Come Discover our History and Heritage
The Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society welcomes you to their website.
The Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society is a private, non-profit educational organization (I.R.S. 501 (c) 3). The Society is a membership organization, open to all, and receives no continuing operating support from federal, state or local governments. We operate thanks to membership fees, gifts and donations, and grants from private foundations. More About Us.
Programs and Events
Family Fun Day!
Date: Saturday, June 1st, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm. Rain date: Sunday, June 2nd, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm.
Join ACHS and the Virginia Discovery Museum for an afternoon of family FUNdraising! Learn More
1857 Memorial Fund Award
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An award of up to $500 for an outstanding student or faculty essay on the history of the Albemarle and Charlottesville region. Follow this link to fill out your Application for the 1857 Memorial Fund Award. Learn More
Moore Fund Award
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Applications for the Moore Fund Award are open now through November 1, 2012. More information follows. Learn More
...And the Rest Is History!
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Our recent singles event drew a crowd for wine tasting, hors d'oeuvres, and entertainment! Learn More
ACHS Visits Belmont Bash
Date: October 6, 2012
Thanks for turning out to visit ACHS's booth at the Belmont Bash! Learn More
Announcements
ACHS Closed for Memorial Day Weekend
In observance of Memorial Day, ACHS will be closed Saturday, May 25th through Monday, May 27th. Please note that the Hatton Ferry will be running during the Memorial Day weekend as well as on Monday! Learn More
Court Square Walking Tours
Date: Thursday Evenings at 5:30 pm and Saturday Mornings at 10 am
Mark your calendars- the 2013 season will start with a Court Square tour at 5:30pm on Thursday, April 4th!! Learn More
ParadeRest Presents “The General” at The Paramount!
Date: Sunday, May 26th, events begin at 3:00 pm.
See the classic silent film, "The General" (1926), staring Buster Keaton! Learn More
Exhibits
Current Exhibit: A Sunny Southerner: The Life and Writings of Julia Magruder
Researched and written by Margaret L. Freeman, with design by Margaret L. Freeman and Keri Matthews, the exhibit explores the life and literary works of Charlottesville, Virginia native, Julia Magruder -- an internationally famous author of the late nineteenth century, whose legacy has been largely forgotten. Magruder's life and writings offer a view of the complex world of the post-Civil War South from the vantage point of a New Woman of the New South. Learn More
Current Exhibit: Queen Charlotte
Created by Keri Matthews, this exhibit explores the life and legacy of our fair city's namesake, Queen Sophia Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz. The exhibit is currently housed at the Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society. Learn More
Archived Exhibit: Charlottesville's Business Pioneers
The final exhibit in the Celebrate!250 series, Charlottesville's Business Pioneers examines thirty-three of the city's oldest business establishments. Learn More
Archived Exhibit: Charlottesville Maps
The latest exhibit by Steven G. Meeks, entitled Charlottesville Maps, will be on display at CitySpace through the month of November. Learn More
Archived Exhibit: Charlottesville Mosaic: A City of Neighbohoods
The latest exhibit in the Celebrate 250 series showcases a variety of neighborhoods, which combine to form the city of Charlottesville. Learn More
Archived Exhibit: The Wealth of Theaters
In this next installment of Celebrate 250 exhibits, creator Lindsey Gore provides an overview of Charlottesville's theatres in four panels, beginning with the mid-nineteenth century and continuing into the twentieth. Learn More
Archived Exhibit: The City's Public Schools
This latest exhibit in the Celebrate250 series explores Charlottesville's public schools from 1865 to present. Learn More
Archived Exhibit: Charlottesville's Streetcar Railways
This latest installment in the Celebrate250 series, designed by Lindsey Gore, explores the history and development of Charlottesville's streetcar railways. Learn More
Archived Exhibit: More than a Roof- Charlottesville Residential
This exhibit, researched and designed by the students in Prof. Daniel Bluestone's Community History course at the UVA School of Architecture, explores the forms and functions of Charlottesville's residential living throughout the 19th and 20th centuries. Learn More
Society Membership
Become a member of our Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society and help preserve history!
Paul Goodloe McIntire's Rivanna: The Unexecuted Plans for a River City
by Daniel Bluestone and Steven G. Meeks
Charlottesville Art Deco: A Coca-Cola Story
by Daniel Bluestone
Dates and Dashes: The Harris Family Cemetery and the Lives of a Few of Its Residents
by Joanne L. Yeck
Want to Learn More?
Want to learn about upcoming events and programs? Submit your email and we'll keep you informed!
Come by and visit us
McIntire Building
200 Second St., NE
Charlottesville, VA 22902-5245
Office: (434) 296-1492
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Saturday 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM (Library only)