"We hold these truths to be self-evident that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness."
Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence, and it was approved by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776. He was the founder of the Democratic Party and became the 3rd president of the United States of America in 1801.
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| Thomas Jefferson Source: http://www.theamericanrevolution.org/ |
From A Guidebook Monticello
"The center of Thomas Jefferson's private world was Monticello, the house and 5,000-acre plantation which occupied his attention and imagination for more than fifty years The exceptional house, ornamented by extensive gardens and surrounded by working farms, was designed entirely by Jefferson, who supervised it's construction and expansion from 1768 until virtually the end of his life."
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| A Guidebook Monticello Source: My Photo |
I decided a few years ago that instead of buying just magnets and t-shirts as souvenirs of our trips, I would buy a book about the place as well. I purchased the above book on a trip we took a few years ago to Thomas Jefferson's Home in Charlottesville, Virginia, Monticello. It is one of my favorite trips we've ever taken. After the guided tour of the house, we spent the day wandering the grounds gardens, and orchards on our own. It was absolutely beautiful!
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| The House at Monticello Source: My Photo |
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| Ronnie, Sophia, and Me in the orchard at Monticello Source: My Photo |
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| This room was separate from the house, open air, and over looking the orchard. This is one of my favorite pics. Source: My Photo |
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| Gardens at Monticello Source: My Photo |
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| Gardens at Monticello Source: My Photo |
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| Gardens at Monticello Source: My Photo |
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| Lavendar in the garden at Monticello Source: My Photo |
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| Kale Pots in the garden at Monticello Source: My Photo |
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| Sophia got to do some quill writing. They had to line dry. Hers is the one nearest the bottom of the photo. Source: My Photo |
When I was thinking about this post this morning, I pulled out the little history book I bought many years ago. I use it whenver I want to find out something about U.S. History.
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| Source: My Photo |
I'd like to thank all the the service men and women past and present for their sacrifices and bravery in defending our freedom.
HAPPY 4TH OF JULY !!!
I have never been to Monticello, but I really want to go! This post is great! Love the photos!
ReplyDeleteThanks Susie! I would recommend Monticello to anyone. It was absolutely beautiful, and so interesting. When you go make sure to stop at Mitchie Tavern for lunch. It's just down the road from Monticello and super cool. Great food!
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