PAXTON HOUSE HISTORICAL SOCIETY

BUENA VISTA, VA

abandoned house in Faulconerville, Virginia in Amherst County
abandoned house in Faulconerville, Virginia Credit: Retronaut

The Paxton House Historical Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the history and heritage of Buena Vista, Virginia. The society was founded in 1956 and is located in the historic Paxton House, a beautiful example of Greek Revival architecture, which was built in 1856.

The society's mission is to collect, preserve, and display artifacts and documents that tell the story of Buena Vista and its inhabitants. The society's collections include photographs, maps, books, and other items that offer insights into the area's rich cultural and social history.

The Paxton House Historical Society also hosts a variety of educational programs and events throughout the year. These include lectures, workshops, and guided tours of the Paxton House and other historic sites in the area. The society also partners with local schools and community organizations to promote awareness and appreciation of the region's history.

Membership in the Paxton House Historical Society is open to anyone who shares an interest in the history of Buena Vista and the surrounding area. Members receive a variety of benefits, including free admission to society events and discounts on merchandise in the society's gift shop.

Overall, the Paxton House Historical Society is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history and heritage of Buena Vista, Virginia. Its collections, programs, and events offer a fascinating window into the rich and varied past of this historic community.

PAXTON HOUSE HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in BUENA VISTA VA. US MID #8405100863

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).

abandoned house in Faulconerville, Virginia in Amherst County
Orion Riding the Pinnacle The constellation Orion passes over Pinnacle Ridge (~3000 feet ASL) on the South Fork of the Tye River looking southward. This timelapse is 360 frames that took over 3.5 hours to capture. There were a few planes, passing cars behind me, and what looked to be geostationary satellites that light and slowly faded out. This capture finished about one hour before the waning Moon rose. Canon EOS 6DMkII with a EF 24-70mm f/2.8L lens @ F/2.8 and T20 seconds processed in LRTimelapse 6.
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scene at a Blue Ridge Parkway "overlook"
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Contact PAXTON HOUSE HISTORICAL SOCIETY

PAXTON HOUSE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
2039 SYCAMORE AVENUE
BUENA VISTA
VA
24416

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PAXTON HOUSE HISTORICAL SOCIETY Information

MID # 8405100863
Name PAXTON HOUSE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 541924932
NTEECC A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 37.734049, -79.355698
CODES FIPS State Code: 51
FIPS County Code: 530
US Census Tract: 930600
US Census Block: 3022