ROCKBRIDGE HISTORICAL SOCIETY

LEXINGTON, VA

scene at a Blue Ridge Parkway "overlook"
scene at a Blue Ridge Parkway "overlook" Credit: Retronaut

Rockbridge Historical Society is a non-profit organization located in Lexington, Virginia, dedicated to preserving and promoting the rich history of the Rockbridge County area. Founded in 1956, the society aims to educate the community about the region's past by collecting and preserving historical artifacts, documents, and photographs.

The society operates out of a historic building known as the Alexander-Withrow House, which was built in 1789 and served as a residence for several prominent figures in the area's history. The house now serves as a museum showcasing various exhibits and collections that highlight the region's history.

Additionally, the Rockbridge Historical Society hosts regular events, lectures, and tours that provide visitors with an in-depth understanding of the area's past. These events include historic house tours, walking tours of downtown Lexington, and special exhibits.

The society also offers research assistance to individuals looking to learn more about their family history or the history of the area. With a vast collection of documents, photographs, and other historical materials, the Rockbridge Historical Society is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the area's past.

Overall, the Rockbridge Historical Society plays a vital role in preserving and promoting the rich history of the Rockbridge County area, and is a must-visit for anyone interested in local history.

ROCKBRIDGE HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in LEXINGTON VA. US MID #8405100294

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). 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).

Contact ROCKBRIDGE HISTORICAL SOCIETY

ROCKBRIDGE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 1409
LEXINGTON
VA
24450-1409

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ROCKBRIDGE HISTORICAL SOCIETY Information

MID # 8405100294
Name ROCKBRIDGE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 237090646
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 65,273
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 37.786706, -79.454784
CODES FIPS State Code: 51
FIPS County Code: 678
US Census Tract: 930500
US Census Block: 5002