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Monticello: Thomas Jefferson’s historic estate shares insight into founding of America

Monticello: Thomas Jefferson’s historic estate shares insight into founding of America

Slavery at Thomas Jefferson's Monticello

Slavery at Thomas Jefferson's Monticello

5 Tips For Visiting Monticello, Thomas Jefferson’s Estate - TravelUpdate

5 Tips For Visiting Monticello, Thomas Jefferson’s Estate - TravelUpdate

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Life At Jefferson's Monticello, As His Slaves Saw It

Life At Jefferson's Monticello, As His Slaves Saw It

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Visit Monticello in Winter | Thomas Jefferson's Monticello

Visit Monticello in Winter | Thomas Jefferson's Monticello

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Thomas Jefferson was fascinated by astronomy and owned several astronomical instruments during his lifetime, including an orrery—that is, a mechanical model of the solar system. Orreries were a popular, entertaining, and instructive way to share what was known at the time about the natural world and universe. According to one letter, Jefferson may have even displayed his orrery, ordered from London in 1792, in the President’s House in Washington, D.C. In today’s video, Monticello guide Charles M

Thomas Jefferson was fascinated by astronomy and owned several astronomical instruments during his lifetime, including an orrery—that is, a mechanical model of the solar system. Orreries were a popular, entertaining, and instructive way to share what was known at the time about the natural world and universe. According to one letter, Jefferson may have even displayed his orrery, ordered from London in 1792, in the President’s House in Washington, D.C. In today’s video, Monticello guide Charles M

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Video shows aerial shots of Thomas Jefferson's Monticello

Video shows aerial shots of Thomas Jefferson's Monticello

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Explore Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello, a historic escape with scenic gardens, mountain views, and powerful history, all just a short drive from Raleigh. | Thomas Jefferson's Monticello

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‘Jefferson Remembers the Declaration’: Top Thomas Jefferson interpreter guides special America 250 tour at Monticello

Each autumn we plant over 8,000 tulips at Monticello and wait with eager anticipation for the bulbs to bloom in spring. And... the time is here! Tulips are popping up all over the mountaintop. Will you be joining us? Plan your springtime visit: bit.ly/2V00yXY | Thomas Jefferson's Monticello

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Experience flowers in bloom, history tours, stunning views, and more! | Thomas Jefferson's Monticello

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Explore Thomas Jefferson's Monticello on a Behind the Scenes Tour! | Thomas Jefferson's Monticello

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Experience a Holiday Evening Tour at Monticello! You’ll have the rare opportunity to visit the historic home after dark, decorated with the style of holiday greenery found during Jefferson’s era. | Thomas Jefferson's Monticello

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Calling all teachers! We are now accepting applications for the 2022 Monticello Teacher Institute. This immersive professional development program provides teachers with the opportunity to research and study at Monticello, participate in collaborative workshops, build resources for their classrooms, and more. But don't take our word for it. Learn more from teachers themselves in this video. Applications are due March 20, 2022: bit.ly/31B2xe5 | Thomas Jefferson's Monticello

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This week’s livestreams focus on wine! 🍷 In this video, Monticello Guide Noelle Stith shares the history of the Wine Cellar here on the mountaintop. Check it out, and be sure to join us tomorrow, August 18, at 1:00 p.m. EDT for our live Q&A with Thomas Jefferson, interpreted by Bill Barker: bit.ly/3iIpX44 | Thomas Jefferson's Monticello

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Celebrate the holiday season at Monticello. Special programs include holiday evening tours, an open house on November 27 with Thomas Jefferson, holiday races, tasting events at The Shop, and wreath-making and gingerbread house workshops. Learn more at www.monticello.org/holiday | Thomas Jefferson's Monticello

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Did you know that Jefferson used an optical illusion to make Monticello seem a little smaller? | Thomas Jefferson's Monticello

