Lynchburg VA center for arts, culture, and community building
HISTORY THAT DOESN’T SUCK
This isn’t your typical history lecture—it’s History That Doesn’t Suck with Professor Greg Jackson.
Adapted from his top-ranked podcast, Professor Jackson brings the first 100 years of American history to life in a thrilling 100-minute performance. With live music, multimedia, and dynamic storytelling, he weaves together the epic journey of a young nation—from the Revolution through the Civil War—as it fights, forms, defines, and redefines itself.
Dr. Jackson, a PhD historian and creator of the hit History That Doesn’t Suck® podcast (with millions of listens worldwide), is on a mission to make scholarly, non-partisan American history accessible, entertaining, and unforgettable. His engaging style has landed him as a frequent documentary commentator, including the HISTORY® Channel’s Abraham Lincoln series, executive produced by Doris Kearns Goodwin and featuring President Barack Obama.
Skip the classroom and step into a night of history the way it should be told—funny, powerful, and deeply human. The promise is in the title: this is history that doesn’t suck.
Ticket Access
Everyone deserves access to the arts! Our programs offer discounted tickets and class enrollment for those who qualify, including:
- Group Sales
- Senior Discount
- Educator & Military Discount
- Passport Program (WIC Participant)
For details on eligibility and how to apply these discounts, please click here or contact our Box Office:
Phone: (434) 846-8499
Email: boxoffice@academycenter.org
Visit: 519 Commerce St, Lynchburg, VA 24504
Hours: Mon–Fri, 12–5 PM & 1 hour before events
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Tickets:
Box Seat: $47*
Pit Seat: $42*
Premium Seat: $38*
Standard Seat: $28*
Value Seat: $24*
Obstructed Seat: $19*
*Plus taxes and fees
For more information or to purchase tickets to this performance, contact our Bank of the James Ticketing Office at (434) 846-8499.
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Accessibility
Age Requirement
All patrons, regardless of age, must have a ticket for this event unless otherwise stated. All ages are welcome.
Camera Policy
Videography and audio recording during the performances are prohibited. Photography of the set on stage is allowed pre-show, post-show, and during intermission. But we do ask that you show our designers and visiting performers some love by crediting them (and by tagging us) in your social media posts.
Content Advisory
The Academy Center of the Arts offers a diverse selection of entertainment. Not all productions may appeal to or be appropriate for every guest or for all ages. Ticket buyers should take responsibility for making informed decisions regarding their purchases. We recommend visiting the official show website of each show you are coming to see at the Academy. If you ever have questions about the content or appropriateness of a show, please contact us at boxoffice@academycenter.org.
Doors Open
Unless otherwise noted, our lobby doors open 60 minutes prior to show time and house doors open 30 minutes prior to show time for seating.
Parking & Directions
Parking is available on-site and throughout downtown Lynchburg. Our parking map (linked below) shows all of the free public and paid parking available. In addition, street parking is also available on most streets.
Ticketing Policies
Ticketing purchases are non-refundable. By purchasing a ticket to an event at The Academy Center of the Arts, you are agreeing to our ticketing policy. View our full ticketing policy.
Volunteer
Want to volunteer and see this show for free? Contact Mele Thompson, mthompson@academycenter.org, for more information.