Summary
Members of the Court Square Enslavement Memorial Group asked Council to reinstall a commemorative marker at 0 Park Street reading "Traditional Site of Enslavement Auction Block" and to vote on restoring it.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 19, 2026.
Impact analysis
Taxpayers might see some short-term costs for the physical removal and safe transport of the heavy statues.
Residents and visitors seeking honest public acknowledgment of Charlottesville's history of enslavement.
No groups negatively affected
Mentions & discussions (8)
City Council - Oct 19, 2026
A resolution would allow installation of a sign recognizing the sale of enslaved persons in Court Square, continuing the city's effort to memorialize that history. A prior 2014 plaque was removed in 2020 and replaced with a fuller state historical marker in 2025.
City Council - Jun 15, 2026
Two speakers asked Council to help restore a slate historic marker at the site of the enslavement auction block at 0 Park Street, and asked the city manager to bring it to a vote July 20.
City Council - Jan 20, 2026
Members of the Court Square Enslavement Memorial Group asked Council to reinstall a commemorative marker at 0 Park Street reading "Traditional Site of Enslavement Auction Block" and to vote on restoring it.
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