Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society

The Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society, an independent 501(c)(3) organization, based in Charlottesville, Virginia.

[Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society @ACHistSoc]

@ACHistSoc

[Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society @ACHistSoc]

ACHS Annual Membership Program: Book Talk with author Timothy Heaphy https://t.co/ZsSlovQHw4

[Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society @ACHistSoc]

Libraries and Freedom of Access to Information First Amendment Community Workshop #1 (of 3) - JMRL Central Library – 3rd Floor Swanson Room. Join us Monday, October 21st at 6pm. Click the link to learn more >>> https://t.co/5OIFEyivPs

[Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society @ACHistSoc]

We are hosting two tours in October and would love to have you join us! Come join us as we step back in time and explore the local history that is all around us! Click the link to learn more>>> https://t.co/0ABXcoRTmK

[Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society @ACHistSoc]

We are hosting two tours in October and would love to have you join us! Come join us as we step back in time and explore the local history that is all around us! Click the link to learn more>>> https://t.co/0ABXcoRTmK

[Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society @ACHistSoc]

Libraries and Freedom of Access to Information First Amendment Community Workshop #1 (of 3) - JMRL Central Library – 3rd Floor Swanson Room. Join us Monday, October 21st at 6pm. Click the link to learn more >>> https://t.co/5OIFEyivPs

[TheRealFamilytreegirl @TFamilytreegirl]

Might I suggest another one to follow: @ACHistSoc

[Center for the Liberal Arts (UVA) @CLAdirUVa]

We've got a great free program for teachers coming up in a few weeks--on race and sport, being held at the historic Jefferson School: https://t.co/WpZXi578mu

[FluvannaHistory @FluvannaHistSoc]

So excited about this upcoming conference! Attendance is free; email [email protected] to register!

[FluvannaHistory @FluvannaHistSoc]

Lastly, join us as we caravan to historic Oak Hill Cemetery, where archaeologists and descendants will lead a respectful walk through that sacred space, discussing archaeological findings, future study and research, and memorialization plans. Flyer below.

[FluvannaHistory @FluvannaHistSoc]

After lunch, Joanna Green and Kate Ridgway of the Virginia Department of Historic Resources discuss cemetery law, rights and responsibilities, and preservation. Flyer below.

[FluvannaHistory @FluvannaHistSoc]

Interested in learning more about the central Virginia landscape as it once was? Join us Saturday, Sept. 9 for an instructional field walk in a native grassland remnant, conversation, and front porch lunch with Devin Floyd. Rain date 9/16. See flyer for details!

[Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society @ACHistSoc]

At Home with the Virginia Presidents -- WCHV's 90th Anniversary Celebration -- Local history in the news - Click the link to learn more https://t.co/QBq7ghp86m

[FluvannaHistory @FluvannaHistSoc]

Fantastic opportunity to learn from an expert! Join Devin Floyd as he explores the native grassland at Cold Hollow Farm; then enjoy conversation and a covered-dish lunch on the front porch. See you there!

[TheRealFamilytreegirl @TFamilytreegirl]

This looks amazing....

[JSAAHC @JSAAHC]

CONNECTIONS:

In 1889, 9 Black men formed Charlottesville's Piedmont Industrial and Land Improvement Company.

The President lived next door to the Vice President.

The President graduated from Hampton Inst. 2-yrs after the Secretary. (Both worked at Jefferson Graded School)

[Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society @ACHistSoc]

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[TheRealFamilytreegirl @TFamilytreegirl]

@ngsgenealogy hope you are following @ACHistSoc

[TheRealFamilytreegirl @TFamilytreegirl]

@ngsgenealogy hope you are following @ACHistSoc