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Private tour in Charlottesville Mili S
Discover the History and Controversy in Thomas Jefferson's Hometown
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I am a life-long local of Charlottesville, VA. I have tried to move to big cities like San Francisco, New Orleans, even Rome, but Charlottesville kept calling me back. Even when I was living elsewhere, I had close family connections in the area. I am one of a rare bunch - C-Ville locals who also attended the University of Virginia. Actually, I am what you would call a Double Hoo - meaning I graduated from the University twice, once with a BA and once with an MFA. For all of my college career, I worked full time as a waitress at some of the best restaurants in town. There are few options for people with degrees in Art History, so I decided to use mine to become an extraordinary tour guide, first in Rome and other cities in Europe, and now in the major cities of the East Coast. I have been working in the tourism industry for over a decade and am a highly rated tour director and guide with multiple tour operators, both adult and student. With all the other customer service experience I have had, I am confident I will be able to provide an amazing experience for any age group, in any city. But C-Ville will always be home. So when ToursByLocals let me know that people were looking for a guide to this little town, I couldn't wait to sign up! Charlottesville is an amazing place, not just because of its history, not just because of its mountain views, or the soil and climate that make it possible to grow almost anything. . . it's just got that something that people fall in love with! We have so many people who come to visit and just stay!! Maybe you will too!! BA from the University of Virginia in Art History MFA from the University of Virginia in Classical Art and Archaeology Certification with International Tour Management Institute 2001 DC Certified Guide since 2014 Member of the DC Guild of Professional Tour Guides since 2015 Certified New York City Guide since 2017 Member of the Guide Association of New York City since 2021 I am not a driver guide. I can accompany you in your vehicle or arrange for a separate car and driver.
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Walking Tour of Court Square and the Downtown Mall in Charlottesville Virginia
Overview of your Charlottesville tour
From it's beginnings on a barren ridge over the Rivanna river, we will explore the everyday and controversial history of Charlottesville. As a native of Charlottesville, I have been steeped in Jefferson since childhood, so of course we will explore his contributions and influence. Come explore shady squares and open air living spaces, societal norms and shames in Mr. Jefferson's neighborhood. We will start where the town started, at Court Square, whose history marks the beginning of Charlottesville, all the way to its most current news. We will explore the slave years as well as the Civil War and what was to follow, both architecturally as well as socially. I look forward to seeing you in C-Ville!!
Your Charlottesville tour itinerary
- We will visit the grounds of the original courthouse as well as surrounding significant sites before continuing to the Downtown Mall, our original Main St commercial district, revitalized at the nation's bi-centennial (about an hour to an hour and a half). - We will see the Courthouse, Court Square Park and Park St Park, and important sites on the Mall. - We will also visit the homes of several people formerly enslaved at Monticello and see how they moved on. - We will end at the newly christened Heather Heyer Way.
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Type: Walking
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Charlottesville, Virginia, United States
Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: Albemarle County Courthouse 501 East Jefferson St. Charlottesville VA 22902
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