Lynchburg, VA – [July 23, 2025] – The Board of Directors of the Downtown Lynchburg Association (DLA) is pleased to announce the hiring of Stacy Garrett as the organization’s next Executive Director. Garrett will officially begin her role on August 27th.For the past twenty years, Garrett has served as the Executive Director of the Miller Home for Girls in Lynchburg, where she built a reputation for strong leadership, community collaboration, and organizational growth. She holds a B.S. in Elementary Education
Asheigh Meyer / LYH250 Chairman email:Ashleigh@gravegarden.orgWebsite:www.gravegarden.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASELYH250 Book Launch — A Good and Pleasant Company **Celebrating 250 Years of Central Virginia’s Remarkable LivesLynchburg, VA — July 15, 2024 — As the United States prepares to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 2026, the City of Lynchburg has launched its own commemorative efforts. Just as it did in 1976, the City Council has appointed a
REMINDER - On Thursday, July 17, between 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., the City of Lynchburg will host a Community Information Meeting for citizens to learn about the upcoming Breezewood Drive Improvement Project. The meeting will take place at Heritage Baptist Church, 219 Breezewood Drive. The project aims to increase usability and improve safety for vehicle and pedestrian traffic on and along a 3,000-foot section of Breezewood Drive, located off of US 221 near the western limits of the city. Improvements
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