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Greene County Historical Society & Museum
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Come with us and take a journey back in time to learn about our County's rich and proud heritage. Browsing these pages you will discover how the County’s Old Jail, located next to the 1838 Jefferson-inspired Courthouse, has been turned into a Museum. Our Gallery and Sales areas are open for your shopping and viewing pleasure along with Society and County events. The Links will provide you transport to other sites of interest. Visit often as we are always adding new content. This Society was formed to bring together people interested in history, and especially in the history of Greene County...
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360 Main Street
Stanardsville, Virginia 22973

Phone: 434-985-1834

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Stanardsville Historical Walking Tour
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Put on your walking shoes and head out to the historic Stanardsville Courthouse where you'll park your car and begin this self guided walking tour.  Using your mobile phone, open the tour's app (click HERE) and get ready to learn about the history and development of Stanardsville through its historic buildings.  This walking tour was developed as an Eagle Scout Project by Garrett Ensor, BSA Troop 174, with the sponsorship of Greene County ...
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85 Stanard Street (beginning of tour)
Stanardsville, Virginia 22973

Phone: 434-985-1834

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Monticello
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Spend a day on the beautiful grounds of Monticello and get an intimate look at Thomas Jefferson.  Monticello is open daily, year-round and offers house tours which run several times an hour throughout the day.  Enjoy an introductory film, exhibitions, and special events as well.  Monticello, the home of Thomas Jefferson, is owned and operated by the Thomas Jefferson Foundation, a private, nonprofit corporation with a dual mission of preservation and education. 

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Address:

931 Thomas Jefferson Pkwy
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902

Phone: 434-984-9800

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Montpelier
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Montpelier is the home of James Madison, Father of the Constitution, architect of the Bill of Rights and president of the United States. Visit Montpelier to experience the "Presidential Detective Story," the worldwide search for the furnishings, décor and plantation landscape that once graced the Madisons' beloved home. Your Montpelier tour will show you how curators and archaeologists uncover and connect evidence to reveal James and Dolley Madison's personalities and style. See the latest finds including the red, flocked Drawing Room wallpaper and a chess set like the one James Madison and Th...
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11395 Constitution Hwy
Orange, Virginia 22960

Phone: 540-672-2728

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James Monroe's Highland
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Experience Highland, the official residence of fifth President James Monroe and his wife, Elizabeth Kortright Monroe, from 1799 to 1823.

Join us for our guided tour, lasting approximately 40 minutes, as we explore the fascinating life of the tireless public servant who fought and bled in the American Revolution, successfully negotiated the Louisiana Purchase, worked behind the scenes to push the Missouri Compromise through Congress, secured our nation’s borders, and issued our first hemisphere-wide foreign policy statement: the Monroe Doctrine. The tour also showcases an outstanding...
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Address:

2050 James Monroe Pkwy
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902

Phone: 434-293-8000

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Michie Tavern
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Michie Tavern, located ½ mile below Jefferson’s Monticello, accommodated travelers with food, drink and lodging more than 200 years ago. Today, visitors experience the Tavern’s past through an historical journey which recreates 18th-century tavern life. Servers in period attire offer bountiful Colonial Midday Fare. The rustic restaurant setting renders a lunch dining experience rich in southern culture and hospitality for families to enjoy. Get a taste of the 18th-century as we feature a buffet of southern fried chicken, marinated baked chicken, hickory-smoked pork barbecue, stewed tomatoes, b...
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Address:

683 Thomas Jefferson Parkway
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902

Phone: 434-977-1234

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Explore Greene

With convenient access to Skyline Drive and the Appalachian Trail, Greene County is the perfect place to explore our natural beauty and revitalize your senses.

 

Visit the Economic Development and Tourism Department for information on starting a business in Greene.

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