Maplewood Cemetery & Its Stories Walking Tour

Discover the history of Charlottesville's oldest public burying ground

Stride through Maplewood Cemetery, the city’s oldest public burying ground, and discover the stories of the people who shaped Charlottesville and Albemarle County. From prominent figures to everyday residents, explore the lives, histories, and sometimes surprising legends found among Maplewood’s graves. This guided walking tour offers a unique look at local history through both the people who lived it and the cemetery that remembers them.

Tour begins at the entrance to Maplewood Cemetery, 425 Maple Street, Charlottesville.

It is offered every Saturday, October 17 – November 28, starting at 4:00 p.m.