Amherst County Museum and Historical Society

Welcome To The Amherst County Museum And Historical Society 154 South Main St - PO Box 741 Amherst, VA 24521 434-946-9068 staff@amherstcountymuseum.org _____________________________________________________________________________________ The Museum Exhibits and Research Library are open to the public Tuesday - Friday, 10 AM to 4 PM Restrictions Apply for Research Library: *Visits are by prearranged appointment only May be closed noon to 1 PM.

In case of inclement weather the Museum will be closed if the schools are closed.

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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.**

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Exhibits:

"Century of War" - Military Exhibit opens May 2025

The Monacan People - permanent display

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Programs & Events

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2025 Programs:

- Sunday, May 11 at 2:30 PM -

Batteaux and Banjos

Presented by Martin E. Liebschner, Chief Ranger for Visitor Experiences at James River Park

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- Sunday, June 15 at 2:30 PM -

Dr. John Jay Terrell of the Pesthouse

Presented by Charlie Driscoll

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- Saturday, August 9, 10 AM to 3:30 PM -

Colonial Day

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We have a Facebook Page and a Facebook group!

The Muse: Winter Spring Newsletter 2023 (Our newsletter)

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. 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!

Updated 7 May 2025