Lyh250

05/26/2026

For those of you who have been asking, the wait is over! Givens Books Little Dickens , one of our amazing local partners, has received their books and “A Good and Pleasant Company” will be in the shelves very soon so go and check it out! Other places you’ll find the book include the Lynchburg Museum System and Old City Cemetery Museums and Arboretum, as well as online at the Lynchburg Historical Foundation website www.lynchburghistoricalfoundation.org

We’re so proud of this project, what a great way to celebrate 250 years!!

05/15/2026

With Givens Books Little Dickens – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

05/13/2026

A project LYH250 has been working on for over a year has finally come to a beautiful completion! The book, "A Good and Pleasant Company," has arrived at the LYH Lynchburg Historical Foundation headquarters and is ready for distribution! This book represents the combined efforts of over 60 contributing authors and researchers, plus hours of editing and structuring thanks to Drs. Clifton and Dorothy Bundy Potter. It looks even better than I imagined it would thanks to Blackwell Press. And another special thanks goes out to Nancy Young, who has championed this book everywhere she's gone, collecting orders and donations along the way. A whole community has rallied around this project and it's really incredible to see. The stories captured in these pages are stories that deserve to be told, and we're so glad we get to share them with you.

If you pre-ordered this book, then it's available for you to pick up and you should be receiving an email with instructions on how to accomplish that. If you have NOT ordered it, it will soon be available for purchase around town at Givens Books Little Dickens, and a few other locations. I'll put out a list very soon.
America250 VA250 - American Revolution 250 Commission

04/17/2026

Free Event this weekend join in. Refreshments, great seminar. School of Business, free parking.

https://www.liberty.edu/arts-sciences/history/250th-commemorative-conference/?fbclid=IwVERTSARPk_dleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAwzNTA2ODU1MzE3MjgAAR5eMS0dvPzxoSJdquh9JRjASXj-HRnjMQTXaR6s6NfgtRuNn7A2pSBJAGQP4A_aem_K8QKYmcN5O2jOeN3HxUxPwhttps://www.liberty.edu/arts-sciences/history/250th-commemorative-conference/?fbclid=IwVERTSARPk_dleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAwzNTA2ODU1MzE3MjgAAR5eMS0dvPzxoSJdquh9JRjASXj-HRnjMQTXaR6s6NfgtRuNn7A2pSBJAGQP4A_aem_K8QKYmcN5O2jOeN3HxUxPw

Join Liberty University for a multidisciplinary academic conference commemorating the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States.

03/17/2026

🍀 From the banks of the James to 250 years of American spirit…
Lynchburg knows how to celebrate history — and today, we’re adding a little Irish charm to the timeline.

As we commemorate America’s 250th birthday, we raise a toast to the stories, the strength, and the soul of our city.

Happy St. Patrick’s Day from LYH250
— Where legacy lives and community leads.





LYH250 | Lynchburg Historical https://share.google/iHyYtUZCiGo7Msfhx

02/18/2026

The historic Academy Center of the Arts is BUSY this year, with several events celebrating America's 250th birthday. Check out these upcoming events:

The Academy Center of the Arts is honored to take part in Virginia’s VA250 commemoration, celebrating 250 years since the American Revolution. Join us for performances and programs that highlight Virginia’s role in our nation’s founding and bring history to life for today’s audiences.

02/12/2026

Going to be outstanding! Free to the public.

Please join us April 17th & 18th.
This event is free and open to the public.
https://www.liberty.edu/history250

02/09/2026

Mark your calendars!

Please join us April 17th & 18th.
This event is free and open to the public.
https://www.liberty.edu/history250

12/21/2025

12/21/2025

The Roanoke Explore Park is celebrating at Illuminights! Totally recommend takinga trip to see the incredible light display, get some hot chocolate, and finish up your Christmas shopping at the artisan market.