African American Heritage Program A Program of the Virginia Foundation for the Humanities
Search
Search by Region
Regions of Virginia
Central Virginia Shenandoah Valley Northern Virginia Heart of Appalachia Southwest/VA Highlands Eastern Shore Chesapeake Bay Tidewater & Hampton Roads
Search by Keyword
  • close

Virginia Foundation for the Humanities

Support Heritage

Pack Your Suitcase

Plan a trip or create a lesson plan with your favorite heritage sites!
Log in | Create Account

Program Sponsors

Verizon Jamestown 2007

Heritage Sites & Organizations

General Info

Site Type: Museum or Cultural Center

Historical Significance:

The Legacy Museum of African American History is dedicated to collecting, preserving, and storing historic artifacts, documents, and memorabilia relating to significant contributions of the African American community in Lynchburg and its environs.

Physical Description:

Victorian structure centrally located in a predominatly African American Lynchburg neighborhood. Adjacent to the historic Old City Cemetery.

Quick Facts

Geographical & Contact Info

Larger Map [Directions]

*locations are approximate

General

  • Handicap Access: No
  • Open to the Public: Yes
  • Public Access Restricted: yes

Media

Images

  • Legacy Museum
 

The Virginia African American Heritage Program is a program of The Virginia Foundation for the Humanities
145 Ednam Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22903-4629 • ph: 434.924.3296 • fax: 434.296.4714 • aahv@virginia.edu