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Welcome to the Louisa County Historical Society

Bringing Louisa County History to Life!

Become a member

Welcome to the Louisa County Historical Society

Bringing Louisa County History to Life!

Become a member

COVID-19

We value the health and safety of all our visitors, program participants, volunteers, staff members, and our community at large. This is a unique time with the COVID-19 pandemic and as a result, we have made the following changes to our operations and upcoming schedule. Thank you for your interest in and support of the Louisa County Historical Society. We wish everyone well and look forward to the next time we see you at the museum or at one of our programs!

Museum Operations

Barring government restrictions or safety concerns, we are open to general public visitation. However, we will limit the number of people allowed in the building at one time so we encourage people to continue to schedule their visits. In-person research will be allowed by appointment only. Researchers will be required to fill out research applications and call slips ahead of their visit to limit interactions. We have canceled all of our in-person programs and events for the time being. Check our calendar for upcoming virtual programs!

New Safety Measures

Anyone exhibiting COVID symptoms or with a known exposure within the past two weeks should not come to the museum. Anyone who has traveled to an area with higher infection rates should wait two weeks before coming to the museum.

Masks are required in any indoor space. We encourage you to bring your own mask, but we do have some available at the museum. Please request one from a staff member or volunteer if you need one for your visit.

We have hand sanitizer available at the front desk and in the research library and soap and paper towels in the restroom. People are encouraged to wash their hands frequently.

We have implemented a new cleaning schedule to sanitize highly-touched surfaces (doorknobs, faucets, etc.).

New Guest Procedures

Please maintain social distance when visiting the museum. We have added signage throughout all indoor spaces to remind people to maintain social distance. We encourage credit card payments over cash payments.

Note on Possible Changes

Our Board of Directors and staff will stay up-to-date with federal and state regulations and information from the local health district. Depending on circumstances, the Board of Directors might make the decision to limit access to the building at any time to protect the health and safety of our staff, volunteers, and the local community and to adhere to local, state, and federal regulations.

Our Diverse Past

Native People

Will the Stones Whisper their Names?

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 area.

Find out more

Will the Stones Whisper their Names?

Historical Society staff, volunteers, and community members have recorded over 200 African American burial sites across Louisa County. Many of these sites contain the remains of people who died enslaved. The location of the cemeteries have been uploaded to the State's historic site registry.

If It Takes 100 Years

Will the Stones Whisper their Names?

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.

See Timeline

Become a Member

When you join the Louisa County Historical Society you get:

Our quarterly newsletter
Our semi-annual Louisa County Historical Magazine, which features articles about well-known and lesser-known figures from our past and excerpts from documents preserved in our archives
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 at the Sargeant Museum)

To join, mail a check payable to Louisa County Historical Society to P.O. Box 1172, Louisa, VA 23093 or pay online through our online store. Please provide your mailing address to receive the quarterly newsletter and semiannual magazine. Please provide your email if you would like to be added to our e-newsletter list. Contact us at (540) 967-5975 with any questions.

Business Sponsors

2021 Business Benefactor

2021 Business Partners

2021 Business Benefactor

Melvin Burruss, Esq.

Norstrong Properties LLC

Stephen Wunsh CPA

Wegmans - Charlottesville

Would you like to become a 2021 business sponsor? Visit our Support page to sign up today!

Welcome to the Louisa County Historical Society

Welcome to the Louisa County Historical Society

COVID-19

Museum Operations

New Safety Measures

New Guest Procedures

Note on Possible Changes

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

Our Diverse Past

Native People

Will the Stones Whisper their Names?

Will the Stones Whisper their Names?

Will the Stones Whisper their Names?

Will the Stones Whisper their Names?

Will the Stones Whisper their Names?

If It Takes 100 Years

Will the Stones Whisper their Names?

If It Takes 100 Years

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2021 Business Partners

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