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VIRGINIA: HOME OF PRESIDENTS OPEN DOORS ON HISTORY AT THE 10 RESIDENCES THAT ARE STILL STANDING
1993
Overview
On a mountaintop in Albemarle County overlooking Charlottesville, is [Thomas Jefferson]'s beloved Monticello. Jefferson designed and oversaw construction of his home over a period of 40 years, beginning in 1768. A tour of the 35-room house, a classic example of American architecture, reveals Jefferson's creative genius with innovations such as his seven-day clock and built-in beds. The ongoing acquisition of original furnishings has helped to recreate the interior as it was during Jefferson's lifetime. In fact, more than 150 items that have not been in the house since its contents were auctioned in 1826-27 will be on exhibit beginning on April 13, 1993, as part of the 250th birthday anniversary celebration. The orchard, vegetable garden and vineyard have been recreated for viewing; and archaeological excavations, under way on the grounds, can be seen. In 1799, [James Monroe] and his family moved into their Charlottesville \"cabin castle,\" adjacent to Jefferson's Monticello. Jefferson chose the house site, had a hand in the purchase for his good friend Monroe and planted the orchards at what is now known as Ash Lawn-Highland. It is said that Jefferson and Monroe communicated with each other by means of a visual signal system between the two houses. Today, visitors to the estate can see the fifth president's original possessions in period-room settings and explore a boxwood garden and a 535-acre working farm. Resident peacocks make an unusual attraction as they roam the yards and announce the presence of visitors with a loud, unearthly scream. Musical entertainment on the grounds is part of the annual Ash Lawn-Highland Summer Festival. photos (color) Mount Vernon, on the banks of the Potomac River near Alexandria, is the home and burial place of [George Washington]. Monticello, which overlooks Charlottesville, is the home of Thoms Jefferson and a classic example of American Architecture. Oak Hill, near Leesburg in Northern Virginia, is the home in later years of James Monroe. The house was designed by Thomas Jefferson. Photos (b&w) Montpelier was home to [James Madison Sr.] from infancy to his death. Poplar Forest, near Lynchburg, was Thomas Jefferson's getaway. [Woodrow Wilson]'s Birthplace is located in Staunton. Map (b&w) of Virginia
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