This Virginia marker is on McIntire Road at the intersection with Perry Road. It's in good shape…read moreand reminds us of a mostly good story. It reads: The Monticello Wine Company's four-story brick building was located on the middle of Perry Drive on the north side. Founded in 1873 using grapes from local vineyards, it operated until about the time Prohibition began in Virginia in Nov. 1916. Spurred by production increases and highest-awards honors from exhibitions in the United States and abroad, the Charlottesville region proclaimed itself the "Capital of the Wine Belt in Virginia." In 1904 its wine was used to christen the USS Virginia. The building was last used as a storage facility until fire destroyed it in 1937. The home of the winery's general manager, Adolph Russow, stands nearby at 212 Wine Street.

Home of the University of Virginia and not to be confused with Charlotte, NC, it is a charming…read moreplace and everyone I met was really friendly. I stayed here for 4 days/3 nights and was in town for a conference. Plenty of good food and bad traffic. Additionally, the city is lovingly referred to as C'ville but if I lived here I would absolutely not say that. I really enjoyed the Historic Downtown Mall area too. There are some good food options here and throughout the metro area. Tourism website: https://www.visitcharlottesville.org Local Government Website: https://www.charlottesville.gov

If Chantelles and Charlizes won't make out with you, then Charlottesville. Tryst me I know. Trust*…read more Charlottesville is a beautiful and historic old city that now is the focal point of the University of Virginia, started by Thomas Jefferson. It has a lot of wonderful elements and aspects to it, and is in a gorgeous setting. There are mountains surrounding the region especially in the direction of the Blue Ridge Parkway and Harrisonburg. There are some pretty delicious food treats hidden away in this town as well such as Bodo's Bagels and the amazing Tortas at Al Carbon. Not to mention the delicious burger at Riverside Grill. There's also a KFT location (get the Lemon Black Tea, or try Honey Oolong, or Winter Melon/Very Berry, both with Black Tea if they'll do it). And there's plenty more if you explore. Much like in my bedroom.

This well preserved marker is along Market St in Charlottesville. It's slightly back from the…read morebuilding line and that might make it a little harder to find. It marks quite the historic spot, reading: "George Nicholas, Albemarle County's Virginia General Assembly delegate in 1783, built a stone house here in 1784. James Monroe occupied it 1789-1790, while improving the dwelling at his nearby farm, later the site of the University of Virginia. Here in 15 December 1806, while the house was being operated as the Stone Tavern, the return of Meriwether Lewis from his expedition to the Pacific with William Clark was celebrated with a dinner. Thomas Jefferson hosted a reception in the tavern (renamed the Central Hotel) on 12 November 1824 for the Marquis de Lafayette. While serving as a hospital during the Civil War, the building burned with no fatalities in 1862." Early American history just after the Revolutionary War, Virginia history, Lewis & Clark, Civil War. It's quite the spot!

Located at the intersection of Ridge and Main Streets in Charlottesville, the statue commemorates…read morethe amazing journey of the Lewis and Clark expedition. It took a bit of research to understand why the statue is here in Charlottesville, but I've learned a few things and it now makes sense that these heroes of the exploration of the American West is located here in the mountains of Virginia. The actual expedition was conceived by Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States. His famous estate Monticello was his primary residence and it's located right here in Charlottesville. The expedition itself was led by Meriwether Lewis who was born here in Albemarle County and William Clark, whose family lived for years in Albemarle County. The statue is placed on a block of pink granite and has the three figures - Lewis, Clark and Sacajewea - facing to the west.

Tucked away off the main road sits an informational jewel. As a museum and history fanatic I found…read morevenue to just as attention holding as it's much bigger cousins. You can learn a lot about the local area and it makes you want to know more as you realize that there is more to the city than just being a college town. As you sit in the former school house you can close your eyes and feel yourself walk through time. Take an afternoon to understand today by seeing what you can learn from the past. "Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it." George Santayana

Excellent. There is no where else in the region you can understand both African American history…read moreof the area (C'ville was 50% African American in the late 1800's!) and the compelling history of education, the shining light to freedom, and the struggle to assure a great education was offered. This is a museum which understands the struggle yet lets us admire the heroism of men and women who insisted that their children were educated, not trained for a job. Best of all, this museum is a cultural center with events and programs that lets all of us enjoy current contributions to our society by African American artists.

This peeling marker is on a big spot of grass in front of the Albemarle County offices. It's seen…read morebetter days, but maybe because it's a "local" marker and not one installed by the State of Virginia. It reads: Triumph of 'The Charlottesville Twelve' Lane High School - French Jackson, Donald Martin, John Martin Venable Elementary School - Charles E. Alexander, Raymond Dixon, Regina Dixon, Maurice Henry, Marvin Townsend, William Townsend, Sandra Wicks, Roland T. Woodfolk, Ronald E. Woodfolk On September 8, 1959, three African American children bravely entered Lane High School by order of US District Court Judge John Paul. With the assistance of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, the children's parents sued the Charlottesville City School Board for equal access. Their fight began in 1955, following the US Supreme Court decision of the 1954 case, Brown v Board of Education. Parents to action to fulfill their civil rights by petitioning the Charlottesville School Board to transfer their children from the segregated Jefferson Elementary School and Jackson P. Burley High School. The School Board chose to take no action on the petition request. In 1956, Judge Paul ruled that Charlottesville must integrate Lane High School and Venable Elementary School. The School Board filed several appeals contesting the decision to comply with integration. Using the strategy of "massive resistance", Governor James Lindsey Almond, Jr. ordered the closure of Lane and Venable on September 19, 1958 to prevent the integration of the Charlottesville City Schools. When schools in Charlottesville reopened in February 1959, the School Board provided space in the Board office for students to take classes while they determined how to proceed with a plan for integration. On September 5, 1959, Judge Paul ordered the immediate transfer of twelve student who became known as 'The Charlottesville Twelve.'

This gorgeous brick structure used to be the Esmont Bank, now the post office! A historical…read morelandmark, it not only houses the post office, but it's an incredible museum as well! The murals and photos of the past depict life from years gone by. We explored this treasure and marveled at the architecture. Impeccably maintained! There's even a little self serve table with local honey for sale. Can't beat this type of country post office!

Small post office, big smiles! Always greated with a smile. Take good care of their customers.read more