Experience the fascinating historical and cultural landscape that is the Journey Through Hallowed Ground National Heritage Area, a 180-mile long, 75-mile wide region stretching from Gettysburg, Pennsylvania to Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello in Charlottesville, Virginia.
UPCOMING EVENTS
VIEW ALL EVENTSExhibit : 1781 Siege of Yorktown: The 240th Anniversary
A new exhibit presented by Jeff Thomas: “1781 Siege of Yorktown: The 240th Anniversary” will be on display at Thomas Balch Library through the month of October, 2021. It may be seen during regular library hours Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 10am-4pm [closed for lunch 12-1 pm], Wednesday 2 pm-7:30 pm.
Library Exhibit Celebrates 75th Anniversary of Local League of Women Voters Founding
This year marks 75 years since the Charlottesville Area League of Women Voters was founded. In commemoration, the League is presenting an exhibit about its mission to empower voters and defend democracy. The general public can view it during the entire month of August at the Jefferson-Madison Regional Library’s Northside Branch. At the start of […]
LEARNING THROUGH THE POWER OF PLACE
The Journey’s National Heritage Area gives visitors unique educational experiences at defining sites of American history, and our award-winning educational programs provide students and educators alike with one-of-a-kind learning opportunities.
National History Academy is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for high school students to spend the summer exploring American history and government through the power of place.
National History Academy is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for high school students to spend the summer exploring American history and government through the power of place.
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The Journey protects the unparalleled historic sites and cultural landscapes where American history happened for future generations.
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