Lynchburg At War film premiere
Schedule
Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 06:30 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Academy Center of the Arts | Lynchburg, VA
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Tickets are officially LIVE for our documentary premiere!!After years of research, filming, and bringing together hundreds of people across Virginia… Lynchburg at War is finally heading to the big screen at the Academy Center of the Arts in Lynchburg
This film tells the story of a city on the edge—through the voices of soldiers, civilians, and those history too often leaves out. It’s not just a Civil War story… it’s a human one.
August 29 | 7:30 PM
Tickets: $46–$109 (with optional VIP reception + Q&A with cast & crew)
If you’ve followed this journey—even a little—you know how much heart has gone into it. We’d love to see you there.
Get your tickets here: https://academycenter.org/event/lynchburg-at-war/
Lynchburg at War is a powerful Civil War documentary, years in the making, which immerses audiences in the Hill City’s most uncertain hour. Brought to you by the Emmy Award–winning team behind Hunters Raid: The Battle for Lynchburg, this film continues their commitment to immersive, historically grounded storytelling.”
Filmed on location throughout Central Virginia – this film brings to life the human experiences of Lynchburg’s people during the Civil War through hundreds of actors, period music, and diary accounts. Lynchburg at War uncovers what Lynchburg endured during the war and after. It is the story of the courage, suffering, resilience, and change experienced by the City’s citizens, soldiers, enslaved and free Blacks.
Lynchburg at War explores how a community went from the brink of collapse to one of the fastest to recover and thrive in the South. This premiere is more than a screening, it is documentation of Lynchburg’s unique history, preserved for generations to come. Following the screening, guests are invited to remain for a live Q&A with select cast and crew. All proceeds benefit the preservation of Historic Sandusky. Cocktail attire please.
Timeline:
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm VIP reception
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm Film Screening, Q&A
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Where is it happening?
Academy Center of the Arts, Lynchburg, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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