THE DIAMOND HILL HISTORICAL SOCIETY LYNCHBURG VIRGINIA

LYNCHBURG, VA

The Diamond Hill Historical Society is a non-profit organization located in Lynchburg, Virginia. Its mission is to preserve and promote the history and culture of the Diamond Hill neighborhood, which was once a thriving African American community.

The society was founded in 1982 and is run by a board of directors and a group of dedicated volunteers. It operates out of the Diamond Hill Baptist Church, which was built in 1898 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The society offers a variety of programs and events throughout the year, including walking tours of the neighborhood, lectures on local history, and cultural celebrations. It also maintains a small museum with exhibits on the history of Diamond Hill and its residents.

In addition to its educational activities, the society is also involved in community outreach and advocacy. It works to preserve historic buildings and landmarks in Diamond Hill and to promote economic development in the neighborhood.

Overall, the Diamond Hill Historical Society is an important resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of Lynchburg, Virginia, and the African American experience in the region.

THE DIAMOND HILL HISTORICAL SOCIETY LYNCHBURG VIRGINIA is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in LYNCHBURG VA. US MID #8405101002

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).

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• website: diamondhill.org

THE DIAMOND HILL HISTORICAL SOCIETY LYNCHBURG VIRGINIA
PO BOX 803
LYNCHBURG
VA
24505

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