Lynchburg Museum and Visitor Center Opens New Vietnam War Exhibit
The Lynchburg Museum & Visitor Center has a new two-part exhibit titled “Lynchburg & The Vietnam War.” Part I of the exhibit will open for First Fridays on November 7, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. This is the first comprehensive exhibit about the Vietnam War and its impact on the Hill City in Central Virginia. The Vietnam War touched countless lives at home and abroad throughout the 1960’s and 1970’s. In Lynchburg, families waited anxiously, students debated, and communities faced loss. Twenty-seven
City of Lynchburg Selects Operator for New Riverfront Park Amphitheater
For Immediate Release: October 21, 2025 City of Lynchburg Selects Operator for New Riverfront Park Amphitheater LYNCHBURG, Va. – The City of Lynchburg has partnered with Mason Lane Entertainment to manage, promote and operate the new Riverfront Park Amphitheater, a 5,000-capacity venue that will drive tourism, economic development and community connection through live music and cultural events. This partnership marks a major milestone in the decades-long vision to create a vibrant cultural and
City of Lynchburg to Hold Press Conference for Amphitheater Announcement
Media Advisory for Immediate Release: October 20, 2025 City of Lynchburg to Hold Press Conference for Amphitheater Announcement LYNCHBURG, Va. – The City of Lynchburg will host a media event on Tuesday to announce the selected operator for the new Riverfront Park Amphitheater. The announcement marks an important milestone in the City’s long-term vision to create a vibrant cultural hub in Downtown Lynchburg. The selection of a professional operator represents the next step toward realizing a
Visitor Center and Lynchburg Museum Announce Change in Operating Hours
LYNCHBURG, Va. - Due to budgetary reductions, the operating hours for the Lynchburg Visitor Center and the Lynchburg Museum, located at 901 Court Street, will shift to a new schedule effective Monday, July 7. The Visitor Center and Lynchburg Museum will be open Wednesday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Sunday, 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. (always with free admission) and closed Monday and Tuesday. The Visitor Center serves as a key resource for visitors and residents seeking information on local
