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Visit Charlottesville, VA,
and explore the homes of
Thomas Jefferson and
James Madison, two hours
south of Washington, DC.
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iscover Monticello and Montpelier, the homes
of Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. Explore Charlottesville and Albemarle County,
a uniquely historic and scenic region. Beautiful vineyards,
horse farms, miles of rural byways and mountain vistas
surround a vibrant culture of music, literature, fine food
and festivals.
The Presidents Passport offers you special savings and insider
travel tips so you can create your own memorable Charlottesville
experience. Visit the landmark Smithsonian/Monticello exhibition
in Washington, DC. Then, plan a weekend trip to the Charlottesville
area—home to three presidents—and discover the history of all the
people who lived and worked at these iconic places.
Tour Monticello, Jefferson’s mountaintop home and
plantation. Explore the exhibition “Landscape of Slavery:
Mulberry Row at Monticello” that brings to life the stories of
enslaved families and free workmen.
Experience Madison’s Montpelier. Join an archeological dig.
Visit Ash Lawn-Highland, Monroe’s “cabin castle.”
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Monticello and Montpelier
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Discover the cultural highlights of Charlottesville and
Albemarle County: Monticello Wine Trail with more than 20 boutique wineries
University of Virginia—Jefferson’s Academical Village
and a UNESCO World Heritage Site
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Historic Downtown and Charming B&Bs
history
New Monticello Artisan Trail
See the exhibition “Slavery at Jefferson’s Monticello: Paradox of
Liberty” at the gallery located in the Smithsonian National
Museum of American History.
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INSIDER TIP
M
onticello is the home of Thomas Jefferson,
author of the Declaration of Independence
and third president of the United States.
Monticello conducts guided tours of the
main house—Thomas Jefferson’s “essay in
architecture”—throughout the year, and
guided tours of the scenic gardens and
grounds and the historic plantation on
a seasonal basis.
Now featuring the new “Behind the
Scenes Tour.” Visit rarely seen rooms
on the second and third floors of Monticello, including Jefferson’s
spectacular Dome Room. Conclude your tour in the Cellar with
the new “Crossroads” exhibition. Learn about the buzz of activity
and constant motion downstairs at
Monticello, both inside and out, and
some of the people who worked to
keep the Jefferson household running.
The Thomas Jefferson Visitor Center
and Smith Education Center features
four exhibitions, an introductory film,
hands-on space for children, a museum
shop and a café.
University of Virginia
Visit the University of Virginia,
founded by Thomas Jefferson. Take a
Historical Tour to learn the story
of the University and explore the
Rotunda and the Academical Village.
LANDSCAPE OF SLAVERY:
MULBERRY ROW AT MONTICELLO
Monticello’s newest outdoor exhibition, Landscape of Slavery:
Mulberry Row at Monticello, opens February 17, 2012, and
brings to life the stories of the
scores of people—enslaved and
free—who lived and worked on
Jefferson’s 5,000-acre plantation.
Once considered Monticello’s
Main Street, Mulberry Row was
a constantly changing hub of
activity, lined with more than 20
dwellings, workshops and sheds.
The remains of the Joinery
Today, little physical evidence
along Mulberry Row
can be seen of the buildings that
made up Mulberry Row. This new outdoor exhibition—featuring
mini-exhibits at key sites, an app for
smart phones, a website, and computer
animations—illuminates Mulberry Row and
provides visitors with a clearer picture of
the landscape of slavery.
Nailrod and pharmacy jar
excavated on Mulberry Row
Monticello’s iconic Dome Room
on the third floor
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Monticello and the
University of Virginia
are UNESCO World
Heritage Sites
Open daily year-round. Reserved tickets available online.
Monticello is 2 1⁄2 hours south of
Washington, DC, in Charlottesville, VA.
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2012 Calendar Highlights
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MARCH 21-25
Monticello
Virginia Festival of the Book
Charlottesville, VA
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Richmond
Williamsburg
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APRIL 13
Jefferson’s Birthday at Monticello
10 am, West Lawn, Monticello
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To Washington, DC
120 MILES
APRIL 28
Spring Foxfield Races
Gates open at 9 am, first race is at 1:30 pm
Montpelier
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Montpelier Wine Festival
www.montpelier.org
JULY 4
Independence Day Celebration and
Naturalization Ceremony at Monticello
9 am, West Lawn, Monticello
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SEPTEMBER 14-15
Heritage Harvest Festival
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SEPTEMBER 22
Montpelier Constitution Day Celebration
University
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Charlottesville
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Charlottesville
Albemarle Convention
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Montpelier Hunt Races
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NOVEMBER
Virginia Film Festival
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INSIDER TIP
The Montpelier Hunt Races
M
ontpelier was
the lifelong home
of James Madison,
“Father of the Constitution.”
It was in the upstairs library at
Montpelier that Madison researched
past democracies and conceived
our system of government and the
Constitution of the United States. At Montpelier, in the shadow of
the Blue Ridge Mountains, you can stroll the grounds, picnic, and
learn more about our fourth president, James Madison, and the
woman who defined the role of “First Lady,” Dolley Madison.
The newly restored estate features the Madison home, historic
buildings, exhibits, archaeological sites, gardens, forests, hands-on
activities, a new visitor center, and a freedman’s cabin and farm.
