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|value2=774 Village Highway, Rustburg, VA 24588
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In Rustburg, the Museum at the Historic Courthouse gives visitors a chance to explore a former seat of Campbell County justice through its preserved courtroom and museum rooms. The courthouse served the county from 1848 until 1991; today, it is used for local-history interpretation and community events.<ref>{{Cite web
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The museum’s displays span nine exhibit rooms, and visitors can also ask about local or family-history research. The county’s visitor information lists regular Friday and Saturday hours, but hours and programs can change, so check with the museum before setting out.<ref>{{Cite web
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== Why visit the Museum at the Historic Courthouse? ==
This is a compact stop for travelers interested in courthouse architecture, community history, or genealogy. Rather than presenting a courthouse as a relic alone, the museum brings together the historic courtroom, exhibit rooms, and research resources in the building that once served as Campbell County’s seat of justice.<ref>{{Cite web
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== Start here ==
Begin in the classic courtroom, described by the county as the museum’s centerpiece. Then explore the exhibit rooms and ask staff about the genealogical resource room if you are researching Campbell County people or places. Museum tours and research assistance are offered by Historical Society members and volunteers during the listed public hours.<ref>{{Cite web
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== What to see and do ==
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|title=Explore Campbell County
|link=Campbell County, Virginia
|text=Use the courthouse museum as a starting point for discovering the county’s local history and heritage.
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{{Attraction card
|title=Visit Avoca Museum
|link=Avoca Museum
|text=Add another Campbell County history stop at this historic house museum in Altavista.
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{{Attraction card
|title=Discover Lynchburg
|link=Lynchburg, Virginia
|text=Continue your regional outing in the nearby independent city, with its own history and cultural attractions.
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{{Attraction card
|title=Explore Appomattox Court House
|link=Appomattox Court House National Historical Park
|text=For a broader Virginia history itinerary, consider this National Park Service site associated with the end of the Civil War.
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== History and significance ==
The courthouse served as Campbell County’s seat of justice for more than a century, from 1848 to 1991. After its courthouse role ended, the building took on a new use as a historic site and educational center. Its central courtroom remains a focus of the museum, while adjoining rooms accommodate exhibits, a gift shop, and genealogical resources.<ref>{{Cite web
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|website=Campbell County, VA
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The Campbell County Historical Society manages the museum. The county reports that restoration and improvement work began in 2013 and included work on the courthouse’s columns and cupola, accessibility improvements, updated building systems, and repairs to interior and exterior finishes.<ref>{{Cite web
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|title=Museum at the Historic Courthouse
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== Planning a visit ==
The county currently lists the museum as staffed on Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with tours of the exhibit rooms and local or family-history research assistance available. Because schedules and programming may change, confirm current opening details before traveling.<ref>{{Cite web
|url=https://www.campbellcountyva.gov/857/Museum-at-the-Historic-Courthouse
|title=Museum at the Historic Courthouse
|website=Campbell County, VA
|access-date=2026-10-24
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The address is 774 Village Highway, Rustburg, Virginia 24588. For current visitor information, contact the museum at (434) 616-2222 or email cchsva@gmail.com.<ref>{{Cite web
|url=https://www.campbellcountyva.gov/857/Museum-at-the-Historic-Courthouse
|title=Museum at the Historic Courthouse
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== Nearby attractions ==
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|title=Avoca Museum
|link=Avoca Museum
|text=A historic house museum and gardens in Altavista, another stop for exploring Campbell County heritage.
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|title=Lynchburg, Virginia
|link=Lynchburg, Virginia
|text=A nearby city with additional museums, historic sites, and visitor attractions.
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{{Nearby card
|title=Appomattox Court House National Historical Park
|link=Appomattox Court House National Historical Park
|text=A National Park Service historic site to consider for a wider Central Virginia history trip.
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== References ==
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== External links ==
* [https://www.campbellcountyva.gov/857/Museum-at-the-Historic-Courthouse Museum at the Historic Courthouse — Campbell County, Virginia]
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