Maplewood Cemetery & Its Stories Walking Tour

Discover the history of Charlottesville's oldest public burying ground Stride through Maplewood Cemetery, the city’s oldest public burying ground, and discover the stories of the people who shaped Charlottesville and Albemarle County. From prominent figures to everyday residents, explore the lives, histories, and sometimes surprising legends found among Maplewood’s graves. This guided walking tour offers a unique look at local history through both the people who lived it and the cemetery that remembers them. Tour begins at the entrance to Maplewood Cemetery, 425 Maple Street, Charlottesville. Important Information: - This is a 60-minute guided walking tour. - This tour involves less than one mile of walking, but does include stairs, standing, and inclines. Please be advised that there will not always be seating available at stops on the tour and that the tour route may not be accessible for guests in mobility devices. - Tours run rain or shine, but may be cancelled in the event of inclement weather when conditions are dangerous for guests and tour guides. - This ticket is non-refundable and non-transferable. Please see other FAQs below.