The Anne Spencer House & Garden Museum
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The Anne Spencer House, in Lynchburg, Virginia, United States was, from 1903 to 1975, the home of Anne Spencer, a poet of the Harlem Renaissance. The house opened as a museum in 1977.
attractions: , restaurants: Kenney's, Mr. Food at 12th Street, Gr8 Pl8 Cafe
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The Anne Spencer House, in Lynchburg, Virginia, United States was, from 1903 to 1975, the home of Anne Spencer, a poet of the Harlem Renaissance. The house opened as a museum in 1977.
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My husband and I enjoyed a wonderful tour from Anne Spencer's granddaughter. The stories she shared of visiting her grandmother, the Harlem renaissance poet and civil rights activist, and playing in the gardens brought back sweet memories of visiting my own grandmother and playing on her front porch. The house, located in a historic neighborhood, is almost completely intact with the original furniture, family photos and notes tacked up on the kitchen cabinet. The garden is peaceful, shady and enclosed in a way that allows you to lose the sense of being on a city lot. You need to make an appointment to tour the house but the gardens are open to the public.
Castle O'NeillCastle O'Neill
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Lynchburg VA's Poet Anne Spencers Home is beautiful and features a wonderful garden planted by her and her husband. Very calming I grew up in Lynchburg so this makes me very proud.
Denise MasonDenise Mason
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Loved this little gem in the rough. Super cute and wonderful history goes with it. Beautiful for photoshoots. Area seems sketchy but no issues Whatsoever.
HopeHope
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It was amazing. So sorry that I couldn't go inside due to Covid Restrictions but the Garden was very nice and I love the recordings!!!❤
Donyelle SwainDonyelle Swain
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Went to the gardens which were free to walk through. I can imagine its beauty when flowers were in bloom.
Barb SartinBarb Sartin
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Really interesting Harlem Renaissance history in little Lynchburg Virginia.
darlene anita scottdarlene anita scott
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Nearby Restaurants Of The Anne Spencer House & Garden Museum
Kenney's
Mr. Food at 12th Street
Gr8 Pl8 Cafe

Kenney's
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Mr. Food at 12th Street
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Gr8 Pl8 Cafe
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