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About Lankford Hall

Lankford Hall is a historic venue once a cornerstone of Longwood University’s student life, now integrated into the campus hub at Upchurch University Center. Located at 201 High Street in Farmville, VA, this space has hosted notable events such as the Virginia Children’s Book Festival in 2019. Today, visitors and event organizers can leverage nearby facilities and services while enjoying a connection to Longwood’s rich campus heritage. We’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby hotel and dining options to make planning easy.

Whether you’re organizing a campus gathering, a community event, or a public program, securing access to event spaces in Farmville is straightforward with 25Live reservations for guest parking and campus spaces. The surrounding area offers a range of lodging and dining choices, and local transit via the Farmville Area Bus helps attendees reach the venue conveniently. For the latest venue specifics and event logistics, reach out to our team and we’ll help you navigate the options to fit your needs.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Venue type and status: Former on-campus Student Union (Lankford Hall) at Longwood University; replaced by Upchurch University Center in Fall 2018.
  • Current campus hub: Upchurch University Center, address 201 High Street, Farmville, VA 23909; 200E (Upchurch) houses student-life offices and meeting spaces.
  • Lankford Hall capacity (historical): Commonwealth Ballroom capacity 200; ABC rooms capacity 300 (50 in Appomattox, 90 in Buckingham, 115 in Cumberland); Amelia Room 50; Charlotte Room 18; Nottoway Room 16.
  • Notable historical use: Virginia Children’s Book Festival (2019) used the lower level of Lankford Hall for author signings in the book festival bookstore area.
  • Parking: On-campus options include Brock Commons Garage for events; public event parking in Wynne Street lots, Hooper Street Lot, Pine Street South Lot, Stadium Lot; guest parking via 25Live reservations.
  • Transit: Farmville Area Bus (FAB) serves the town and Longwood; FAB schedule and rider info available (adult fares generally $0.25; Longwood students ride free).
  • Nearby hotels: Hotel Weyanoke (202 High Street); Hampton Inn Farmville (300 Sunchase Blvd); Tru by Hilton Farmville (1913 S Main St); Holiday Inn Express & Suites Farmville (404 Sunchase Blvd); Quality Inn University Area (2108 S Main St).