ABOUT
Venue 1848 is located at the intersection of Church Street and Main Street in the downtown district of historic Appomattox, Virginia. If you like our rustic industrial vibes, you’ve found your place. With its rich hardwood floors, original tin-tile ceiling, and real exposed brick V1848 is the perfect location for your small event.
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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 and tag us @venue1848. We are on Instagram and Facebook.
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Features & Amenities
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Back in the day
Here in 1912, 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 …(continue reading)
Visit Appomattox
Are you looking for a getaway from the big city hustle and bustle? Do you like biking, climbing, bouldering; or the challenge of the VA Triple Crown hike? Perhaps you’d rather have a relaxing day on the water, a great wine-tasting experience, or … (continue reading)
our big idea
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. In the WILK & Wife News, we can talk about anything from family business to venue tips and ministry topics.