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Monticello is the autobiographical masterpiece of Thomas Jefferson—designed and redesigned and built and rebuilt for more than forty years. Its gardens were a botanic showpiece, a source of food, and an experimental laboratory of ornamental and useful plants from around the world.
Planning on visiting Monticello? Explore Thomas Jefferson's iconic home on a guided house tour, then explore the plantation with Garden Tours or Slavery at Monticello tours. Every Charlottesville tour should include this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Monticello ( / ˌmɒntɪˈtʃɛloʊ / 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.
With native hardwood forest, deep ravines, elevated walks and spectacular views the Saunders-Monticello Trail is Central Virginia's most popular park. Tips for what to see and do at Thomas Jefferson's Monticello in Charlottesville, VA.
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. Monticello was designated a World.
Aug 13, 2010 · Monticello sits atop a lofty hill in Albemarle County, Virginia, not far from the birthplace of Thomas Jefferson, its creator and most prominent resident, who spent more than four decades ...
Explore Thomas Jefferson's Monticello in this stunning 360-degree virtual tour produced by HULLFILM.
The fate of the American Indian objects, which disappeared after Jefferson’s death, remains unknown. Due to Jefferson's pivotal role and personal interest in the expedition, Monticello was chosen to host the first signature event of the Lewis and Clark Bicentennial in January 2003.
Monticello Shop, inspired by Thomas Jefferson. Discover unique furniture, home decor, garden, seeds, plants, books, and more. Your purchase supports Monticello and its mission of education and preservation. Shop the Monticello museum store now.
Monticello is a Beautiful Property Nestled Among Mature Trees Just East of I-45 and South of Airtex Blvd. Our Location is Convenient to Downtown Houston, Intercontinental Airport, the Woodlands and So Much More.
