The history of the Revolution can be felt everywhere in Virginia, from the mountains to the beaches. Learn about the American Revolution and Independence and how Virginia helped shape our nation at these attractions and museums.
Albemarle Charlottesville Historical SocietyThe ACHS is a local non-profit dedicated to collecting, preserving, and sharing the rich and complex history of the Albemarle-Charlottesville area. ACHS offers monthly speaker events, exhibitions, publications, oral history collection, genealogical s... Read More
Historic Charlottesville Walking TourNestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Charlottesville lies in the heart of ancestral Monacan Indian territory, near where the town of Monasukapanough had been settled for centuries. Founded in 1762 as the new county seat for Albemarle... Read More
Memorial to Enslaved LaborersThe Memorial to Enslaved Laborers (MEL) acknowledges the work and individual lives of the enslaved African Americans who built the University of Virginia and sustained daily life from its founding. The Memorial responds to a deep need to address a... Read More
The British Are Coming at Unlocked History Escape RoomsWelcome to Unlocked History Escape Rooms, where you can step back in time and immerse yourself in pivotal moments of the past. Nestled in the heart of Charlottesville, VA, our escape rooms offer unique, historically-themed adventures that challenge y... Read More
UVA Rotunda and Central GroundsThe original Grounds of the University, including the Rotunda and the Lawn, were designed by Thomas Jefferson to be what he called an "Academical Village." The Academical Village includes a rectangular, terraced green space known as the Lawn; two par... Read More