The Lewisburg Foundation

10/18/2026

TREES FOR LEWISBURG

Are you interested in having a tree planted on your property? 🌳

Landowners in Lewisburg who have room for a new tree on their property are invited to get in touch with Rod Curry at [email protected] or 303 359 9649 by October 23, 2026.

The Lewisburg Foundation will be planting up to 20 trees every November, and their Tree Replacement Fund covers the purchase and professional installation. Properties throughout town, whether private or public, may qualify.

07/18/2026

Lewisburg Foundation board members Tag Galyean and Josh Polan met with America in Bloom advisors Connie Baggett and Brian Sullivan on Sunday, July 12, 2026 at the General Lewis Inn to share the history and mission of the Lewisburg Foundation. Lewisburg in Bloom president and Foundation board member Shannon Beatty was also present for the conversation.

The Lewisburg Foundation is a long-standing community organization dedicated to supporting beautification projects throughout town. Its work helps keep Lewisburg welcoming, vibrant, and thoughtfully cared for.

The meeting offered a meaningful opportunity to highlight the value of community partnerships and the ongoing commitment to preserving the character and charm of Lewisburg.

07/17/2026

America in Bloom advisor Brian Sullivan visited Lewisburg on July 13 and 14, 2026 as part of the America in Bloom evaluation. During his time here, he explored several community projects, including Campbell Corner, where he spent time with the Eagle sculpture created by David Nelson. The sculpture reflects Bill Campbell’s well known quote, “If I come back, I’d like to be an eagle,” and stands as a tribute to his life and legacy.

Campbell Corner was established in 2017 to honor William C. Bill Campbell, a lifelong resident of Lewisburg and one of the foremost amateur golfers of his era. Its creation was supported by friends from Scotland, New York, Florida, and West Virginia. The space also includes a plaque written by Gary Galyean that shares the story of Bill’s remarkable life and the impact he had on the community.

Brian’s visit highlights the ongoing work being done in Lewisburg and the pride our town takes in its history, beauty, and shared spaces.

07/01/2026

06/18/2026

Another thoughtful place to rest.

The Lewisburg Foundation, with the help of Riverbend Landscaping, has installed another public bench in downtown Lewisburg.
This six-foot bench, with Community College approval, is in Academy Park, in memory of John and Connie Manchester, and funded by a sum granted to the Lewisburg Foundation in John’s will.

This is now the 15th bench in the downtown area provided by the Lewisburg Foundation over the past 15 years.

We are filling all of our spots; there is one location uncommitted on Court street as part of the West Parking project. That site will be ready for instal summer 2027.

All these benches are the same design and extremely high quality and long lasting; each six-footer weighs over 200 lbs and now cost $6,000 to manufacture, ship, assemble, and place.

05/27/2026

The Lewisburg Foundation has quietly cared for the heart of our town for more than forty years. Its work shows in the gardens that greet us downtown, the plantings at each gateway, and the small touches of beauty that make Lewisburg feel like home. These spaces don’t flourish on their own. They grow because neighbors choose to support the Foundation’s mission of keeping our historic town welcoming and well tended.

For those who wish to honor someone special, the Flowers Forever Program offers a meaningful way to give. A donation made in memory of a loved one helps plant and maintain the flowers that brighten our community each season. It is a living tribute, rooted right here in the place they cherished.

To make a Flowers Forever gift, you can call the Lewisburg Foundation at 304‑645‑4333 or mail your contribution to Post Office Box 1755, Lewisburg, WV 24901. Your generosity helps keep Lewisburg blooming in their honor.

05/06/2026

Lewisburg, West Virginia, the small city held in the soft rise of Greenbrier County, carries its beauty through steady, thoughtful care.

The Lewisburg Foundation’s Membership Program is part of that quiet stewardship. Membership support keeps downtown’s gardens and green spaces tended with intention: the Center Green trimmed, soil nourished, beds watered, shrubs and trees shaped, tired plantings refreshed, weeds lifted, mulch renewed, and bright annual flowers set into the earth each spring and fall.

These touches of care give our historic downtown its calm, graceful presence.

We welcome those who feel connected to this place to join the work. Membership at any level strengthens the ongoing effort to keep Lewisburg blooming.

Membership application:
https://www.lewisburgfoundation.com/_files/ugd/2d9b56_683fcc6072d74a63944bbb50cb37d4af.pdf

The Lewisburg Foundation
Post Office Box 1755
Lewisburg, WV 24901

04/17/2026

Celebrating 40+ Years of Caring for Our Town

In 1980, the Lewisburg Foundation was created to help guide the future of our downtown. With the expansion of I‑64 and new retail shifting toward the interstate, our once‑bustling center of pharmacies, grocers, hardware stores and family‑run shops faced big changes. The Foundation worked closely with city leaders and the merchants association to build a plan that would keep downtown vibrant, welcoming and full of life.

More than four decades later, that mission continues. Today, the Lewisburg Foundation operates as a beautification organization dedicated to protecting and enhancing the unique character of our historic town. Our work supports regional tourism by caring for the gardens and green spaces that greet visitors at every entrance to the historic district. The charm people feel when they arrive in Lewisburg is no accident — it’s the result of steady, year‑round care.

We maintain gardens throughout downtown and in parks at the north, south, east and west gateways. Our modest annual budget covers mowing, fertilizing, watering, pruning, replacing, mulching, weeding and planting trees, shrubs, turf, perennials and seasonal annuals each spring and fall. As a nonprofit, we are funded by gifts from members, friends of Lewisburg and private foundations. Special capital projects are supported through grants or dedicated gifts, including opportunities for honorary plantings or memorial benches.

If you love Lewisburg’s beauty, we invite you to be part of this ongoing effort. Every contribution — large or small — helps us keep our historic town blooming for generations to come. 🌿✨

04/10/2026

🌿 WV Make It Shine Day — Lewisburg in America in Bloom

Monday, April 27, 2026, 9:30 AM–12:00 PM

Join Lewisburg in Bloom for WV Make It Shine Day as we work together to spruce up downtown and show pride in our community.

Where to meet: In front of Lewisburg City Hall at 9:30 AM for a quick group photo, then we’ll break out into work groups assigned to sections of the downtown area.

What to bring (if you can): Comfortable shoes and water. Trash bags, gloves, and trash pickers will be provided, but if you have them, please bring brooms, trowels, and garden clippers in case they’re needed.

About WV Make It Shine
WV Make It Shine is a statewide volunteer cleanup and beautification program that encourages communities across West Virginia to come together for litter removal, planting, and improvement projects, helping keep our towns and public spaces clean, welcoming, and vibrant.

About Lewisburg in Bloom
Lewisburg in Bloom is a community initiative focused on partnering with community groups, garden clubs, the City of Lewisburg and the Lewisburg Foundation to enhance the appearance of our community through seasonal plantings, streetscape improvements, and volunteer-led projects that keep Lewisburg looking its best.

Questions? Contact Shannon Beatty at 540-968-2956.
Please text Shannon and let her know how many from your group plan to attend.

We hope you’ll join us, many hands make light work!