Charlottesville, Virginia, often referred to as Cville, has long proved its place in America’s history.
The city was once the home of both Thomas Jefferson and James Monroe (the former’s mountain-top plantation Monticello ― which includes a mansion and rebuilt slave quarters ― borders the city). Additionally, Charlottesville made headlines in August when it was the site of the now-infamous “Unite the Right” rally. One person was killed and others were injured when the contentious white supremacist rally clashed with counterprotesters.
The city stands strong and thrives despite the hardships it has seen. It’s home to Shenandoah National Park, several breweries, the prestigious University of Virginia and much more.
HuffPost set up shop at the University of Virginia’s McIntire Ampitheatre during its 25-city Listen To America tour to talk to locals about what they love most about Cville. Take a look at some of the Virginia goodness we experienced:
The HuffPost bus sits in front of the Robert E. Lee statue, which is covered in plastic, in Charlottesville, Virginia, on Sept. 26, 2017.
HuffPost sets up tents at the McIntire Amphitheatre at the University of Virginia.
HuffPost staffers gather before they meet with members of the community.
HuffPost visits the University of Virginia in Charlottesville.
Hanzhang Li, a student at the University of Virginia, works on her laptop while she waits to talk to HuffPost.
The rotunda at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville.
Nick Schaffer photobombs Lars Thorn.
Maggie Servais and Kate Bellows chat during HuffPost's visit to the University of Virginia.
HuffPost visits the University of Virginia.
Students study and go to class at the University of Virginia.
Students walk to class at the University of Virginia.
Students walk to class at the University of Virginia.
HuffPost drives to IX Art Park in Charlottesville.
HuffPost visits IX Art Park.
Marina Fang interviews Aaliyah Turner during HuffPost's visit to IX Art Park in Charlottesville.
HuffPost visits IX Art Park in Charlottesville.
Charlottesville Mayor Michael Signer is interviewed by Lauren Moraski on the HuffPost bus.
HuffPost visits IX Art Park in Charlottesville.
Raymond Goffin and Phil Lewis play Jumbo Jenga during HuffPost's visit to IX Art Park.
Raymond Goffin gestures after he loses a game of Jumbo Jenga.
Jolie Doggett shows off a sticker during the HuffPost visit to IX Art Park.
Robyn Malcolm and Marc Janks speak to Charlottesville Mayor Michael Signer.
Robyn Malcolm is interviewed by CBS 19 during HuffPost's visit to IX Art Park in Charlottesville.
The HuffPost team relaxes on the bus after its visit to Charlottesville.
"HuffPost was here" is written in chalk on a wall in IX Art Park.
HuffPost visits Asheville, North Carolina, on Sept. 25, 2017, as part of "Listen to America: A HuffPost Road Trip."
HuffPost staffer Meredith Melnick (left) speak to panelists Jacqueline Sitton, Steve Heatherly, Lucretia Stargell, Dr. Beth Buys and Frank Taylor during the "Women's Health & Rural Hospitals" event at Lenoir-Rhyne University's Center for Graduate Studies in Asheville.
Jacqueline Sitton speaks to the audience.
Dr. Brie Folkner cries while speaking to the panelists about one of her patients.
The audience filled most of the room during the event.
Dr. Beth Buys speaks to the audience.
North Carolina state Sen. Terry Van Duyn speaks with audience members during a question and answer session.
A person wearing a jacket decorated with a Confederate flag passes by on a moped in Asheville.
People wait to be interviewed during HuffPost's visit to Asheville.
North Carolina state Sen. Terry Van Duyn is interviewed by HuffPost staffer Meredith Melnick during the visit to Asheville.
A Listen to America sign sits outside a video station.
People wait to be interviewed by HuffPost at the 12 Bones restaurant.
Ashlee Lafferty is interviewed by Michael Pace and Marina Fang during HuffPost's visit.
Murals and graffiti cover the walls of many buildings in the River Arts District of Asheville.
Sarah Grossman (center) interviews Elena Monsour on the bus.
Murals and graffiti cover the walls of many buildings.
A sign for 12 Bones Smokehouse appears across from the HuffPost video activation site in Asheville.
Interns from Mission Health take photos of the HuffPost bus.
Zach Voigt, an intern at Mission Health, escorts Robert Haskins to the bus.
Local TV station WLOS takes video during HuffPost's visit to Asheville.
Marc Janks speaks to fellow HuffPost staffers Sarah Grossman (left) and Robyn Malcolm.
Murals and graffiti appear on many buildings in the River Arts District.
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