420 South Wayne Avenue, PO Box 517
Waynesboro, VA 22980
540-943-3943 (phone & fax) museum@ntelos.net
Waynesboro, VA 22980
540-943-3943 (phone & fax) museum@ntelos.net
Celebrate & support local history by visiting one of our 2 museums
420 South Main Street, Waynesboro, VA 22980
Open Tuesday - Saturday, 9AM - 5PM
Open Tuesday - Saturday, 9AM - 5PM
1012 West Main Street, Waynesboro, VA 22980
Open Tuesday - Saturday, 10AM - 4PM
Open Tuesday - Saturday, 10AM - 4PM
The Waynesboro Heritage Museum is in the heart of downtown Waynesboro, at the corner of Wayne and Main. The permanent exhibit galleries relate the City's history using wall panels and artifacts from the WHF Collection. The fascinating story begins with the settlement of Waynesboro and encompasses the rich history of the City's many industries, educational institutions, and much more. The permanent exhibits wind up with our popular Postcard Gallery, featuring over 75 historical postcards. In our revolving exhibit gallery, we mount 3-4 different shows annually; each one relating to local heritage. The NTELOS Media Room features continuous screenings and there is something for everyone in our gift shop.
The Plumb House was built between 1802 and 1804, during the time of Thomas Jefferson's presidency. This historic house, the oldest frame dwelling in Waynesboro, was home to five generations of the Plumb Family before it was acquired by the WHF. The house was caught in the midst of the Civil War Battle of Waynesboro on March 2, 1865 and hosts the annual reenactment of the Battle of Waynesboro. Collections of Civil War and Native American artifacts are on display. The grounds feature a slave-built brick patio, a historic garden, summer kitchen, and other outbuildings. This museum is located one block from the old Presbyterian Cemetery where 25 Confederate soldiers are buried.
Visit the gift shop at the heritage museum & discover unique gifts,
local history books, Civil war artifacts & more
local history books, Civil war artifacts & more
Consider supporting the
Waynesboro Heritage Foundation
by becoming a MEMBER!
Waynesboro Heritage Foundation
by becoming a MEMBER!
INDIVIDUAL $30.00
FAMILY $45.00
PATRON $70.00
SPONSOR $100.00
FAMILY $45.00
PATRON $70.00
SPONSOR $100.00
WHF MEMBERS enjoy Members-Only Previews to all
of our new exhibits, a quarterly newsletter and more.
of our new exhibits, a quarterly newsletter and more.
From the Education Gallery
From the Business and Industry Gallery
Reenactment of The Battle of Waynesboro
The Plumb House summer kitchen
