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Roaring Lynchburg exhibit on display through March 31, 2025Description
On Friday, February 7 the Lynchburg Museum will be open for First Fridays from 5pm to 7pm, showcasing the “Roaring Lynchburg: Social Life in 1925” exhibit. A short lecture will be given by the Academy Center of the Arts Archivist Bill Kershner, about popular entertainment in 1925.
Dr. Bill Kershner will give an illustrated presentation titled “Lynchburg Theaters in 1925.”
Dr. Kershner is Emeritus Professor of Theatre at Sweet Briar College, where he taught for 34 years before retiring in 2021. He now serves as Archivist for the Academy Center of the Arts. He received his Ph.D in Theatre History from the University of Southern California in 1981. He remains active in Lynchburg community theatre and is currently chair of the board of Commerce Street Theatre. He lives in Amherst with his wife, Nancy.
Admission is always free. See LynchburgMuseum.org for open days and hours, as well as other special events, programs, and guided tours throughout the year.
Please note, the Lynchburg Museum’s ADA entrance is currently being renovated and may be inaccessible at times in the coming months. Please call before visiting to ensure entry.
Who
All ages
Cost
FreeMore Info
Lynchburg Museum website: www.lynchburgmuseum.org
