Pride - Historic Tour Celebrating 50 years of the Downtown Mall
Friday, November 6, 2026 | 11:00am-12:00pm
Details:
Come celebrate the 50 year anniversary of our wonderful Downtown Mall, with an historical tour lead by The Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society. Take a casual eight block walk around Charlottesville’s historic pedestrian Downtown Mall. 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. This is about a 60 minute tour, walking about 1 mile altogether.
This event is organized by the Pride Committee at The Center at Belvedere, and ALL are welcome. Limited to 20 participants SO YOU MUST REGISTER THROUGH THE CENTER. Payment: $20 per person
Questions? Please feel free to email francertaylor@yahoo.com or contact https://albemarlehistory.org/tours/
Tour Guide: Sharon
Date: Friday, November 6th (Rain or Shine)
Time: 11:00 AM
Tour: Historic Downtown Mall
Tour Meeting Location: Tour begins outside the front entrance of the Ting Pavilion; The pavilion is a giant, white outdoor amphitheater tent. The Google Maps link below will put you outside on the sidewalk next to the tent.
700 E Main Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902
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Payment: $20 per one adult tour ticket ($10 if you are a member of the ACHS). You must hand off your payment to Sharon before the tour begins. You can pay either with cash, or a check made out to the Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society.
Open to all.
Location:
700 E Main Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902
Seats available: 17