Tour the president’s cherished hideaway decorated for the holidays on these hour-long tours. Experience the villa by candlelight while your guide paints a portrait of the ways the Jefferson family and their enslaved workers spent the holidays, by sharing true stories and anecdotes gathered from Jefferson’s letters and diaries. Tours end in the restored Jefferson-era...
Take part in an annual Bedford Christmas tradition and drive through the Christmas light display at the Elks Home! Going on now for more than 65 years, the light display helped Bedford get the nickname “Christmas Capital of Virginia”. The venue is also open to guests to walk through and view the Christmas trees decorated...
A new Christmas play is coming to town. Performed by 57 Hours Productions, the production arm of the award-winning Virginia playwright Dwayne Yancey, whose work has been produced in 14 different countries. “Exchange of Gifts” tells the story of three international students who find themselves snowbound in an American airport, unable to get home for...
Free, but required, tickets for this event are available via the ticket link. (https://www.lynchburg.edu/academics/academic-community-centers/observatory/public-open-house-schedule/) Program begins along our Planet Walk, and continues through different stations at the Belk Observatory. You'll get to be able to view the night sky through various astronomical equipment, talk to our knowledgeable Docents, and learn about the sky objects and...
Virginia Grown Produce, meats, honey, flowers along with breads for locals to enjoy. The market is open the last week in April until the last week in Oct. Please come and enjoy the local food from our area.
The 11th Annual Festival of Trees will be held November 26, 2019 – January 3, 2020. This year’s theme is “Celebrate Love”, and coincides with the 50th Anniversary of the “Virginia is for Lovers” tourism slogan. The Festival of Trees is free to attend and is family friendly. Visitors are encouraged to vote for their...
Interactive Thomas the Tank Engine Track See Bedford on the layout, local businesses and public buildings "The Polar Express" during the two weeks of Christmas Break Large Groups: please call for an appointment $5 admission for adults. kids are free Closed major holidays and extreme weather Collecting new and gently loved stuffed animals for the...
Gallery Admission is Always Free Open Tues-Sat 11am-4pm and every 2nd Friday in Bedford 5-8pm Nov. 19-Jan 25, 2020 Immigration Is a movement to a place that is foreign Movement Is an act of changing physical location or position or of having this changed Foreign Is a characteristic of a country or language other than...
Celebrate the holiday season in the true cowboy spirit. Go for a wonderful trail ride, decorate an evergreen tree with edible ornaments for the wildlife, and enjoy a true "Cowboy" dinner at the Inn. This full day of activities is sure to be enjoyed by all. Cost is $65/person.
Destination Bedford offers big, bold and unforgettable experiences. You’ll see stunning beauty in the Blue Ridge Mountains and hear stories of bravery that will take your breath away at the National D-Day Memorial.
