The history of the Revolution can be felt everywhere in Virginia, from the mountains to the beaches. Learn about the American Revolution and Independence and how Virginia helped shape our nation at these attractions and museums.
Amherst County Museum and Historical SocietyFounded in 1976, the mission of the Amherst County Museum & Historical Society is to discover, collect and preserve objects related to the history and genealogy of Amherst County. The Museum & Historical Society shall exhibit, interpret and offer tho... Read More
Amherst DepotThe first depot in Amherst (then known as Dearborn) was built in the late 1800s for the Orange and Alexandria Railroad. This depot would be replaced in November 1913 by the Southern Railway when it took over the O&A and expanded its operation in Amhe... Read More
Bear Mountain Indian Mission SchoolThe Monacan Indians have regarded Bear Mountain in Amherst County as the spiritual center of their community for hundreds of years. A small group of Monacans survived the encroachment of Europeans into their territory and has remained in the Amherst ... Read More
Brightwell's MillBrightwell's Mill has been a staple of the Lynchburg area since before the 1820's, having been rebuilt in the August of 1942 following historical flooding, which breached the dam, and destroyed most of the mill. Since its establishment, it has served... Read More
Edgewood HouseBuilt in 1818 by Arthur B. Davies, the Greek Revival-style Edgewood was intended to be an exceptional house on a knoll overlooking the intersection of the Old Stage Road and another county route—today’s Main and Garland Streets in the Town of Amherst... Read More
Fort RiverviewA Confederate fortification located six miles east of Lynchburg in Amherst County, Fort Riverview is strategically situated atop a steep ridge overlooking the James River. This well-preserved defensive work contains artillery emplacements that defend... Read More