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🪦🕯️ Old City Cemetery’s Candlelight Tours are back for their 19th year! From October 1–23, journey through more than two...
10/02/2026

🪦🕯️ Old City Cemetery’s Candlelight Tours are back for their 19th year! From October 1–23, journey through more than two centuries of Lynchburg history as five haunted histories unfold throughout the cemetery. This year, Old City Cemetery is partnering with Endstation Theatre Company at Randolph College to bring stories from the past to life along the candlelit paths. These popular tours sell out quickly, so grab your tickets while you can!

📅 October 1–23
♿ Non-walking accessible matinee: October 11 at 2 PM

Visit Old City Cemetery Museums & Arboretum and Endstation Theatre Company to learn more and get your tickets! 🕯️ (Photos from 2025 tours)

09/23/2026

If your ideal getaway includes stepping inside historic homes, uncovering local stories, exploring places from the past, and maybe a ghost tour after dark, this one’s for you 💛 Find your LYH history, save this itinerary for later, and find the full itinerary at the link in our bio!

🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ We are less than one week away from the 52nd The Virginia 10 Miler! Race day returns to LYH on Saturday, Septem...
09/21/2026

🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ We are less than one week away from the 52nd The Virginia 10 Miler! Race day returns to LYH on Saturday, September 26, and we can’t wait to see runners, walkers, families, and fans come together for one of Lynchburg’s most iconic traditions. 🎉

📅 Races & Times:
Virginia 10 Miler: 8 a.m.
Virginia 4+ Miler: 8 a.m.
Virginia 4+ Mile Walk: 8:10 a.m.

📣 Cheer Zones:
🏁 Start/Finish at E.C. Glass High School
🌄 Along Langhorne Road
🌳 Rivermont Ave. through Riverside Park

Whether you’re taking on the course or cheering from the sidelines, there are plenty of ways to be part of the excitement! After the race, runners and families can head back to E.C. Glass High School for complimentary food & drinks, live music, massages, kids activities, and the awards ceremony.

And the celebration doesn’t stop at the finish line! 🍻 From 3–7 p.m., head downtown to The Water Dog for the 11th Mile After Party, happening alongside The Water Dog’s 10th anniversary celebration. Enjoy live entertainment, a special Oktoberfest menu, race awards pickup, and more. Plus, the first 100 attendees will receive a Virginia 10 Miler pint glass!

From the starting line to the after party, get ready for a full day of celebrating the Virginia 10 Miler in LYH! 💛🏃‍♀️

Celebrate fall at one of Lynchburg’s favorite traditions! 🍂🏛️ Day at the Point returns to the beautiful grounds of Point...
09/18/2026

Celebrate fall at one of Lynchburg’s favorite traditions! 🍂🏛️ Day at the Point returns to the beautiful grounds of Point of Honor on Saturday, October 3 from 10 AM - 4 PM! Hosted by the Lynchburg Museum System, the event features costumed interpreters and historic demonstrations, farm animals, free abbreviated house tours, food trucks, horse-drawn carriage rides and more. FREE and open to the public!

09/16/2026

50 years of books, toys, stories & a whole lot of LYH memories. 📚🧸✨

Since 1976, Givens Books & Little Dickens has grown from a little bookstore into a beloved Lynchburg staple, welcoming generations through its doors to browse, explore and find something special.

Be sure to add a stop at Givens to your next day exploring LYH and grab a coffee or bite from Troublemaker Cafe while you wander the shelves. ☕️❤️

Celebrate creativity in LYH at the 53rd Annual LynchburgArtFestival! 🎨✨ Explore an incredible showcase of local and regi...
09/15/2026

Celebrate creativity in LYH at the 53rd Annual LynchburgArtFestival! 🎨✨ Explore an incredible showcase of local and regional artists at this Saturday, September 19 from 10 AM–4 PM at E.C. Glass High School. Hosted by the historic Lynchburg Art Club, this annual tradition brings together art, creativity, and community for one of the City’s longest-running arts and culture events for over 50 years. Come experience LYH’s thriving art scene and support the artists who make it so special!

🌧️ Rain Date: Sunday, September 20

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