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Visit Monticello, the mountaintop estate of Thomas Jefferson, the author of the Declaration of Independence and the third president of the United States. Explore his life, legacy, architecture, gardens, slavery, and more online or in person.
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Planning on visiting Monticello? Explore Thomas Jefferson's...
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ADDRESS: 931 Thomas Jefferson Parkway Charlottesville, VA...
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Join Monticello staff for a 90-minute walking tour into the...
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Monticello is a touchstone for all who seek to explore the...
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Early Life and Monticello. Jefferson was born April 13,...
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Monticello's North Pavilion completed and its South Pavilion...
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ADDRESS: 931 Thomas Jefferson Parkway Charlottesville, VA...
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Thomas Jefferson called slavery a “moral depravity” and a...
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Monticello (/ ˌ m ɒ n t ɪ ˈ tʃ ɛ l oʊ / MON-tih-CHEL-oh) was the primary plantation of Thomas Jefferson, a Founding Father, author of the Declaration of Independence, and the third president of the United States, who began designing Monticello after inheriting land from his father at age 14.
Visit Monticello, the historic mountaintop estate of Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States. Choose from various ticket options and tours to explore the house, gardens, exhibits, and more.
The House. Monticello is the autobiographical masterpiece of Thomas Jefferson—designed and redesigned and built and rebuilt for more than forty years—and its gardens were a botanic showpiece, a source of food, and an experimental laboratory of ornamental and useful plants from around the world.
Jun 3, 2024 · Monticello, the home of Thomas Jefferson, located in south-central Virginia, U.S., about 2 miles (3 km) southeast of Charlottesville. Constructed between 1768 and 1809, it is one of the finest examples of the early Classical Revival style in the United States.
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Aug 13, 2010 · Monticello is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a national treasure that reveals the personality and philosophy of its creator, Thomas Jefferson. Learn about its history, design, gardens, inventions and the paradox of slavery at this iconic estate in Virginia.
Monticello is a beautiful and unique historical site that's very reflective of Thomas Jefferson's love for architecture, the outdoors, and agriculture. My favorite part of Monticello is the vineyard views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. I visited without going on the tour, which turned out to be a good decision.
