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Thomas Jefferson's estate in Charlottesville, Virginia. Join us on the mountaintop, and meet the people of Monticello.

Charlottesville, VA
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  1. Przypięty tweet
    3 cze

    "We condemn the violence and inequities that Black Americans continue to endure because of systemic racism in America, rooted in our nation’s history with race-based slavery." A statement from Monticello:

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  2. 3 godziny temu

    Join us on 12/16 at 1:00 p.m. EST for a live Q&A with Philipp Ziesche, Associate Editor of The Papers of Benjamin Franklin at Yale University Library. We’ll discuss Jefferson and Franklin’s collaborations and their impact on American history:

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  3. 3 godziny temu

    In this week’s livestreams we’ll explore the relationship between Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin. First up, join us on 12/15 at 1:00 p.m. EST for a live Q&A with Jefferson, interpreted by Bill Barker, and Franklin, interpreted by Bill Robling:

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    5 godzin temu

    It's not often you can experience after dark. Consider taking a Private Holiday Evening Tour!

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  5. 10 gru

    Calling fellow nerds! Spruce up your 🎄with our popular (fair trade) Embroidered Historical Ornaments. They also make a great gift! Shop:

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  6. 9 gru

    Join us on Tuesday, December 15, at 4:00 p.m. EST for a virtual book talk with R.B. Bernstein, Lecturer in Law and Politics at . Bernstein will discuss his new book, "The Education of John Adams." Learn more:

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  7. 7 gru

    Happy ! Thomas Jefferson wrote roughly 19,000 letters during his lifetime. He used this device, the polygraph, to create copies of his correspondence. It worked by having the writer's hand move one pen while a second pen mirrored its movements.

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  8. 6 gru

    Martha Wayles Skelton Jefferson, wife of Thomas Jefferson, is a historical figure little known in public memory. Join us on Tuesday, December 8, at 6:00 p.m. EST for our next virtual TOM Talk with Martha Jefferson, interpreted by Nicole Brown:

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  9. 5 gru

    From our Private Holiday Evening Tours (a rare opportunity to experience the house after dark) to this year's virtual wreath workshop to our new Holiday Live Virtual Tour, there's plenty of ways to celebrate the holiday season with Monticello. Learn more:

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  10. 4 gru

    Join us on Tuesday, December 8, at 1:00 p.m. EST for a special live Q&A with Charles Morrill of the architectural millwork firm Gaston & Wyatt. We'll discuss the firm’s work at Monticello and the 2014 recreation of Jefferson’s exterior louvered blinds:

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    3 gru

    Join for a digital book talk with R.B. Bernstein, author of "The Education of John Adams," on December 15 at 4 pm ET. It's free to attend this virtual event!

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  12. 3 gru

    There's still time to sign up for Monticello's virtual wreath workshop! Join us this Saturday, December 5, at 1:00 p.m. EST for our 34th annual wreath workshop, led by veteran Monticello Guide and Floral Designer Lou Hatch. Get tickets:

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    2 gru

    Catch up on the latest archaeological discoveries at ! Don't miss this talk featuring our great friend and former archaeological colleague at , Dr. . Thursday at 7:00 pm (EST).

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  14. 1 gru

    This , please support Monticello's dual mission of education and preservation:

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  15. 1 gru

    Join us on Dec. 2 at 1:00 p.m. EST for a live Q&A with Emmanuel Dabney, Curator at the Petersburg National Battlefield, and Brandon Dillard, Monticello Manager of Historic Interpretation, as we discuss winter holidays for those who lived in bondage: (2/2)

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  16. 1 gru

    There are no known first-hand accounts of Christmas holidays written by a member of Monticello’s enslaved community or a descendant. Yet other primary sources shed light on a season that was at once a complicated mix of labor, resistance, celebration, and family reunion. (1/2)

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  17. 1 gru

    As a private, nonprofit organization, Monticello receives no ongoing governmental funding. We instead rely on our visitors & the generosity of donors to accomplish our dual mission of education & preservation. This , please support our work:

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  18. 30 lis

    Finally... a Monday we can all be excited about! is here and we are celebrating with 20% OFF your order (promo code CYBER) at . 🎉 Your purchase supports our mission of education & preservation. Start shopping:

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  19. 27 lis

    Looking for unique holiday gifts? This , get FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $75 or more at . Each purchase supports our mission of education and preservation. Now through Saturday, 11/28 at 11:59 p.m. Use code FREE75:

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  20. 26 lis

    From all of us here at Monticello, Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃🍁🥧 While we are usually open on Thanksgiving, we've decided to close today as a gesture of appreciation for our hardworking staff. Monticello and the Saunders-Monticello Trail will reopen tomorrow, Nov. 27, at 10:00 a.m.

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  21. 25 lis

    Considering a visit to Monticello this holiday weekend? Be sure to purchase your tickets online as soon as possible! We have a limited number of tickets available for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Get tickets now: 📷: Bill Bergen

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