Historic Sandusky - University of Lynchburg

06/15/2026

Sandusky has an unusual resident. An albino groundhog! We have seen lots of wildlife here including deer, cats, dogs, raccoons, mice, squirrels, skunks, foxes, opossums, and birds of prey. But this is a first.

05/29/2026

We had a great time last night hearing from Hill City Paranormal about the methods and technologies they use.

We have an investigation of Sandusky next Friday, tickets available. Don’t miss out!

Hill City Paranormal

05/28/2026

Join Greg Starbuck, Executive Director of Historic Sandusky, for a screening of the Emmy Award-winning documentary Hunter’s Raid: The Battle for Lynchburg, followed by a Q&A session about the Battle. Mr. Starbuck will also discuss his newest documentary, Lynchburg at War: The Home Front, including filming done at the White House of the Confederacy for a special scene involving Jefferson Davis and the Lynchburg hospitals.

•Thursday, June 18 @ 7 PM
•$10 / Free for Members
•Visit acwm.org/events to register!

05/25/2026

Check out this new book by retired history professors Dorothy and Clifton Potter.

The stories that shaped Lynchburg are now being preserved in a personal way. A new book brings together 250 years of local history.

05/21/2026

A video from a few years ago featuring a student project we assisted with. Two of the students - Haley and Emma - have gone on and earned their Masters in Archaeology

On Thursday, May 5, 2022 students at the University of Lynchburg present a new archaeological exhibit displaying artifacts found during Historic Sandusky’s k...

05/20/2026

05/10/2026

Weekend visitors

05/08/2026

We had a full house for last night’s presentation by Viola Baskerville. She shared her research on the “Black Boatmen of Central Virginia.” We’re looking forward to the release of her book next year.