Her assessment was spot on, for the Confederacy still lived. Gen. Joseph E. Johnston's army--the next largest after Lee's still at war--was operating in North Carolina. Lt. Gen. Richard Taylor controlled forces in Alabama, Mississippi, and part of Louisiana. Lt. Gen. Edmund Kirby Smith's men were west of the Mississippi, and Brig. Gen. Stand Watie was in command of an Indian unit in the Far West. Nathan Bedford Forrest had men in Tennessee, Alabama, and Mississippi.

This was an amazing museum with many beautiful pieces. Do y'all a favor and take a look. It gives a…read morebeautiful perspective and shows how far we have come since as a nation

I have gone to several theatrical events since I was 10 years old. I have loved almost all of them…read more But as a Virginian I only have had only one favorite which is Landmark Theater in Richmond. Last night was the first time I attended Academy Theater in Lynchburg and I now have a second favorite! I am so thankful it went so well as it was my husbands very first theatrical event. We also have tickets to the Nutcracker and he looks forward to going! He was actually interested in going to another event besides both of those. I think he is on his way to being a theatrical junkie! He said he liked the screen that translated italian to english so he could follow and understand what was going on. He and I both were also glad that when the Director??? welcomed everyone that she did not make any political affiliations which was very welcoming. 10 stars to Academy Theater!!

The historic theatre is truly a gorgeous space. We have been to two concerts here and it feels…read moreworth getting dressed up and being out late. The sound system is amazing, and the seats are very comfortable for theatre seating.