Grant to destroy the canal and railroads at Lynchburg. Confederate troops under the command of Jubal A. Early drove Hunter off, and while his attack had momentarily distracted Lee from his defense of Richmond, his retreat ceded control of the Shenandoah Valley back to the Confederates.
With Hunter gone, however, internal conflict returned. By late in , most residents were ready to give up the fight in hopes that peace would mean a return to prosperity. The state government relocated to Lynchburg April 6—10, , but by then it was unclear whether the Confederate government would have been welcome. Initially, many residents joined African Americans in welcoming the defeat of the Confederacy.
In time, however, Reconstruction — would further divide the town along lines of race and class. Encyclopedia Virginia Grady Ave. Virginia Humanities acknowledges the Monacan Nation , the original people of the land and waters of our home in Charlottesville, Virginia. We invite you to learn more about Indians in Virginia in our Encyclopedia Virginia. Skip to content. Contributor: N. Wayne Tripp. May 23, Lynchburg unanimously voices its approval to leave the Union in a statewide referendum.
Early drive off the forces of Union general David Hunter, whose retreat cedes control of the Shenandoah Valley back to the Confederates. From the roof, you will be able to overlook the James River, the city landscape and the mountains in the background.
For more of a rustic experience, you can hike up the mountain or throughout the 65 miles of trail and emerge to a breathtaking view of Lynchburg and the Blue Ridge Mountains. There are seven pianos for the seven hills posted throughout the city and each have been distinctly painted by local middle and high school students. Here are the top six things you need to know before visiting Lynchburg: How Lynchburg Got Its Name Lynchburg was founded by John Lynch who, at the age of 17, started a ferry service across the James River in How to Get Around Lynchburg Lynchburg is easy to navigate.
Featured Posts View All Posts. A Place for Everyone. Experience The Bluffwalk. Westover Hall, a large rambling gray frame building designed along the lines of a French chateau, was the founding building of University of Lynchburg and its heart for 67 years. Built as a resort hotel in , the West Lynchburg Inn, as it was then known, became the physical plant for the new college and was a multi-purpose facility that housed a dormitory, offices, and classrooms.
The old hotel dining room was converted to a chapel, the bar to a dining hall, and the large parlors and the porches served as classrooms. Throughout its history, Westover Hall was home to students, dining services, health services, administrative offices, student activities facilities, and even a gymnasium. As part of this plan, Hopwood Hall and Snidow Chapel were built at the east and west ends of campus, completing the ellipsis. The period from to , saw the largest building expansion in College history, increasing the number of major buildings on campus from nine to Today, more than 40 buildings, many of Georgian style architecture, grace the campus.
In , the College expanded into Bedford County with the creation of the Claytor Nature Study Center, a acre outdoor classroom for environmental study. The 18th century farm and plantation house were donated to the College by the late A. Boyd Claytor III to create an education and research center for environmental study and to preserve the land for future generations.
Freshwater streams, woodlands, wetlands, grasslands, rare plants, and wildlife abound at the Center, which includes Cloverlea, the original farmhouse; the A.
Boyd Claytor III Education and Research Facility with laboratories and conference facilities; the Belk Astronomical Observatory; the Chandler Eco-Lodge, a bed facility built with environmentally friendly materials and energy-saving technologies; a hiking trail system; a small group campground; and an amphitheater. University of Lynchburg began a partnership with the island nation of St. Lucia in to provide learning opportunities in special education and school counselor training.
A partnership between University of Lynchburg and Historic Sandusky, an important Civil War site, was established in , offering students real-world museum and research opportunities.
In , the College accepted ownership of the historic landmark, built in Through the years, University of Lynchburg has maintained its commitment to the liberal arts, while also encouraging professional preparation in the belief that the two areas of study support and complement one another.
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