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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

September 26
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

Annual Tour and Patron PartySeptember 27, 2009
Annual Tour and Patrons’ Party

Oakwood Place & Lee Circle

Tour: 1:00-4:30 p.m. ($20 per person)

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

 

Ghostwalk Lynchburg Historic District TourOctober 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