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WATCH: At Thomas Jefferson's Monticello, a new exhibit brings the largely hidden story of Sally Hemings and her decades-long relationship with the nation's third president into the open. Jeffrey Brown reports. | PBS NewsHour

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ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY, 1827: Thomas Jefferson's estate sale begins at Monticello, resulting in the sale of more than 100 enslaved men and women. The impetus for the sale was simple: Jefferson’s enormous debt. As was customary at the time, Jefferson's debt became the responsibility of his heirs—and a living nightmare for the men, women, and children held in bondage who knew they would be sold to cover that debt. Learn more from in today’s video featuring Niya Bates. | Thomas Jefferson's Monticel

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During Thomas Jefferson’s lifetime, the Monticello plantation encompassed 5,000 acres. Today the Thomas Jefferson Foundation, the private nonprofit that owns and operates Monticello, owns roughly 2,500 acres of Jefferson’s original holdings. While much of it is not seen by the public, our hardworking staff are constantly working to protect and preserve this land and the history found within it. Learn more in this video, and then join us here on our Facebook page today, April 20, at 1:00 p.m. ET

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We’re back in Monticello’s Archaeology Lab! 🧪 While discoveries begin in the field, it’s in the lab where artifacts truly come to life. Every object is carefully cleaned, cataloged, analyzed, and entered into Monticello’s Digital Archaeological Archive of Comparative Slavery (DAACS) database. In today’s video, lab analyst Chris Devine takes us behind the scenes to show how this essential work helps piece together the stories of the past. 🔍 | Thomas Jefferson's Monticello

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Trowels, shovels, and tools… oh my! Today, the Monticello Archaeology team is digging into the details, literally. 🪏 Discover the essential tools archaeologists use on site and the fascinating reasons behind their choices. Follow Archaeology at Monticello for more! | Thomas Jefferson's Monticello

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Since the 1950s, archaeological research has been ongoing at Monticello. Extensive excavations have amassed a body of knowledge that makes Monticello one of the best studied plantations in the world. Learn more on our Plantation Archaeology Walking Tour, which resumes for the 2024 season THIS weekend! Guests will visit Site 30, see artifacts from the field, and learn about the history of the Monticello plantation. See details: bit.ly/3PszSgS | Thomas Jefferson's Monticello

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In this video, hear from Monticello’s Crystal O’Connor about our current archaeology project on the mountaintop. | Thomas Jefferson's Monticello

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Flow into the holiday season with a Holiday Evening Tour at Monticello🕯️ Starting today and running through December 30, take advantage of this rare opportunity to explore the house after dark, decorated with Jefferson-era greenery, and step inside spaces few get to see at night. You’ll experience the first and upper floors, including the Dome Room, and learn how everyone on the mountaintop celebrated the holiday season. Purchase your tickets now at the link in our bio! See full schedule in the

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Did you know that Monticello Guides carry bags that do more than just hold practical essentials? 🎒 Inside are objects that help enrich tours, inspire curiosity and bring history to life! Take a look inside this Guide’s bag to see the must-have items they use to enhance their tours and start meaningful conversations along the way. Which item surprised you most? Let us know in the comments.👇 | Thomas Jefferson's Monticello

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It’s Presidents’ Day! Be sure to tune in at 8pm tonight for the premiere of “Thomas Jefferson” on HISTORY! | Thomas Jefferson's Monticello

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What have we found on the mountaintop site so far? Hear again from Monticello Archaeologist Crystal O’Connor and follow us for more updates! | Thomas Jefferson's Monticello

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🍂 Fall is in the air! Today, Eric Forsythe, General Manager at our Monticello Café, is giving us a closer look at one of the delicious dishes from the fall menu, the Cranberry Turkey Club. Watch to hear all the delicious details about this seasonal favorite. But that’s not all, our new fall menu is filled with even more ways to savor the season. 🍁 What menu item are you most excited to try? Learn more at www.monticello.org/cafe. | Thomas Jefferson's Monticello

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