Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society, Inc.

Charlottesville, Virginia

Verified PWI Partner

Our Mission

History is not the past; it is the story we tell about the past. Every person in Albemarle County and the City of Charlottesville has a unique and powerful story to tell. Through collecting, preserving, and interpreting the history of our community, we are committed to informing, inspiring, and bringing together all people, creating opportunities for new relationships and new understandings.

Who We Are

The Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society is reimagining and reinventing our role in the twenty-first century. We are a research library and a scholarly magazine. We are a museum of history and culture. We are walking tours and online programs. We are a one-of-a-kind archive of historic papers, photographs, artwork, and memorabilia. We are a strong civic organization dedicated to research, learning, and sharing. We are here for all who want to learn more about the diversity of our community’s history, to discover our shared experiences, and to promote a greater understanding of our past.