Thomas Jefferson's Monticello Reviews
931 Thomas Jefferson Pkwy
Charlottesville, VA 22902
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931 Thomas Jefferson Pkwy
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 984-9800
It was with the help of Thomas Jefferson that Philip Mazzei formed a wine company on our present day estate and property, helping realize Jefferson's dream for the native production of wine in Virginia. Over the past thirty two years, Jefferson Vineyards has been home to some of Virginia's most accomplished wine makers. Three generations of family ownership and a dedicated team have transformed this business into a welcoming destination. We look forward to your visit.
Monticello was the primary plantation of Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States, who began designing and building Monticello at age 26 after inheriting land from his father. Located just outside Charlottesville, Virginia, in the Piedmont region, the plantation was originally 5000acre, with Jefferson using slaves for extensive cultivation of tobacco and mixed crops, later shifting from tobacco cultivation to wheat in response to changing markets.Jefferson designed the main house using neoclassical design principles described by Italian Renaissance architect Andrea Palladio, subsequently reworking the design through much of his presidency to include design elements popular in late 18th-century Europe and integrating numerous of his own design solutions. Situated on the summit of an 850ft-high peak in the Southwest Mountains south of the Rivanna Gap, the name Monticello derives from the Italian for "little mount". Along a prominent lane adjacent to the house, Mulberry Row, the plantation came to include numerous outbuildings for specialized functions, e.g., a nailery; quarters for domestic slaves; gardens for flowers, produce, and Jefferson's experiments in plant breeding — along with tobacco fields and mixed crops. Cabins for field slaves were located farther from the mansion.
Michie Tavern, located in Albemarle County, Virginia, is a Virginia Historic Landmark that was established in 1784 by Scotsman William Michie, though in Earlysville. The Tavern served as the social center of its community and provided travelers with food, drink and lodging. It remained in operation, in the Michie family, until 1910, when it came to be owned by the Commonwealth of Virginia. In 1927, the Tavern was purchased by the Josephine Henderson, who had it moved seventeen miles from Earlysville to its present location, close to Monticello.The tavern is proximal to several other notable historic attractions: Monticello Ash Lawn-Highland University of Virginia
Woolen Mills Chapel is a historic chapel located at 1819 E. Market Street in Charlottesville, Virginia. The Late Victorian building was constructed in 1887.It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982, and included in the Woolen Mills Village Historic District in 2010.
Monticello was the primary plantation of Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States, who, after inheriting quite a large amount of land from his father, started building Monticello when he was 26 years old. Located just outside Charlottesville, Virginia, in the Piedmont region, the plantation was originally 5,000 acres, used for extensive cultivation of tobacco and mixed crops, with labor by slaves. Like other planters, Jefferson shifted from tobacco cultivation to a wheat plantation to respond to changing markets. The house, which Jefferson designed, was based on the neoclassical principles described in the books of the Italian Renaissance architect Andrea Palladio. He reworked it through much of his presidency to include design elements popular in late 18th-century Europe. It contains many of his own design solutions. The house is situated on the summit of an 850-foot-high peak in the Southwest Mountains south of the Rivanna Gap. Its name comes from the Italian \"little mountain\".
Piereus Store is a historic commercial building located at Charlottesville, Virginia. It was built between 1835 and 1840, and is a two-story, two-bay, brick building measuring two rooms deep. It has a gable roof and a single story Victorian front porch. It is one of two houses remaining from the \"Piereus\" phase of industrial development along the Rivanna River. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.
Timberlake-Branham House is a historic home located at Charlottesville, Virginia. It was built in 1886, and is a two-story, three-bay, single-pile I-house dwelling. It is sheathed in weatherboard and sits on a low brick foundation. It features a two-story semi-octagonal addition at the eastern end and a wing at the southwestern rear corner. The house is occupied by the Dabney Foundation for Elders. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984.
Ficklin-Crawford Cottage is a historic house located at Charlottesville, Virginia. It was built sometime between 1865 and 1886, and is a 1 1/2-story, three-bay, frame dwelling with Gothic Revival style decorative details. It has a steep bellcast gable roof with deeply projecting eaves. It originally stood on the southwest corner of Belmont Avenue and Castalia Street, and moved to its present site in 1929. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.
Young Building is a historic office building located at Charlottesville, Virginia. It was built in 1916, and is a two-story, five-bay, single pile brick building in the Jacobean Revival style. It has a large rear wing. The main block has a medium-pitched gabled roof with deeply projecting eaves and decoratively shaped rafter ends. It was built to house the offices for the J. S. Young and Company sumac mill across the street. The building was adapted for residential use after 1939. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.
Monticello was the primary plantation of Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States, who began designing and building Monticello at age 26 after inheriting land from his father. Located just outside Charlottesville, Virginia, in the Piedmont region, the plantation was originally 5000acre, with Jefferson using slaves for extensive cultivation of tobacco and mixed crops, later shifting from tobacco cultivation to wheat in response to changing markets.Jefferson designed the main house using neoclassical design principles described by Italian Renaissance architect Andrea Palladio, subsequently reworking the design through much of his presidency to include design elements popular in late 18th-century Europe and integrating numerous of his own design solutions. Situated on the summit of an 850ft-high peak in the Southwest Mountains south of the Rivanna Gap, the name Monticello derives from the Italian for "little mount". Along a prominent lane adjacent to the house, Mulberry Row, the plantation came to include numerous outbuildings for specialized functions, e.g., a nailery; quarters for domestic slaves; gardens for flowers, produce, and Jefferson's experiments in plant breeding — along with tobacco fields and mixed crops. Cabins for field slaves were located farther from the mansion.
*Virginia Historic Landmark located 1/4 mile from Jefferson's beloved Monticello in Charlottesville, VA. * Traditional Midday Fare offered by servers dressed in period attire. Open daily 11:30 am to 3:00 pm. * Tours of the oldest section of the Tavern are offered 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. * Four unique shops, housed in period structures are open daily. They include The Clothier, Metalsmith Shop (hours are seasonal), the General Store open 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Tavern-Museum Gift Shop open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.