Virginia’s Historical Marker Program is the oldest such program in the nation, beginning in 1927 when a handful of markers were erected along U.S. 1 between Richmond and Mount Vernon.

Albemarle County is home to 80+ historical markers. The goal of the Historic Markers project is to tell a more inclusive history of Albemarle County by increasing the representation of women and people of color.

If you have an idea for a local historic marker, let us know by contacting equity@albemarle.org

River View Farm Historical Marker Ceremony

The traveling soil exhibit features soil collected from the lynching site of John Henry James. The exhibit includes photographs and a historical narrative to contextualize the arrest and lynching of James in July 1898.

The exhibit will travel through the Jefferson-Madison Regional Library system on an annual basis during the months of February – June.

If you would like to host the Soil Exhibit, please email us at equity@albemarle.org

OEI and Parks and Recreation have recently started working with the Monacan Tribal Nation in order to memorialize their long history in Albemarle County and the nearby regions within our parks.

Our goal is to build a strong relationship with the Tribe so this can be an on-going collaboration, focusing not only on Monacan history but also their present contributions to our community. Based on feedback from the Monacan Tribal Council, we are trying to find ways to work together so that the Monacan people can take ownership of the narrative they want to share.

We are very excited about this collaboration!