 In case of inclement weather the Museum will be closed if the schools are closed. ........................................................................................ Upcoming Programs, Exhibits, and Events... ***All programs, exhibits and events are subject to change*** Please contact the Museum for further information about any programs or events. **Programs and events are free and open to the public except where a fee or restriction is noted.** *** Exhibits: "Coming Home to Amherst: Paintings by Horace & Elizabeth Nottingham Day" November 2024 through February 2025
The Monacan People - permanent display *** Programs & Events *** 2025 Programs: - Thomas Jefferson meets Charlene d'Paris - Postponed, new date to be announced with Bill Barker as Thomas Jefferson and reporter Jeff Taylor *** - Sunday, February 9, Coming Home: Researching African American Roots, at 2:30 PM - Discussion panel in partnership with Amherst Glebe Arts Response (AGAR) and Amherst County Courthouse *** - February 22 & 24, and March 1 & 20 - African American Genealogy Workshops - All workshops run from 10 AM to 12:30 PM Workshops include assisted research in both the Museum research library and the archives at the Courthouse *** - March 16 - Vanishing Villages: Clifford by Sandi Esposito, 2:30 PM - .................................................... We have a Facebook Page and a Facebook group! The Muse: Winter Spring Newsletter 2023 (Our newsletter) |
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Our MissionFounded 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 those collections to provide educational experiences for people of all ages. To contact us by phone: (434) 946-9068 To contact us by mail: P.O. Box 741, Amherst, VA 24521 To contact us by email: staff@amherstcountymuseum.org.
Director: Octavia Starbuck Executive Board: Mrs. Judy Faris, President Mrs. Midge Elliott, Vice President Mrs. Faye Brown, Treasurer Mrs. Ellen Craig, Secretary & Vice Treasurer Mrs. Cynthia Hicks Rev. Darnell Winston Mr. Paul Kilgore Mr. Steve Walker Dr. Verna Reynolds Sellers Mr. Michael R. Cargill Mrs. Leona Wilkins, Emeritus
The Amherst County Museum & Historical Society is a private non-profit and is supported by memberships and donations. You can support us by making donations or registering with Shop for Museums when you do your online shopping! |
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