Anne Spencer House and Garden Museum
Fee required
Wheelchair accessible
National Historic Landmark and museum, preserving the home and garden of Harlem Renaissance poet and civil rights activist Anne Spencer in Lynchburg, Virginia.

šŸ“œ National Historic Landmark, former home of Harlem Renaissance poet Anne Spencer.
šŸ” Features a meticulously maintained garden and writing studio 'Edankraal'.

Why Go

šŸ” Explore the home with original furnishings
šŸŒŗ Discover the only restored African American garden in the US
šŸ“š Learn about Spencer's life, poetry, and civil rights activism
šŸ¤ See where Black intellectuals like W.E.B. Du Bois gathered

Why Avoid

šŸš« House and cottage closed November to March
šŸ“… Museum tours by appointment only

Tips

šŸŒ³ Garden is free and open all year
ā™æ Garden and first floor are wheelchair accessible
šŸ—£ļø Self-guided garden tours with brochures and speakers

Cost

šŸ’° Museum tours $8.00 per adult, garden is free.

Hours

šŸ•’ Garden: Daily, dawn to dusk. House/Cottage: May 1 - Oct 31, by appointment only.

Accessibility

ā™æ Garden and first floor of house are wheelchair accessible.

Last updated 28 days ago

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