Our Mission
Founded 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. Cynthia Hicks, President
Mrs. Judy Faris, Vice President
Mrs. Faye Brown, Treasurer
Mrs. Ellen Craig, Secretary
Rev. Darnell Winston
Mr. Steve Walker
Dr. Verna Reynolds Sellers
Mr. Michael R. Cargill
Mr. Alan Nixon
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!
Updated 11 Feb 2026
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