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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.

Avoca Museum

The current house celebrated its centennial in 2001 with a year-long celebration. It is open to the public for tours from mid-April through the last Friday in October each year. 

The house contains a unique collection of local antiques, including Native American artifacts and Civil War memorabilia. Avoca also hosts an annual wine festival in late September.

The house is an excellent example of 19th Century American Queen Anne architecture. The property was given to the Town in 1981 and is operated by the non-profit Avoca Museum and Historical Society

  
New program for school children: "For Gold & Glory"

Our Shops:

Visit our Online Museum Gift Shop for artwork and unique gifts from our on-site gift shop.

Visit our new Avoca Cafe Shop for shirts, mugs, caps and other Avoca souvenirs.

Hours of operation:  (April 21, 2013 – October 31, 2013)

Thursday, Friday and Saturday 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
(Call on Saturday to be sure we are not closed for a private function)
Sunday 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Open year round for rentals and group tours (10 or more)

                     Closures for 2013

       Date                  Event             
  
 April 20 Wedding
 April 27 Wedding
 May 11 Wedding
 May 19 Wedding 
 May 25 Wedding
 June 1 Wedding
 June 2 Restatement of vows
 June 15 Wedding
 June 22   Micro Brewery Fest.
 July 6 "Gathering @Avoca"
 July 20 Wedding
 August 3 Private Function
 August 17 Private Function
 August 24 Wedding
 August 25 Wedding
August 31 Wedding
September 1 Wedding
September 7 Wedding
September 14 Wedding
September 21 Wine Festival
September 28 Wedding
September 29 Wedding
 October 5 Wedding
 October 12 Private Rental--tent.
    2014 
 May 3 Wedding

*** The Museum may be closed at other times due to rentals for private functions. You may want to call (434) 369-1076 to confirm opening.

Directions:

Take the Northernmost exit to Altavista from Route 29 (there are 4 exits).
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  • At the end of the exit ramp take Route 29 Business. (It will be a right turn if coming from the south and a left turn if coming from the north). 
  • Go approximately 1 mile and Avoca is on the right side immediately after the Abbott (Ross) Laboratories manufacturing plant.
Admissions: 
   Adults.$5.00
   Seniors$4.00
   Under age 18$2.00
   Under age 6Free
   MembersFree
Time Travelers: 
   Adults.$3.50
   Students$1.00
AAA Members10% discount

 

Private Tours: 10 or more people by appointment, year 'round.
You are encouraged to call prior to visiting as the Museum occasionally closes for private rentals.

Our Mission

The museum's mission is to promote awareness and facilitate understanding of American history, especially as it relates to local and Virginia natural and cultural history. It maintains a collection of Native American artifacts and Confederate memorabilia. 
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