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Museum noticed

March 5, 2013 Cecilia Hines Leave a comment

Amazement Square, a downtown Lynchburg institution, was nominated for the National Medal for Museum and Library Service, awarded annually to five museums and five libraries across the United States. The children’s museum is one of 33 finalists, competing against more than 17,000 museums across the country for the nomination, according to the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). “This […]

Preserving history is a critical need

October 9, 2012 kmcalpin Leave a comment

The Doughboy leans against his rock wall at the bottom of Monument Terrace, downtown Lynchburg. The butt of his rifle rests between his feet, the barrel held casually in one hand. For weeks, he reclines against the wall, waiting for help. Crafted in 1926, the Doughboy serves as a monument to the city’s soldiers who died in World War I. […]