Heritage Day 2019
Bring the whole family for a day of fun!
Join us for the sixth annual Heritage Day on April 27, 2019 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. when we celebrate Louisa County history through living history demonstrations, artisan retail, and food vendors. Heritage Day will take place rain or shine on the grounds of the Sargeant Museum at 214 Fredericksburg Avenue in the town of Louisa.
This year's event features demonstrations by numerous skilled craftsmen from Central Virginia, many using the tools of their trades from the early 19th century. Visitors will learn how blacksmithing, embroidery, spinning, chairmaking and many more early American trades were performed. Activities like doll-making and shelling corn will be hands-on and suitable for small children.
If you have questions please contact the society at (540) 967-5975. We are also still looking for people interested in volunteering at the event or participating as artisans. We look forward to seeing you at Heritage Day!
Many Voices, One Decade: 1950s Louisa County
Please join us on Friday, May 17 from 6 to 8 p.m. for the opening of our temporary exhibit on oral history interviews collected during our “Hearts Ready to Listen” project on Louisa County during the 1950s. Free. At the Sargeant Museum, 214 Fredericksburg Avenue in the town of Louisa.
Special Projects
We are a community-based organization focused on preserving, protecting and promoting Louisa History in new ways.
Digital Tour and Maps
Get to know the county's distinctive features and historical figures as you drive back roads or walk town streets.
Donate to the Society
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We are dedicated to enhancing Louisa County citizens' and visitors' understanding of our fascinating history. Your contribution today helps us make a difference as we open paths for dialogue about our vibrant and complex story.
Business Sponsors
Dominion Energy
We are very grateful to Dominion Energy for being a Business Benefactor!
J.S. Purcell Lumber Corporation
We are very grateful to J.S. Purcell Lumber Corporation for being a Business Benefactor!
The Manzari Family
We are very grateful to the Manzari Family for being a Business Benefactor!
Thank you to our Business Partners:
BB & T - Mineral
Ferrell's Termite & Pest Control, Inc.
Lake Anna Tractor & Hardware
Melvin Burruss, Esq.
Piedmont Telesystems, Inc.
Become a business sponsor!
Our Business Sponsors help support our programs and in return, we are pleased to offer them promotional opportunities that spread the news of their charitable support to our members, visitors, and the community at large.
2019 Business Sponsorships are available at three levels: Supporter ($50 -199), Partner ($200-499), and Benefactor ($500+). If you would like to become a 2019 Business Sponsor of the Louisa County Historical Society, give us a call at (540) 967-5975 or email us at louisahistory@verizon.net.
Become a Member
We'll send you our quarterly newsletter and our semi-annual magazine, Louisa County History. Plus, you'll receive free admission to the Sargeant Museum and invitations to special programs including our Annual Membership Social and our Annual Meeting, when you can vote for board members and enjoy a special lecture and reception.
Membership levels:
$35 Annual Individual
$50 Annual Family
$200 Annual Sustaining Individual or Family
$1,500 Lifetime Benefactor (includes engraved brick)
To join, mail a check payable to Louisa County Historical Society to P.O. Box 1172, Louisa, VA 22942 or pay online through the PayPal button above