We went on a bit of a field trip.
An overnight trip to Monticello, in fact. We got back last night, which means that I didn't write a blog post for today. But, I'll be back tomorrow. 🙂
An overnight trip to Monticello, in fact. We got back last night, which means that I didn't write a blog post for today. But, I'll be back tomorrow. 🙂
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Awesome! Will you be learning all about how Jefferson was NOT very good with his money?
Too true!
I LOVE Monticello. My favorite part is the clock that goes into the floor.
I hope you all enjoyed your visit. This is one of my favorite places to visit. And Molly, I love the clock too. And don't forget the dumb waiter!
My favorite is his automatic "copying" machine!
I LOVE Monticello! Thomas Jefferson invented so many clever things--including the Declaration of Independence. I look forward to hearing about your visit.
yay for Monticello! 🙂
I'm from Nebraska, but, last August, while visiting our daughter who is attending UVA (founded by Thomas Jefferson), we toured both Monticello and Montpelier. Montpelier was the home of James & Dolly Madison. Thomas Jefferson and James Madison visited back and forth with one another. Both very cool places. The gardens at Monticello are wonderful. And the trees...So big and beautiful.
How fantastic! I can't wait to hear about it. That is certainly a benefit of homeschooling, to be able to go on such fun and educational field trips.
Oh, I loved going there!
Oh, I've always wanted to visit Monticello and see that beautiful produce garden, too. I'm looking forward to hearing more about your overnight trip there. Love and hugs from the ocean shores of California, Heather 🙂
I LOVE Monticello. I live all the way in IOWA, but each March I bring a group of 7th graders to D.C for Spring Break. For many years, we took a day trip from D.C. to either Monticello or Williamsburg, but this year, we are skipping both to spend more time in D.C. I am a bit sad about it because I love Monticello so much!
How cool! My son just learned about Jefferson, Monticello, the Declaration, etc. in his 3rd grade history class. Too bad we're not closer for a field trip to Monticello. It's a bit far from Texas. 🙂 We would really love to see this as well as D.C. someday.
I grew up in NoVA and my ultimate favorite place is Mount Vernon but I do enjoy Monticello quite a bit. Haven't been there in years, I do miss the "old" history living out in Arizona now, pueblo ruins aren't just as impressive or exciting to me.
I'm from Walnut Creek, CA. Our former City Historian, Brad Rovanpera, is a lifelong Monticello fan. When he retired (early), he and his wife sold their home and moved to Virginia so that he could become a docent. He is an accomplished photographer, has written several history books and is a very engaging speaker. Next time you visit, see if you can get one of Brad's tours. Few people follow their passion to his degree and he is a wonderful tour guide. Even if you've been there before, you are sure to learn something new.