An Afternoon at Birdwood: A Private Historic Preservation Tour

(Photo Credit: Anice Hoachlander)

This special tour for AIA Virginia members, member and guests of the AIA Virginia Historic Resources Committee, and members of the ICAA Washington Mid-Atlantic Chapter will explore the rich architectural history of Birdwood Mansion, one of Charlottesville’s most significant historic estates. Participants will enjoy guided access by the restoration architect of the mansion and grounds while learning about its evolution from an early 19th century residence to its recent rehabilitation. The tour will highlight the award-worthy restoration led by Glavé & Holmes Architecture, whose thoughtful approach balanced preservation of the mansion’s Jeffersonian character with its adaptive reuse for contemporary hospitality, in accordance with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation.

Tour timeline:

1:00 Meet out front for tour
2:00 Garden reception
3:00 Tour concludes

1 AIA LU | HSW (submitted for approval)

AIA Member/ICAA Member: $80
Non-Member: $95
Students: $80

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