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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 yearlong celebration. It is open to the public for tours from mid-April through mid-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 the 1980s 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 20, 2008 – October 31, 2008)

Thursday and Friday 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Saturday and Sunday 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Open year round for rentals and group tours (10 or more)

Closures for 2008:

January 1 ................... New Years
January 21............................ Martin Luther King Holiday
May 3 Wedding
May 4 Wedding
May 25 & 26................... ..... Memorial Day
June 7..................................... Wedding
June 28..................................... Wedding
July 4, 5, 6................................ Independence Day
July 5..................................... Wedding
July 12..................................... Wedding
July 19.............................. Wedding
July 26 Wedding
August 16.............................. Wedding
Aug 30, 31, & Sept 1............ Labor Day
September 6............................ Wedding
September 13 Wedding
October 11 Wedding
November 27, 28................. Thanksgiving
December 24, 25, & 26...... Christmas

*** 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 6.................... Free
   Members......................... Free
Time Travelers:
   Adults............................... $3.50
   Students.......................... $1.00
AAA Members.................. 10% discount

Public Tours: Mid-April through October each year

Private Tours: 10 or more people by appointment
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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