The Seventh Annual Jeffersonian Thanksgiving Festival in historic downtown
Charlottesville will be 11/16-18. This year, there will be over sixty
events and activities that are designed to let you experience what our
community was like during the American Revolution between 1779 and 1781.
You will step back in history and mingle with famous statesmen, soldiers,
craftsmen, clergymen, and citizens who gather for a Day of Public
Thanksgiving that was proclaimed by Virginia's Governor Thomas Jefferson.

At several different venues, you will meet about 150 costumed professional
and amateur living historians and dramatic artists portraying famous people
from the past who lived or visited the area. Many of these people will be
interpreted using their own original writings, either in short dramatic
discussions and meetings, or in informal conversations as you meet them
roaming about Court Square, Lee Park, or the Downtown Mall.

Most events are free. Public parking is available streetside, or in the
public lots on Market or Water Streets. On Saturday and Sunday, Parking in
the Market Street Parking Garage and the Water Street Parking Garage will
be free. In the event of rain or extremely cold weather, most events will
still take place but at alternate rain sites. Information tables throughout
the festival will have the latest information regarding events, schedules
and venues. Also look for the insert coming soon in the Daily Progress with
more festival information.


website: http://www.jeffersonthanksgiving.org/

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