Night at the Museum

The Lynchburg Museum at the Old Court House will host Night at the Museum for children ages 7-12 on Friday, February 12 (almost sold out!!!), 2010, from 6 - 11 p.m. Activities include a scavenger hunt, living history program, a visit with nocturnal animals from the Nature Zone, tour of Monument Terrace, pizza, and a movie.

Space is limited so get your reservations in early. The fee is $20 per child. Contact Rachel Deddens, Museum Educator for more information: (434) 455-4424 or rachel.deddens@lynchburgva.gov

Night at the Museum Video Link...Click Here!!!

February 15:  President’s Day
Museum and Point of Honor free to visitors

February 27:  Hearth Cooking Class

Help prepare and eat a meal cooked in the hearth kitchen at Point of Honor 2 pm to 5 pm
$20 per person reserve early

March 6:  Old Dominion Songsters: Traditional Blues in Virginia - Exhibit Opening & Concert

Virginia birthed a variety of blues music and musicians -- join us at the Museum from 3 pm to 5 pm
to hear more and to view the exhibit on loan from the Library of Virginia. Performance by Sheryl Warner
and the Southside Homewreckers of Richmond Free

April 20:  Garden Day

Point of Honor is free to visitors from 10 am - 5 pm and the Museum is free from 10 am - 4 pm.
Point of Honor will feature lectures at 11 am with Nancy Rice on “Daffodils and Table Settings”
and at 2 pm with James Henderson on “Landscaping Edibles” Tea and light refreshments served

May 6:  Homeschooler's Day

Homeschoolers are invited to tour the Museum and Point of Honor from 10 - 4 and learn about our
varied educational opportunities. Free to Homeschoolers

May 31:  Memorial Day

Museum and Point of Honor free to visitors

June 19:  Stories of the James River Canal

Join author Nancy Marion at the Museum at 1:30 pm following the batteau launch to hear some of the
rich stories from along the James River and Kanawha Canal Free

June 21-25:  Discover Lynchburg Summer Camp for Kids

Children ages 9-12 enjoy a week long day camp from 9 am -- 3 pm daily Visits to historic sites,
police department, fire station, City Hall, and picnic on Percival’s Island $50 per child
reserve early

July 4:  Independence Day
Museum and Point of Honor free to visitors

July 19-23:   Discover Lynchburg Summer Camp For Adults
Explorers age 13 and up enjoy a week-long camp from 9 am to 3 pm daily. Learn the rich history of
Lynchburg and about our City today. $50 per person reserve early

August 14:   Care of Historic Items

Curator Greg Krueger will show you how to preserve family treasures--photographs, textiles, silver,
and more in this hour- long program at 4 pm at the Museum Free

September 6:   Labor Day

Museum and Point of Honor free to visitors

Oct 2:   Day at the Point

Day at the Point offers a look at life in Lynchburg in the early 19th century--house tours, living history
demonstrations, batteau, period music, kids activities, food and beverage 10 am -- 3 pm Free Admission

November 11:   Veteran’s Day

Museum and Point of Honor free to visitors

December 5:   Christmas Open House
See Point of Honor decorated for a circa 1815 holiday celebration with native greens, yule log, and other customs of the
period from noon to 4 pm Free

Daily Tours
Monday–Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.;

Sunday, Noon to 4:00 p.m.
Personalized tours given on the half hour. Please call ahead during inclement weather to verify hours of operation. (434) 455.6226 or (434) 847.1867

Demonstrations
Seasonal programs at Point of Honor include cooking demonstrations using traditional recipes from the region. These are prepared in the open-hearth and brick oven of the re-constructed plantation kitchen. (434) 455.6226 or (434) 847.1867

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