Avoca, the principal architectural landmark of the Town of Altavista, is an American Queen Anne-style house, designed by architect J.M.B. Lewis and built in 1901. Designated a Virginia Historic Landmark and listed in the National Register of Historic Places, Avoca is the home site of Revolutionary Patriot Colonel Charles Lynch. The 1901 country Victorian home features American Indian artifacts and Civil War items. Open Thursday-Saturday 11am-3pm, Sunday 1:30-4:30pm, April 15-October 31.
Location:
1514 Main St, Altavista Virginia 24517
Telephone
804-369-1076
Other History nearby:
(Appomattox) Appomattox County Historical Museum
(Altavista) Avoca Museum
(Bedford) Bedford City/County Museum
(Bedford) Bedford Historic Meeting House
(Ferrum) Blue Ridge Institute and Museum
(Roanoke) History Museum of Western Virginia
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04/28 Coming to The Altavista area
Virginia Pork Festival Emporia VA June12 The Virginia Pork Festival is one of the East Coast's largest food festivals, combines outstanding pork dishes with continuous live music from multiple stages.
Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival Harrisonburg VA June9-16 The Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival is a week-long summer music festival devoted to promoting an appreciation and understanding of the music of Bach and a featured composer, country, era or people.
Appalachian Festival Beckley WV August23-25 The 17th Annual Appalachian Festival is three big days packed with arts, crafts, entertainment, music, food and fun!
Golden Delicious Festival Clay WV August30-September1 The Golden Delicious is the State Fruit of West Virginia. Clay County is the birthplace of the golden delicious. Antique Car Show, Art Auction Baking Contest,
5K Run/Walk, Golf Tournament.
Richmond's Original Italian Street Festival Richmond VA September28-29 Richmond's 17th Street Market will be magically transformed into an authentic Italian village for this year’s 8th Annual Italian Festival.
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