Montpelier is currently furnishing the interior of the Mansion and
regularly adding new furnishings, art, and the personal artifacts of
James and Dolley Madison as they’re discovered. This year marks the
200th anniversary of the War of 1812, also known as the “Second
War of Independence.” James Madison was president, and it was
the first war under the newly ratified Constitution, which allowed
democracy and citizen’s rights to remain intact even in a time of war.
Montpelier will mark this anniversary with a special exhibit that
opens June 18, 2012.
The Montpelier Hunt Races, a premier event on the
national Steeplechase Association’s circuit, is held on the
first Saturday in November in the heart of Virginia horse
country. Each year, thousands of horse enthusiasts come
to Montpelier to enjoy an exciting day of racing steeped in
over 75 years of tradition. With ladies in fancy hats, men
in bow ties and elaborate tailgating, the event began with
former Montpelier resident Marion duPont, in 1934. The
Montpelier Hunt Races is a family-friendly event with kids’
“Stick [horse] Races” and a Jack Russell Terrier race.
Don’t miss the Montpelier Hunt Races held on
November 3, 2012 • montpelierraces.org
“The Journey From Slavery to Freedom”
AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY AT MONTPELIER
A special tour, “The Journey from
Slavery to Freedom,” takes visitors from
a time of slavery with the “South Yard”
complex just outside the mansion
through emancipation with George
Gilmore’s home and segregation at the
Montpelier 1910 Train Depot.
Gilmore Cabin, home to
emancipated Montpelier slave
George Gilmore and his family
Gilmore Farm: A Freedman’s
Home belonged to former Montpelier
slave George Gilmore. The cabin and
16-acre farm offer
a glimpse of what life was like for AfricanAmericans during the Reconstruction era.
The Montpelier 1910 Train Depot is a small
segregated train depot and post office built by
the duPont family in 1910 during the Jim Crow
era. Black and white train passengers waited in
separate rooms, marked “white” and “colored.”
The Montpelier Foundation recently restored
Montpelier Station to its original 1910 layout,
to document this unjust period of legalized
segregation in American history.
Built by the duPont family
in 1910, this small train
depot and post office
separated black and
white passengers into
two waiting rooms.
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Rediscover Madison. Rekindle your passion in the Constitution.
Montpelier is just 2 hours south of Washington, DC, and
30 minutes north of Charlottesville on Rt. 20 in Orange, VA.
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Visit Charlottesville!
N
estled amid the foothills of the magnificent Blue
Ridge Mountains, Charlottesville and Albemarle
County lie at the intersection of rural lifestyle
and urban sophistication. Here visitors can enjoy the
progressive arts and cultural scene, revel in natural beauty
at every turn, and walk in the footsteps of the people who
called it home, including Jefferson, Madison and Monroe.
Vibrant Music Scene
Home to the Dave Matthews
Band, Charlottesville’s vibrant
music scene is anchored by the
outdoor Pavilion—located on
the Downtown Mall within
walking distance of restaurants,
shops and nightlife. And don’t
miss the free live concert series,
Fridays After Five!
(April -September)
INSIDER TIP
Outdoor enthusiasts will find plenty to do from hiking to kayaking
and golfing in Albemarle County. A journey along the Blue Ridge
Parkway offers motorists spectacular views of Southern Appalachia’s
diverse beauty.
Running through the heart
of the city, Charlottesville’s
Historic Downtown
Mall is an interesting mix
of restored and revitalized
buildings, which house
charming inns, shops,
galleries and dozens of
award-winning restaurants
ranging from Frenchinfused to gourmet pizza to
local Southern fare.
INSIDER TIP
Monticello Wine Trail
Thomas Jefferson envisioned
vineyards
and wines from his region stan
ding
shoulder to shoulder with the
great
wines of the Old World. Tod
ay, more
than 20 boutique wineries prod
uce
high-quality wines in his back
yard. Don’t
miss Barboursville Vineyards,
a memorable destination for its array
of superb
vintages; the casually elegant
Palladio
Restaurant; and the ruins of
a mansion
Jefferson designed for Governo
r Barbour.
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Take a self-guided
journey through
the back roads to
visit artisan studios,
galleries, agri-artisan
gardens and farms, boutique
businesses, and more along the Monticello Artisan Trail.
Don’t miss Ash Lawn-Highland, just 2 ½ miles from
Monticello, the 535-acre estate of President James Monroe.
A Revolutionary War hero, Monroe served as senator, governor,
ambassador, Louisiana Purchase negotiator, secretary of state
and secretary of war. He
enunciated the Monroe
Doctrine, and his presidency
(1817-1825) was called the
“Era of Good Feelings.”
Liberia’s capital Monrovia
is named for him. Visitors
enjoy the Monroes’ elegant
American and French
furnishings and Boxwood
Gardens. Children delight in
rolling hoops and visiting the
Ash Lawn-Highland,
sheep, chickens and peacocks. Monroe’s “cabin-castle”
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The Thomas Jefferson Foundation at Monticello
and the Smithsonian National Museum of
African American History and Culture
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JANUARY 27 – OCTOBER 14, 2012
Smithsonian National Museum
of American History
National Mall, Washington, DC
Metro: Smithsonian • Open daily, free admission
Using objects from museum collections and
archaeological excavations, this landmark exhibition
examines slavery through the lens of Jefferson’s
plantation and the experiences of six families living at Monticello.
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