Paradise Lake Family Campground is located in beautiful, Historic Appomattox County, Virginia. We are the most centrally located campground in the state of Virginia. We offer a family oriented camping facility with full services. You will enjoy a spring-fed lake and sandy beach area, as well as a swimming pool, park and picnic areas, playgrounds, arcade […]
The Colonial Theatre has a special place in the history of our community and in the lives of many of our residents. It has weathered many difficulties, including economic crises, as well as years of neglect at various times. The Colonial is one of the few remaining vaudeville theatres of its era in Virginia. Originally built in 1925, […]
A collaborative forum for students and faculty of Longwood University and the people of South Central Virginia to explore visual art and its relevance to everyday life.
Red Door 104 art studio is a place for artists and “want-to-be-artists.” Artists often work in solitude, so the owners created a space to gather, create, critique, inspire and feel connected. They offer art education in a non-threatening environment where people learn from professional artists. Red Door 104 hosts special events, birthday parties and paint […]
The Historic Kenbridge Community Center, built in 1921 and recently renovated, hosts community theatre, Chamber of Commerce concerts, and school shows. The Town of Victoria hosts Autumn Day the second Saturday in October and Small Town Christmas the first Saturday in December.
The Historic Lunenburg County Courthouse dates back to 1827 and is a good site to set off on the Lunenburg County Historical Society’s “Driving Tour of Lunenburg’s Historic Treasures”, a list of over 30 stops to see all the structures and sites devoted to our history.
Charlotte County – One of the 53 sites along the Civil Rights in Education Heritage Trail®. Central High School opened in 1939 and remained in operation until 1969 when schools were consolidated during integration. Central High Museum houses a unique collection of items that reflect the daily activities of students and recognize the accomplishments of […]
The Drakes Branch Museum is located on Drakes Main Street in the State Bank of Charlotte County (built in 1906.) The museum honors the railroad, industries, churches, schools, and farms that have been a part of the proud history of the community. The Drakes Branch Museum is open on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of […]
Journey back into the 19th Century at Pamplin Historical Park and The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier! Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, as a Virginia Historic Landmark, and as a National Historic Landmark, Pamplin Historical Park is recognized as one of America’s premier historical attractions and as the most innovative […]
The Five Forks Battlefield Unit of Petersburg National Battlefield is where the last major battle of the Siege of Petersburg was fought. The battle, known as the “Waterloo of the Confederacy” was fought on April 1, 1865, when Union soldiers, under the command of General Philip Sheridan, attacked Confederate troops being commanded by General George […]
