The Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society will give expertly guided walking tours of historic downtown Charlottesville every Saturday at 10 a.m. beginning in early April and running through October. Tours will leave from the McIntire Building, 200 Second Street NE, across from Lee Park.

Stroll around the Court Square familiar to Thomas Jefferson, James Madison and James Monroe. Learn about the early years of Charlottesville, its citizens, businesses and buildings. During a one-hour tour you will see reminders of over 250 years of our community's heritage.

On the third weekend of each mont, an historical tour of the Downtown Mall is also offered.

The Historical Society has developed walking tours of other neighborhoods, like Starr Hill, historically home to many families of Charlottesville's 19th and 20th Century African-American merchant and professional class. Please inquire to arrange a tour for your group.

A $5.00 donation per person is requested. Children under 12 and school groups are free of charge. Group tours may be arranged for other times. Call (434) 296-1492 for further information or, in case of severe weather, to inquire about the tour schedule.