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The Wayne Theatre has had quite a history of making an impact on our community since it first opened its doors as a vaudeville house in 1926. Recently renovated the theatre is where all ages can come together to be educated, enriched, enlightened and enchanted.
The Waynesboro Heritage Museum is located at 420 West Main Street. The hours are 9-5 pm Tuesday through Saturday. It is located in a 1908 newly renovated bank building at the corner of Wayne Avenue and Main Street downtown. The Waynesboro Heritage Museum houses permanent galleries of relics from the town’s founding, industries, educational institutions, and more. Exhibit galleries, nTelos audio-visual room, and gift shop are featured.
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The Plumb House – Built between 1802 and 1804, this historic house, the oldest frame dwelling in Waynesboro, was caught in the midst of the Civil War Battle of Waynesboro on March 2, 1865. Collections of Civil War and Native American artifacts are on display.
The Wildlife Center of Virginia – is an internationally acclaimed teaching and research hospital for wildlife and conservation medicine. Since its founding in 1982, the Center has cared for more than 60,000 wild animals – representing 200 species of birds, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians.
Fishburne Miltary School – Founded in 1879, Fishburne is the oldest accredited school operating in Virginia and is the smallest of all military schools for boys in Virginia for over 143 years.
South River Greenway Trail – The South River Greenway is an asphalt, shared use path that runs 2 miles along the South River, from Loth Springs Trailhead (near the YMCA) to North Park.
Constitution Park/Dominion Shelter – The park is the location of numerous special events including concerts, festivals, car shows, and Civil War reenactments. Constitution Park is located in downtown next to South River.
P. Buckley Moss Gallery – Enjoy the imagery and inspiration of America’s most celebrated living artist P. Buckley Moss, who has been inspired by the scenery and people of the Shenandoah Valley.
