Amherst, Virginia is a quaint little town in Amherst County, Virginia and there are several businesses I frequent on a regular basis. One of my favorites is Vintage on Main with interesting items for sale that you don't want to go more than a week between visits. They held their Christmas Open House today and I  enjoyed some wonderful appetizers, found some new treasures and got into the Christmas Spirit. I love their creative displays (above is a swag of torn lace on a string of christmas lights!), collection of vintage clothing, hats & jewelry. There are several rooms full of painted furniture, books and Christmas decorations. Wedding Dress Christmas Tree! Support your local economy and Buy Local this Christmas Season!   Vintage on Main is located at 229 Main St. Amherst, VA 24521 Op... 12/03/2011

  The new office of Dunbar & Drake, Attorneys at Law, is open for business in the city of Amherst, Virginia. Located at 230 S. Main St., Amherst, VA 24521, the office is directly across from Vintage on Main. Attorney Spencer Drake is available from 8:30am-5:00pm, Monday through Friday, and by appointment on Saturday to answer your legal questions. Cynthia Dunbar has been practicing law in Texas and Missouri for over twenty years. She has been involved in politics, particulary as an elected member of the Texas State Board of Education. She is currently an Assistant Professor of Law at Liberty University School of Law. Spencer Drake is licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia and has lived in the greater Lynchburg area, particulary in Amherst County for over 20 years. He is committed to s... 12/03/2011

Amherst, Virginia is now actively on Active Rain.  More to come in the days ahead. 11/17/2010

January Monthly Market Update Sales Period:  January 2008Property Type          Area        Liv Area           Units Sold        Average List Price         Average Sold Price     DOMSingle family          Lynchburg   1951                 50                166,924                       161,796                   89                  Campbell County   1723                 26                159,811                       152,275                  108                   Bedford County     2271                 36               283,409                        272,219                  116                   Amherst County    1998                 21               178,390                        173,635                   95              Appomattox County   1463                 5                 154,120 ... 02/28/2008

The Amherst County Museum and Historical Society is hosting a tour of historic buildings in Amherst on April 21, 2007. Make plans to spend a lovely day touring these beautiful homes and gardens.  Historic Homes and buildings included in the tour are:   Edgewood - 138 Garland Ave              Built in 1818 Troy- Hill House- 154 Garland Ave        Circa 1885 Amherst Presbyterian Church- 163 Second Street      Circa 1831 Ascension Church- 253 South Main Street      Circa 1848 Burks House- 113 Hilcrest      Built in 1971 Flora Banks House- 260 North Main St     Built in 1818 Windy Ridge- 267 Blue Ridge Drive      Built in 1998   Other Local Points of Interest: Amherst Mill, County Courthouse and Amherst Traffic Circle    The tour starts at 10am and ends at 4pm. Block tickets may be purchase... 04/11/2007