Every year right around Halloween, the Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society has a Spirit Walk. The Spirit Walk is a guided history tour of historic Charlottesville.
Here's the information on the ACHS website:
"This year's Spirit Walk takes place on the evenings of October 26th, 27th and 28th. Tickets go on sale September 24th at the Society, and are $12 for adults, and $5 for children under 12 for tours before 8:00 p.m. Tours leave from the County Courthouse every 15 minutes."
For more information on the Spirit Walk, check out the ACHS site at http://www.albemarlehistory.org/spirit_walk_PR.htm. While you are there, why not take a look at the other wonderful online resources provided by ACHS as well.
Friday, September 14, 2007
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Ideas for the Second Edition
I've received a number of positive comments from people who've bought the Guide. However, some people are also telling me I forgot their favorite place in the county ...
Unfortunately, the publisher limited the book to 140 pages so that it would be useful as a portable guide, and I had to cut some of my favorite spots.
If your favorite Albemarle or Charlottesville site is missing, and you want to recommend a place that you think visitors should see while they are here, please email me (my email address is on my profile page) and tell me about it. I'm already thinking of a second edition ... or a second volume!
Unfortunately, the publisher limited the book to 140 pages so that it would be useful as a portable guide, and I had to cut some of my favorite spots.
If your favorite Albemarle or Charlottesville site is missing, and you want to recommend a place that you think visitors should see while they are here, please email me (my email address is on my profile page) and tell me about it. I'm already thinking of a second edition ... or a second volume!
Thursday, September 6, 2007
UVa Fall Lecture Series - James Madison and Robert E. Lee
Here are two lecture series sponsored by the University of Virginia School of Continuing and Professional Studies:
The first is "Madison and Montpelier" - about James Madison, the Father of the U.S. Constitution, and his famous home, Montpelier. Lectures on Tuesdays, Sept. 18 through Oct. 30, 2007, 7-9 pm, plus a Saturday after-hours event at Montpelier on October 20. Cost: $125.
The second, "Robert E. Lee at 200," explores Lee's life and his place in the memory of the nation. Lecturers include Gary W. Gallagher, Robert K. Krick, William C. Davis, and J. Holt Merchant. Wednesdays, Sept. 26 through Oct. 31, 2007, 7-9 pm. Cost: $110.
Register at www.uvaenrichment.info or call 434.982.5316
The first is "Madison and Montpelier" - about James Madison, the Father of the U.S. Constitution, and his famous home, Montpelier. Lectures on Tuesdays, Sept. 18 through Oct. 30, 2007, 7-9 pm, plus a Saturday after-hours event at Montpelier on October 20. Cost: $125.
The second, "Robert E. Lee at 200," explores Lee's life and his place in the memory of the nation. Lecturers include Gary W. Gallagher, Robert K. Krick, William C. Davis, and J. Holt Merchant. Wednesdays, Sept. 26 through Oct. 31, 2007, 7-9 pm. Cost: $110.
Register at www.uvaenrichment.info or call 434.982.5316
Saturday, September 1, 2007
Special Event: New Dominion Bookstore
New Dominion Bookshop on the Downtown Mall in Charlottesville is sponsoring my first signing, which will take place on Sept. 6, 2007, from noon until 1 p.m. I hope that many of you can join me there.
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