Avoca Museum, Altavista Virginia 19th Century American Queen Anne Architecture

South of Lynchburg in Altavista, the Avoca Museum is the home-site of Colonel Charles Lynch, the Revolutionary patriot and brother of John Lynch, founder of Lynchburg. The house is an excellent example of 19th Century American Queen Anne architecture. The property was given to the Town in the 1980s and is operated by the non-profit Avoca Museum and Historical Society. The house is an excellent example of 19th Century American Queen Anne architecture. The property was given to the Town in the 1980s and is operated by the non-profit Avoca Museum and Historical Society. The house contains a unique collection of local antiques, including Native American artifacts and Civil War memorabilia. Avoca also hosts an annual wine festival in late September.

Hours of operation: (April 20, 2008 - October 31, 2008)

Thursday and Friday 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Saturday and Sunday 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Open year round for rentals and group tours (10 or more)