Spanberger marks 61th anniversary of Voting Rights Act at bill-signing ceremony
The ceremony also honored the 60th anniversary of a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that made the poll tax illegal
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New owner for Michie Tavern
The building was originally constructed in the late 18th century in northern Albemarle and moved to its current location in 1927
Preservation Virginia’s list of endangered places include Wertland district, entire alignment of Valley Link Transmission line
Preservation Piedmont hopes to find a buyer for 1301 Wertland Street
Charlottesville to commemorate Mel’s Walk on May 30
The 700 block of West Main Street will receive an honorary street name commemorating Melvin Walker
Part of West Main proclaimed as “Mel’s Walk”
City Council approved designation of an honorary street for the late Mel Walker
Charlottesville’s next organized walk to take place in Johnson Village
The event begins at Tall Oaks Elementary School at 10 a.m.
Council confirms willingness to let group build bridge to Vietnam memorial, accept the infrastructure
The Dogwood Vietnam Memorial Foundation is responsible for raising the $3.3 million for design and construction of the project
Encyclopedia Virginia publishes new e-book in advance of America 250
The new publication is geared towards educators and anyone interested in history
Virginia Scenic Rail to soon bring excursion trips to Louisa County
Buckingham Branch Railroad has refurbished two train depots to prepare for the expansion
Civil rights pioneer Eugene Williams dies at the age of 97
In 2017, City Council declared November 6 as Eugene Williams Day