The Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society, an independent 501(c)(3) organization, based in Charlottesville, Virginia. History is not the past; it is the story we tell about the past. History is not the past; it is the story we tell about the past. Every person in Albemarle County and the City of Charlottesville has a unique and powerful story to tell. Through collecting, preserving, and interpreting the history of our community, we are committed to informing, inspiring, and bringing together all people, creating opportunities for new relationships and new understandings.