Also while in Virginia—and just the day after we visited Montpelier—we had the pleasure of a quick trip to the home of our third president, Thomas Jefferson. Our time was rather limited there, but we still managed to go on the house tour and walk around the property a bit, including a visit to the grave site where Jefferson is buried. Below are a few of our favorite photos from the visit. Enjoy!
The back of Monticello as seen on the back of the nickel
Monticello’s front entrance
A view down Mulberry Row runs parallel to the gardens
A view of the distant hills beyond the gardens
A replica of the observation room at the edge of the gardens
Another view of the hills, garden and observation room
View from Mulberry Row of the gardens and neighboring hillside
A flowered pathway leading away from the back of Monticello
Obelisk marking the resting place of Thomas & Martha Jefferson
A great inscription: “Their children arise up and call them blessed”
