Thousands are expected to visit Lynchburg and the region to attend the Sesquicentennial events in Appomattox and experience what life was like 150 years ago when Generals Lee and Grant made history. The Lynchburg Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau (LRCVB) expects many of these visitors will stay in the Lynchburg area and many locals will take advantage of our proximity to Appomattox. In order to quell potential traffic issues on US 460 for the days of the event, the LRCVB is partnering with Appomattox County to provide free shuttle service during the busiest times of the festivities. Shuttle buses will run from 7am into late eveningThursday - Sunday, April 9th - 12th, 2015.
The LRCVB is calling for volunteers to help give guests and locals utilizing the shuttles a positive experience. Volunteers will assist people find shuttle stops and get folks acclimated to the Appomattox schedule and locations. Other volunteers will ride the shuttles and highlight downtown amenities for riders to enjoy upon their return. Shifts will be 4 hours each and there will be a brief volunteer training on Tuesday, April 7th from 11am - noon or 1pm -2pm in the City Council Chamber, 900 Church Street.
Please contact Sue Downs-Loyd at sue.downs-loyd@lynchburgva.gov or 434-485-7296 for more details and to volunteer! Also go to: discoverLynchburg.org to see all of the events being held in Lynchburg and Appomattox to celebrate the end of the Civil War!
