Historical Society Archived Announcements
Society Closed for Independence Day, July 2-4
Date: July 2-4
The Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society and Library will be closed on Saturday, July 2 through Monday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. Learn More
ACHS Will Be Closed Monday, January 17
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In honor of Martin Luther King Day, ACHS will be closed on Monday, January 17th. Learn More
Today In History
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On Feb. 16, 1923: the burial chamber of King Tutankhamen's recently unearthed tomb was unsealed in Egypt. Learn More
Civil War Legacy 150 Project
Date: Saturday, March 5, 9am to 5pm
Bring your Civil War-era photographs, letters & objects to CitySpace to be scanned by archivists from the Library of Virginia on Saturday, March 5. Learn More
Daily Progress Article: Historic jail to open doors to public
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Check out the Daily Progress' article on the upcoming tours of Albemarle County Jail #5. Learn More
James Madison Museum Event
Date: Sunday, May 15th, 3pm
On Sunday, May 15th, the James Madison Museum presents the fourth installment of its' 2011 lecture series. At three p.m. UVA history professor and Director of the James Madison Papers Project, Dr. J.C.A. Stagg, will discuss James Madison and the Spanish Borderlands. Learn More
Charlottesville Launches its Celebrate 250! Website
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As 2012 draws near, the Charlottesville community is planning for a great celebration. It's Charlottesville's 250th anniversary of our founding back in 1762, and residents have been working with city staff to do something grand next year to ring in the birthday. Check out the new site! Learn More
Oakwood Cemetery Tour a Success
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On Friday, July 1, Dr. Lynn Rainville led a tour of Oakwood Cemetery with benefits to the Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society. Learn More
ACHS Hosts Charlottesville’s Adult Learning Center
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This July, ACHS had the privilege of leading one such tour for a group of ESL students from Charlottesville's Adult Learning Center. Learn More
African American Trailblazers in Virginia History
Date: August 22nd - October 1st
From August 22nd to October 1st, ACHS will be hosting an exhibit from the Library of Virginia, African American Trailblazers in Virginia History. We hope you join us in learning more about individuals who have made great contributions to their state, nation, and the world, in spite of great obstacles. Please find more information by clicking here. Learn More
Spirit Walk Promotion Video
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Check out our new 2011 Spirit Walk Promotional Video on YouTube! Learn More
Just in time for the Holidays…
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Give the gift of warmth this winter with a Charlottesville coverlet! Check out our new throws in the Society Store. Learn More
Civil War Legacy 150 Project- Still Seeking Volunteers!
Date: Saturday, March 5, 9am to 5pm
We are still seeking volunteers for the Civil War 150 Legacy Project! Check out http://www.nbc29.com/Global/story.asp?S=14142698 Learn More
2010 Annual Meeting at St. Anne’s-Belfield
Date: Sunday, November 14, 2pm
The 2010 Annual Meeting will be held on Sunday, November 14 at 2 p.m. at Greenway Rise, the Upper School campus of St. Anne's-Belfield School. Learn More
ACHS Holiday Hours
Date: December Holidays
The ACHS offices and library will be closed from Friday, December 24 through the end of December, and will re-open on Monday, January 3, 2011. Learn More
Virginia Film Festival
Date: November 4-7
The University of Virginia will be presenting the 23rd Annual Virginia Film Festival on November 4-7, 2010. Learn More
From Jamestown to Jefferson
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A powerful new book, edited by Paul Rasor and Richard E. Bond, now available from the University of Virginia Press. Learn More
Charlottesville May Dig for Lost Time Capsule
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Charlottesville's 250th Anniversary Commemoration may include a dig for the time capsule buried in an unknown location 50 years ago during the city's bicentennial celebration. Learn More
Civil War-era documents scanned for public to access
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The Civil War 150 Legacy project took place on Saturday, March 5th. It was a huge success, with Library of Virginia employees able to scan over 300 images! Check out the Daily Progress article! Learn More
ACHS Welcomes New Spirit Walk Director
Date: October 2011
The Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society is proud to welcome Marcello Rollando as our new Spirit Walk Director for 2011. Rollando is an experienced and recognized director, writer, and actor, and we are excited for the new ideas and fresh take he will provide. Learn More
Hatton Ferry Featured on WTVR Richmond
Date: December 2010
WTVR Richmond featured a story on the Hatton Ferry this past December. Click to check out the link!