On Friday, July 5 we have an exciting First Friday planned. Before you head to the fireworks in Downtown Lynchburg, stop at Vector Space for our Independence Day themed activities! This free, family-friendly event will offer three different hands-on activities: quill making, prints of the Declaration of Independence, and foam cut Founding Fathers heads. Don’t miss it! Bring your friends […]
Thomas Jefferson held July 4th as “the only birthday I ever commemorate…” Bring your family and friends out to Poplar Forest, his Bedford County retreat, to celebrate the 248th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in historic style. Enjoy colonial-style entertainment, demonstrations by colonial artisans and craftspeople, archaeological displays, old-fashioned children’s activities, a reading of the Declaration […]
Integrate new watercolor techniques and skills with local artist Betty Leary. All supplies provided. Register by two days in advance.
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 […]
Sharpen your painting skills with guidance and create a different masterpiece each month using acrylic paints on an 8×10 canvas. All supplies provided. Register 3 days in advance.
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.
Make a landscape scene come alive as local artist, Rodney Laughon, instructs participants step-by-step how to paint in oils on canvas. Students can bring their own brushes. Register by two days in advance.
Integrate new watercolor techniques and skills with local artist Betty Leary. All supplies provided. Register by two days in advance.
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 […]