The Annual Ice Cream Social is almost here!

Celebrate 50 years of Lake Anna! Join the Louisa County Historical Society for our annual membership ice cream social at the Ware’s Cove Picnic Shelter, situated along the water’s edge on the western end of Lake Anna State Park. Enjoy a short presentation from Virginia State Parks staff on the history of the Park and mining in the 19th-century. Most of all, enjoy this chance to become acquainted with the Historical Society’s wonderful group of members, volunteers, and board members. The ice cream is just a plus! We can assure you, however, there will be plenty!

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Our Diverse Past

Native People

If It Takes 100 Years

Long before the arrival of European explorers, the North American continent was home to thousands of native tribes living in thousands of villages and towns from coast to coast. Learn more about the tribes that lived in the Louisa County area.

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If It Takes 100 Years

Follow our interactive timeline to explore the journey of women and African Americans toward equal rights in Louisa County from 1865-1965. Learn about the struggles, those who led the way, and the experience of all along the path.

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Oral Histories

If It Takes 100 Years

Oral Histories

Historical Society staff, volunteers, and community members have recorded hundreds of oral histories that tell the diverse stories of Louisa County's past. We're working on adding more oral histories to the oral history website, Voices of Central Virginia.

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Special Projects

Digital Tour and Maps

We are a community-based organization focused on bringing to light, preserving, and sharing Louisa County history in new ways.

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Digital Tour and Maps

Get to know the county's distinctive features and historical figures as you drive back roads or walk small town streets.

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Heritage Day Festival

Digital Tour and Maps

Heritage Day Festival

Photos from the sixth annual Heritage Day Festival!

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Business Partners

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Welcome to the Louisa County Historical Society

Welcome to the Louisa County Historical Society

The Annual Ice Cream Social is almost here!

Our Diverse Past

Native People

If It Takes 100 Years

If It Takes 100 Years

If It Takes 100 Years

If It Takes 100 Years

If It Takes 100 Years

Oral Histories

If It Takes 100 Years

Oral Histories

Special Projects

Digital Tour and Maps

Digital Tour and Maps

Digital Tour and Maps

Digital Tour and Maps

Digital Tour and Maps

Heritage Day Festival

Digital Tour and Maps

Heritage Day Festival

Business Sponsors

2022 Business Benefactor

2022 Business Benefactor

2022 Business Benefactor

2022 Business Benefactor

2022 Business Benefactor

2022 Business Benefactor

2022 Business Benefactor

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2022 Business Benefactor

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