Sunday, October 23, 2011

Thomas Jefferson's Monticello

 Welcome to Monticello.

 Our family has never been to this historical landmark.

 Jefferson was known for being extremely orderly and for taking copious notes.

 Jefferson was a little on the short side.

 Our family took a nice tour of the property and house.


 It was a gorgeous Fall day and the architecture was very impressive.



 The grounds were lovely there.
 
 The kids practiced writing with quills and ink.


 Joseph wrote a special message for Orrin.

 Lord of the Rings on the brain?

 They had gorgeous gardens and views.

 Jefferson built this outdoor room to enjoy surveying his property.

 We enjoyed some of the Fall colors.

 Jefferson's grave.

 This was an area with kids' hands-on exhibits.

 Amara and Orrin built some impressive structures.


 Orrin is getting his Jefferson on.


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