Local History Matters
At the Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society, we believe that local history matters! Learn more about the work we do to collect, preserve, and interpret the history of Central Virginia
Visit Us
The Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society is open free of charge Monday through Friday. Please refer to our daily hours below. All guests can view lobby exhibits and explore our Research Library.
Monday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Tuesday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Wednesday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Thursday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Friday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Sunday CLOSED
About ACHS
ACHS works diligently to uphold our mission, vision, and values. Learn more about our history, Board of Directors, staff, and policies.
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Membership & Support
As a 501(c)(3) private nonprofit, the Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society couldn’t survive without its members. Join or make a donation today to continue supporting local history!
All are Welcome at ACHS
The Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society (ACHS) is dedicated to collecting, preserving, and sharing the history of Albemarle County and Charlottesville, to inspire people to learn from our past. We are committed to reflecting the fullness of local history to help members of our community become better citizens through an understanding of the past. To do so, we aim to represent all parts of our local history—reflecting the many individuals, groups, and communities whose stories are part of it. In our work, we value historical truth, accuracy without bias or partiality, and integrity and transparency in all we do. As a public resource, we strive to keep our space, our collections, our archives, and our programs open to all who wish to learn more about the importance of the local story.
Spring 2026 - Brand New Newsletter!
Learn about what has been going on at ACHS in our Spring 2026 Bulletin!
Local History Matters
ACHS collects, preserves, and shares the history of Albemarle County and Charlottesville, inspiring people to learn from our past
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Vision
We are committed to reflecting the fullness of local history to help members of our community become better citizens through an understanding of the past.
Mission
We collect, preserve, and share the history of Albemarle County and Charlottesville, inspiring people to learn from our past.
We collect and preserve: archives, artifacts, research, and stories.
We share through: educational programs, exhibits, digital resources, and publications.
Values
We pursue historical truth.
We seek accuracy without bias or partiality.
We value integrity and transparency in all we do.
Our organization earned a 2025 Gold Seal of Transparency! Now, everyone can view our financial details and learn about the people at our organization. Click on the gold seal for our updated #NonprofitProfile on Candid.
This website was funded in part by a CARES Act grant from Virginia Humanities. Click on their logo to learn more.
The Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society is a proud partner of the Virginia Tourism Corporation and VA250 Commission.
