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CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA
Nestled along the foothills of the Blue
Ridges Mountains, this most picturesque of
American cities is home to Monticello, the
architectural masterpiece and plantation home
of our third president, Thomas Jefferson.
Guided tours are offered to this mountaintop
home throughout the year with outdoor garden
and plantation tours available between April
and October.
The original grounds of the University of
Virginia; including the Rotunda and the Lawn
were designed by Thomas Jefferson. This
"Academic Village" as he called it along with
Jefferson's Monticello home are both designated World Heritage Sites by United Nations
Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization
(UNESCO). Conducted tours of the Rotunda
are offered daily between 10am and 4pm.
The Carter G. Woodson Institute for African
American Studies at the University of Virginia
holds events and symposiums throughout the
year. Check this website artsandsciences.virginia.edu/woodson/index.html for event details.
Thomas Jefferson's Monticello Estate
Photo Credit: Christopher Hollis/Wdwic Pictures
The Jefferson School has stood for 125 years
as a symbol of the dedication of the Charlottesville Black community to the education of children. Efforts are underway to establish the African American
Heritage and Cultural Center on the site along with the recently opened Carver Recreation Center.
Go to visitcharlottesville.org for details.
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