 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: New exhibit: "In Honor of the 80th Anniversary of D-Day, June 6, 1944 - Dr. Robert Ware of Amherst" on display June through September 2024
The Monacan People - permanent display *** Programs & Events *** - Sunday, October 6, 2024 at 2:30 PM- Paranormal Happenings at Kearfott-Wood House Come find out what Virginia Infinity Paranormal discovered during their midnight adventure at the Museum. Admission: interactive toys for dog/cat or a can of Purina kitten/puppy food for the Humane Society of Amherst County
*** - Saturday, October 26, 2024, 5:30 PM to 8 PM - Ghost Walk - It Happened in Lowesville Tickets go on sale Friday, October 4, 2024 Join us for a one + hour spirited walking tour of downtown Amherst Tour times: 5:30, 6:00, 6:20, 6:40, 7:00, 7:20, 7:40, 8:00 $12 for adults, $5 for children under 12 Prepayment required to reserve tour time! $15 for walkups Call the Museum at 434-946-9068 for tickets and reservations. *** - Sunday, November 10, 2:30 PM - Vanishing Villages: Bethel/Salt Creek Presented by Paul Kilgore and Doug Macleod *** - Sunday, December 8, 2024 - Holiday Open House details TBA *** .................................................... 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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