Court Square: Where Charlottesville Began Tour

September 13
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Albemarle County Courthouse

501 E Jefferson Street
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902

  • Contact: Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society
  • Phone: (434) 296-1492
Website

Beginning at the Albemarle County Circuit Courthouse, this tour explores the history of the region from the Monacan Nation to its modern history and the removal of four controversial Charlottesville monuments in 2021. Surrounded by beautifully preserved buildings, learn why the city was Albemarle County seat and how the historic downtown area grew around Court Square and beyond.

$20 General Admission Adult/$10 General Admission Youth (12 and under)

$10 Member Adult/$5 Member Youth (12 and under)

Tour Capacity: 15 guests

Tour Length: 60 minutes

Walking Distance: Less than one mile

Upcoming Dates

  • Saturday, September 13
  • Saturday, September 20
  • Saturday, September 27
  • Saturday, October 4
  • Saturday, October 11
  • Saturday, October 18
  • Saturday, October 25
  • Saturday, November 1
  • Saturday, November 8
  • Saturday, November 15
  • Saturday, November 22
  • Saturday, November 29

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