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Welcome!

Overview

Welcome to the Amherst County Museum & Historical Society. This page is devoted to providing information on our activities, resources, services and history. To this end, this website is divided into the following sections:

  • What's New: Updates on happenings at the Amherst County Museum

  • History: Historical information on the Amherst County Museum and Amherst County

  • Genealogy: Resources for genealogists available at the Amherst County Museum

  • Library: Describes some of the research material available in our library

  • Membership: Become a member of the Amherst County Museum & Historical Society

  • Visit Us: Amherst County Museum hours, directions on how to find us, and other contact information


 Amherst County Museum

Annual Yard Sale

Come join us on Saturday, June 7, for our annual yard sale fundraiser! The Museum is a private organization that derives its support from its members and donors. The Annual Yard Sale is a major component of its fundraising, so come out and support the Museum!

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Memorial Day Holiday

The Museum will be closed from Saturday, May 24 through Monday, May 26

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2008--The Museum in Bloom!
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1903 Confederate Reunion Photograph

Help us identify these men!


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The regular Museum schedule: Open from 10 a.m. until noon and from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday.


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Mission

Founded in 1976, the Amherst County Museum & Historical Society collects and preserves the heritage of Amherst County, VA.


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 email: achmuseum@aol.com

To contact us by phone: (434) 946-9068

To contact us by mail: P.O. Box 741, Amherst, VA 24521

Please note that genealogical inquiries should be made in writing.

You are visitor number since April 24, 2008

Updated 05/09/2008