THE COLONEL LYNCH PROJECT
Rediscovering the life of a forgotten Revolutionary.
“Many names which have gone down in the lore of the American Revolution affixed their signatures to the Virginia Resolves, including George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Patrick Henry; also listed among the signers was one Charles Lynch of Bedford County, Virginia…War loomed on the horizon, and Lynch was squarely on center stage.”
DOCUMENTARY FEATURE
The story of Colonel Charles Lynch is coming to the screen.
After years of research into the life and legacy of one of Virginia's forgotten Revolutionary War figures, Colonel Charles Lynch: A Zealous and Active Patriot brings the story of Colonel Charles Lynch to life through documentary film.
A complicated man living in a complicated time. His life touches the American Revolution, Virginia politics, religion, slavery, family, ambition, violence, and the difficult contradictions of a nation struggling to define itself.
Watch the trailer and be among the first to experience the story on screen.
PREMIERE SCREENING
Avoca Museum will host the first public screening of Colonel Charles Lynch: A Zealous and Active Patriot at the historic Avoca estate, directed by Jonathan Parker of Parker Productions.
Join us for this special first look at the documentary and an opportunity to experience the story of Colonel Charles Lynch in the very place where his story is still part of the landscape.
This special evening will also celebrate and honor the many remarkable volunteers who generously dedicate their time, talents, and skills to Avoca Museum. Opening remarks will include the presentation of the Superior and Sustained Service Awards in recognition of their outstanding contributions.
Admission includes the documentary screening, exclusive interview footage, a panel discussion, cash bar, and heavy hors d’oeuvres.
Admission is free for Avoca Museum volunteers!
Date: October 17, 2026
Time: 6-8 PM
Admission: $15
Avoca Museum | 1514 Main Street, Altavista, VA 24517
BOOK RELEASE
Released in the midst of our nation’s 250th anniversary, this biography of Colonel Charles Lynch is the first of its kind to narrate the story of Campbell County’s forgotten Revolutionary War hero. From political debates to battlefield commands, the life of Colonel Lynch was inextricably intertwined with Virginia’s fight for independence. A man of many contradictions, the story of Colonel Lynch also offers an unfiltered glimpse into humanity and the societies they built, at their best and their worst. A story of faith, ambition, and sacrifice, Lynch’s life is a chaotic blend of shocking intensity and conflicting identities, at once both tragic and noble, familiar yet strange. His is the story of our nation, now finally told in full.
THE AUTHOR
Born and raised in the New York countryside, Wyatt Golden has long held a fascination with stories of the past. A voracious reader, his childhood was saturated with a love of history that only grew with age. While doing his undergraduate work at Liberty University, he learned an all-important lesson; not only did he love to read forgotten tales of our long-lost past, but he also loved to share them with others. That realization has since become a foundational principle of his work. Armed with a boundless appetite for good stories and a genuine joy in narrating them, his work is dedicated to the simple goal of bringing history to life for the benefit of the general public.
