# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 18th Century Lynchburg at Batteau Festival
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 01:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Step back in time and experience Lynchburg as it was in the 18th century…

Celebrate 250 Years of Lynchburg's Riverside History at this year's Batteau Festival!

Join us for an immersive, hands-on journey into the sights, sounds, and stories of early Lynchburg. This isn’t just history you read about — it’s history you can see, hear, and feel.

?️ Watch a skilled blacksmith shape iron before your eyes
? Explore textile demonstrations and the art of early cloth-making
⚔️ Walk through a Revolutionary War military encampment
? Discover the historic craft of whiskey distillation
? Meet living historians portraying real 18th-century Lynchburg residents AND MORE

Throughout the day, you’ll have the rare opportunity to interact with costumed interpreters bringing real people and real stories to life — from tradespeople and soldiers to everyday citizens navigating a growing Virginia community.

The Batteaux launch at 10am from Percival's Island, but vendors, food trucks and living history will be on site until 1pm! Mark your  calendars for a day to remember!

? June 20, 2026

Come curious. Leave inspired.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lynchburg/18th-century-lynchburg-at-batteau-festival/200029952660751
- **Event Categories**: festivals, food-drinks, art, calendar, food-truck-festivals
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 74

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Lynchburg
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Percival's Island
- **lat**: 37.410842433635
- **long**: -79.135309285111
- **full address**: Percival's Island, 1520 Concord Tpke, Lynchburg, VA 24504, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 18th Century Lynchburg at Batteau Festival being held?
  - **A:** 18th Century Lynchburg at Batteau Festival takes place on Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 01:00 pm at Percival's Island, 1520 Concord Tpke, Lynchburg, VA 24504, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 18th Century Lynchburg at Batteau Festival?
  - **A:** 18th Century Lynchburg at Batteau Festival is organized by Lyh250.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 18th Century Lynchburg at Batteau Festival is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Lynchburg, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 70+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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