Waynesboro Heritage Foundation: Preserving Local History

Museum History

The Waynesboro Heritage Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit entity and was founded in 1997 in Waynesboro, Virginia. Our two museums, the Waynesboro Heritage Museum and Plumb House Museum, promote Waynesboro’s history and are run by a Board of Directors. The Directors serve a three year term or hold the position for two terms (6 yrs.). Officers are President, Vice-President, Treasurer, and Secretary. Meetings are held quarterly

The Waynesboro Heritage Museum is located at 420 West Main Street. The hours are 10 – 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. It is located in a 1908 newly renovated bank building at the corner of Wayne Avenue and Main Street downtown. Through a gift of resident, Mrs. Paul (Virginia) Ross, this building was renovated by the South River Development, Inc. in 2005 – 2007 for the Waynesboro Heritage Foundation.

The Plumb House Museum is located at 1012 West Main Street. The Plumb House is the oldest frame dwelling in Waynesboro, from the early 19th century. The Plumb House museum houses a Civil War exhibit and includes outbuildings like a summer kitchen.

Our Mission

The purpose of the Waynesboro Heritage Foundation and its museums is to collect, preserve, exhibit, and make available the story of the people of Waynesboro and the surrounding area.

Our Collection Policy

The Waynesboro Heritage Foundation and its institutions, which include the Waynesboro Heritage Museum and the Historic Plumb House, wish to provide the community a viable place where the city’s history can be preserved and celebrated for generations to come.

This can be accomplished through exhibitions, educational programs and active relationships with local citizens, and historical organizations.