Longwood Center for the Visual Arts
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.
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RedDoor104
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 […]
Kenbridge Community Center
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.
Lunenburg County Historical Society Driving Tour
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.
Central High School
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 […]
Drakes Branch Museum
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 […]
Pamplin Historical Park & The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier
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 […]
Petersburg National Battlefield – Five Forks Unit
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 […]
Poplar Grove National Cemetery
“Where Valor Proudly Sleeps” Places like Poplar Grove National Cemetery reflect the tragedy that befell the United States during the Civil War. Each simple headstone is a poignant reminder of the human cost of war.
Sutherland Station / Fork Inn
Fork Inn is a restored 14-room tavern built in 1803. It served as a stagecoach stop and was used as a hospital following one of the last Civil War battles. Furnishings are from the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. Civil War memorabilia include weapons, personal items, clothing, medical instruments and a Confederate soldier’s wooden leg.
