Charlottesville and surrounding Albemarle County have the peaceful charm of another era. Nestled at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, this area’s celebrated allure comes from a storied past filled with intriguing people and events.
Author and local resident Jean Cooper brings Charlottesville’s past to life while providing a useful guide to the city’s most historic streets, buildings and neighborhoods. This guide invites all to explore different time periods of Charlottesville’s hi…



