Sweet Briar is a part of the central region of Virginia known for being the home of Sweet Briar College, an all womens college founded in 1901. Major attractions include Sweet Briar Museum and Monacan Ancestral Museum. Each year in the spring there is an annual horse show held at Sweet Briar College. One of the largest companies in Sweet Briar is Windows More & Doors. One of the best places to visit when you are in Sweet Briar is a bakery called Coffey Cakes in nearby Lynchburg.