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Take a casual, eight block guided walk around Charlottesville's historic pedestrian Downtown Mall, which celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2026. Surrounded by original buildings, discover the local history of three important Presidents, learn about the development and expansion of local businesses along Main Street before and after the Civil War, and finish with stories of the growth of a lively restaurant, theater and live music scene. There is local history on every corner.

Seasonally, the Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society offers historic walking tours that take guests through the history of Court Square, the Downtown Mall, or Charlottesville's Black barbers and barbershops. The tour season will begin on Saturday, April 4 and go through Saturday, November 28, 2026!

$20 General Admission Adult/$10 General Admission Youth (12 and under)
$10 Member Adult/$5 Member Youth (12 and under)