ANNE SPENCER HOUSE AND GARDEN MUSEUM

LYNCHBURG, VA

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The Anne Spencer House and Garden Museum, located in Lynchburg, VA, is a historic house museum and a popular tourist destination. The house was built in 1900 by Anne Spencer, an African-American poet and civil rights activist, and her husband, Edward. The house is part of a complex that includes the Spencer family’s home, a separate garage-turned-guesthouse, and a garden. The house and garden have been lovingly restored to reflect their original style and character.

The house is a two-story, red-brick structure and is furnished with antiques and artifacts. It is a testament to Anne Spencer’s love of literature and the arts, as well as her commitment to civil rights, and is decorated with books, photographs, and artwork. The house is open to the public for guided tours, and visitors can explore the rooms and learn about Anne Spencer’s life and accomplishments.

The garden is a stunning example of an early 20th-century garden, with a variety of trees, shrubs, and plants, as well as a series of terraces and paths. There is also a small gazebo where visitors can sit and enjoy the beauty of the garden. The garden has been restored to its original glory and is a peaceful, serene place to escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.

The Anne Spencer House and Garden Museum is a unique, historic destination that offers visitors a glimpse into the life of Anne Spencer and her family. With its beautiful house and garden, the museum offers a unique, educational experience.

ANNE SPENCER HOUSE AND GARDEN MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in LYNCHBURG VA. US MID #8405100227

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).

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ANNE SPENCER HOUSE AND GARDEN MUSEUM
1313 PIERCE STREET
LYNCHBURG
VA
24501

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ANNE SPENCER HOUSE AND GARDEN MUSEUM Information

MID # 8405100227
Name ANNE SPENCER HOUSE AND GARDEN MUSEUM
Alternate Name ANNE SPENCER HOUSE AND GARDEN MUSEUM
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 105214709
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 37.403983, -79.151801
CODES FIPS State Code: 51
FIPS County Code: 680
US Census Tract: 001100
US Census Block: 1021