> Courses > History Walking Tours

History Walking Tours

Explore history where it happened.

History Walking Tours: The Common House Black History Tour (SP23HWT2) NEW!
THIS OPPORTUNITY HAS REACHED ITS MAXIMUM ENROLLMENT.
FEEL FREE TO PLACE YOURSELF ON THE WAITLIST AND WE WILL NOTIFY YOU IF SEATS BECOME AVAILABLE.
*WE ARE WORKING BEHIND THE SCENES.
Instructor:
Day of the week: F, Times: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM.
Dates: 4/28/2023 - 4/28/2023
Sessions: 1
You will not be charged the $15.00 course fee unless you are admitted to the opportunity.
Limit (we do monitor enrollment and when possible may add seats): 20
Course Description:
This is a two-hour tour of Charlottesville’s historic downtown and Court Square created with support from Common House social club. The tour focuses on the history of the local African American community, race relations, and how events of the past continue to affect the city today. While exploring downtown Charlottesville, you will hear stories about enslaved people, free Blacks, individuals with complex racial identities, segregation, forceful displacements, and Confederate monuments and their removal.
Show Description
NOTE: If you do not see the "Add to Cart" button, there are five possible reasons. 1) Registration may not be open 2) you have not added a membership to your cart or renewed your membership 3) you are not logged in (Click ”Sign In” on the blue bar above) 4) you may need to refresh your screen 5) the course is full.

Some Title