Anne Spencer House, Historic house museum in Pierce Street Historic District, Lynchburg, United States.
The Anne Spencer House features a modified Queen Anne architectural style with a two-bay facade, combining recessed sections and projecting gable-roofed elements.
Built in 1903, the residence belonged to Anne Spencer until 1975 and received National Register of Historic Places designation in December 1976.
The house welcomed numerous African American intellectuals and civil rights leaders, including W.E.B. Du Bois, Langston Hughes, and Martin Luther King Jr.
The museum operates from May through October, Wednesday to Saturday between 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM, with tours available through website appointments.
The property includes Edankraal, a writing retreat cottage, and maintains 95 percent of its original furnishings from the Spencer family residence period.
Location: Lynchburg
Opening Hours: mei-oktober Woensdag-Zaterdag 12:00-14:00 "by website appointment"
Website: http://lynchburgbiz.com/anne_spencer
GPS coordinates: 37.40360,-79.15220
Latest update: March 6, 2025 02:09
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