Craddock Terry Hotel in Historic Downtown Lynchburg has been named a member of Historic Hotels of America (HHA). The hotel joins just 10 others in Virginia having this distinction.
Upcoming Events
May 16
Corks & Forks
3rd. Annual Wine Event
Join us to sample great wine and delectable food while contributing to saving and preserving Lynchburg’s History.
Back by popular demand local jazz artist Paul Brunett
Historic Miller Claytor House
Riverside Park
4:00 – 7:00 PM
Members - $30.00
Non Members - $40.00
RSVP by Friday May 7th
June 6th
Garden Tea Party
2:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Location: Historic Miller Claytor House
Enjoy a delightful afternoon of tea and tidbits
The Foundation Board of Directors will be delighted to pour you some tea and serve you delectable goodies while you sit a spell. What better way to spend a summer afternoon than at the lovely historic Miller Claytor house and gardens.
Members – Adults $10.00 - Children 11 and younger $3.00
Non Members - Adults $15.00 - Children 11 and younger $5.00
Seating is limited so please RSVP by Friday May 28th
Annual Tour and Patrons’ Party
Diamond Hill Historic District
October 21, 22, 23
Ghosts of Historic Lynchburg
Location: Federal Hill Historic District
Sponsored by Tharp Funeral Home and Crematory
December 4
“The Night Before Christmas”
2:00 pm
Location: Historic Miller Claytor House
Before you head out to the Christmas Parade, join us for a reading of the “Night Before Christmas”, refreshments and a visit from
“the right jolly old elf”
Fee to be determined
All events and programs are open to the public – for information please call the Foundation office 528-5353.
Recent Events
September 27, 2009
Annual Tour and Patrons’ Party
Oakwood Place & Lee Circle
Tour: 1:00-4:30 p.m. ($20 per person)
- 107 Lee Circle (circa 1925)
- 109 Oakwood Place (circa 1927)
- 119 Oakwood Place (circa 1924)
- 120 Oakwood Place (circa 1946)
- 3204 Rivermont Avenue (circa 1925)
Patrons’ Party: 6:00-8:30 p.m.
($75 tour & party)
106 Oakwood Place (circa 1914)
Help raise funds for preservation while enjoying a cocktail buffet, music and a fabulous raffle.
Tickets available for purchase after September 11th at Status Symbol Antiques in Wyndhurst, High Peak Sportswear, Boonsboro Pharmacy, and the Dancing Leaf Florist & Gallery on 5th street. All Proceeds benefit LHF Programs. Additional Parking at First Presbyterian Church on VES Road
For more information and tickets, please call (434) 528-5353.
October 16, 2009
Antique Preview Party (benefits the Foundation)
Pineapple Promotions Antique Show
James River Conference Center
6:00 – 9:00
October 22, 23, 24, 2009
Ghosts of Historic Lynchburg
Garland Hill Historic District
Enjoy an evening walking Garland Hill Historic District with a guide that will delight & entertain you with stories of the haunts of days bone by. Walk will start at the Gilliam House, 405 Madison Street, continue through the neighborhood and finish back where you started to have refreshments on the porch.
Starting at 6:30 p.m., running every 15 to 20 minutes. Last walk at 8:30 p.m. $10.00 Adults - $5.00 Children. Tickets will be sold at 6:00 p.m. each night at the site, first come first served. No rain dates. Group reservations for 15 or more may be made in advance by calling the Foundation office.
All proceeds from this event will go to the Garland Hill Historical Society and the Lynchburg Historical Foundation.
For more information call (434) 528-5353.
Sponsored by Tharp Funeral Home and Crematory
