Waynesboro Heritage Museum & Plumb House

Honoring local landmarks, history, tradition and stories in Waynesboro, Virginia for generations

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Trivia!

Waynesboro and Basic City were once two separate neighboring incorporated towns. What year did they merge? Check one of our stories for a hint!

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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.

About Us

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.

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Museum Location

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 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. Admission is free.

Street parking available

Address

420 W. Main Street, Waynesboro, Virginia

Hours

Tues - Sat: 10am - 5pm

Sun - Mon: Closed

Plumb House Location

The Plumb House 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. Admission is free.

Street parking located behind the plumb house along Sycamore St

Address

1012 W. Main Street, Waynesboro, Virginia

Hours

Thursday: 10am - 1pm or contact us to schedule a tour.

Our Work

Preserving Waynesboro’s past through education and care.

Historic Preservation

Preserving artifacts, records, & landmarks that tell Waynesboro's story.

Educational Programs & Student Internships

Connecting youth with local history.

Community Events

Working with the community to preserve Waynesboro's collective history.

Exhibits

Telling stories of Waynesboro by displaying artifacts, records, and documents.

Gallery

Snapshots of Waynesboro’s treasured past.