Diamond Hill HistoricaL Society

The purpose of the Diamond Hill Historical Society (DHHS) is to preserve and encourage the historical and architectural integrity of the Diamond Hill Historic District through the fostering of education, research, and restoration. The Society's mission is to educate District residents and the broader community in the historical legacy and present-day viability of Diamond Hill as a neighborhood. Toward that preservationist end, the Society's has three main objectives:

• To attract historically responsible, community-minded property owners to the Diamond Hill Historic District.

• To promote the enhancement of the exterior appearance, the maintenance of historical accuracy, and the integrity of use of the buildings and grounds of the Diamond Hill Historic District.

• To foster awareness of the social, cultural, and architectural history of the Diamond Hill Historic District.

Membership

Interested in joining the Diamond Hill Historical Society? Here is the membership form. 

Donations

All donations to the Diamond Hill Historical Society are tax-deductible within the scope of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954.

Donations may be sent to:
DHHS
POB 803
Lynchburg, VA 24505 

Contact Diamond Hill Historic Society

General Inquiries: diamondhillsociety@gmail.com

DHHS Officers and Directors:
President: Dennis Newton
Vice-President: Jennifer Tanner
Secretary: Pat Richitt

Treasurer: Rad Briley
Director: Kat Becker
Director: Louis Kibby
Director: Marla Potter
Director: Wanda Seamster

Director (past president): Priscilla Harlan

Committees and Appointees:

Finance Cmt: Rad Briley

History and Preservation Cmt: Rebecca Woods

Historian: Julie Neighbors

Membership Cmt: Jennifer Tanner

Neighborhood Beautification Cmt: Priscilla Harlan

Programs and Events Cmt: Julie Neighbors

Childrens Activities: Dianne Davis

Public Information Cmt: Mari Smallshaw

Facebook: Russ Lescault

Newsletter: Kaye Chandler

Regulations and Guidelines Cmt: Dennis Newton

Strategic Planning Cmt: Pat Gatti

Washington Street Restoration Cmt: Dennis Newton

Website Coordinator: Mari Smallshaw

Other sites of interest

Lynchburg Historical Foundation   
www.lynchburghistoricalfoundation.org

Downtown Lynchburg Association
www.downtownlynchburg.com

Lynchburg Tourism   
www.discoverlynchburg.org

Lynchburg Regional Chamber of Commerce   
www.lynchburgchamber.org

National Trust for Historic Preservation   
www.nationaltrust.org

Virginia Historical Society   
www.vahistorical.org

Diamond Hill Historic Society Newsletters