
ABOUT
Venue 1848 is located at the intersection of Church Street and Main Street in the downtown district of Appomattox, Virginia. Surround yourself with historic ambiance and rustic industrial vibes. Entertain your guests amidst the rich hardwood floors, original tin-tile ceiling, real exposed brick and plaster walls. With all the necessary modern amenities, V1848 is the perfect location for your small event.
we love to help you celebrate.
reviews
“I was looking for a place to host my father's surprise birthday party and found this beautiful hidden gem…Let me just say that the pictures do not show you how breathtaking this place truly is. Once I walked in, I knew in my heart that this was the place for our party…Thank you again Nancy and my next event will be here!” — Olympia Hamlor
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Our love wall
Our signature “love” wall is located just outside the Green Gate Courtyard. We invite all our clients and their guests to get a photo with someone or for someone they love.
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Back in the day
Here in 1918, the Babcock Store was the heart of the community. The times and title have changed. The general mercantile store made way for other types of use but the need to gather, share stories and make memories remain as important as ever…
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small venue | big vision
Don and Nancy Wilk have a small venue and a big vision for building strong families. The Venue 1848 Story will introduce you to the heart of their endeavor and the family business ministry they call Church & Main.
wilk & wife news
It’s about life at the intersection of Church & Main.