1. Monticello The home of thomas jefferson
Presentation By:
Ashley Cooper
Marden Shelly
Courtney Ashley

2. Visit Information Physical Address: 931 Thomas Jefferson Pkwy
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Mailing Address:
Thomas Jefferson Foundation
Post Office Box 316
Charlottesville, VA 22902  
General Phone Number: (434)
Website:

3. Directions from Oliver Hall, VCU

4. Plan A Visit Outside of school trips the costs are the following:
Parking: free
November-February: Adults $20
March-October: Adults$25
Upstairs house tour: additional $25
Children 5-11: $8 year round
Monticello Private Guide for 4 people: $600
Open daily year round from 9AM to 5PM except on holidays
Plan A Visit

5. Trip Contacts Jacqueline Langholtz
Manager of School and Group Programs
Field Trip Reservations
Required for all school group visits, first come first serve
, 9AM to 5PM Monday through Friday

6. School Field trips Schools:
$10 per student for study tour for group of 24 students=one free adult ticket-Students tour house, visit education center, one class, and tickets for educational video
$20 per additional adult
$8 per student for house tour only
Allow at least 2 hours for each school visit
Visit following link for suggested student itinerary and additional information:
Free parking at the bottom of the mountain for buses and cars. Ride a tram up to the house after the purchase of a ticket

7. Special Needs Wheelchair accessibility: NOT wheelchair accessible:
Elevator from parking to Visitor center and up to tram stop
Tram with lifts
Walking trails up to house (steep hills)
Ramp for entrance to home
First level tour of home
Handicap Parking
Handicap restrooms at visitor center and house
NOT wheelchair accessible:
Second floor of home
Mulberry Row (garden) has no ramps, only stairs

8. Break time! Lunch: Restrooms:
Picnic tables available for use by schools who pack lunch
The Café has a selection of sandwiches, salads, pastries, child friendly options, and hot/cold beverages available for purchase.
Restrooms:
Restrooms are located:
South Pavilion of House (up to 5 people)
Visitor’s center, next to theatre (up to 10 people)
Café (up to 2 people)

9. SOL Virginia Studies VS
SOL Virginia Studies VS.5 The student will demonstrate knowledge of the role of Virginia in the American Revolution by a) identifying the reasons why the colonies went to war with Great Britain, as expressed in the Declaration of Independence; b) identifying the various roles played by whites, enslaved African Americans, free African Americans, and American Indians in the Revolutionary War era, including George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Patrick Henry, and James Lafayette; c) identifying the importance of the Battle of Great Bridge ride of Jack Jouett, and the American victory at Yorktown.
In the Classroom
Purpose:
Visiting Monticello gives students insight into Thomas Jefferson’s life. After visiting the home designed by him, students will be able to identify and recall major events and key contributions of his life. Jefferson remains a key figure in American history, so it is essential for students to grasp an understanding of his accomplishments.

10. Background knowledge
Thomas Jefferson is most known for drafting the Declaration of Independence. He helped shape our country. Jefferson built and designed every aspect of Monticello. Jefferson added in his own touches of invention such as the clock in his foyer that runs all the way to the basement and beds tucked into nooks of the walls for optimal storage, room space, and temperature control. Monticello is a living story that explains Jefferson’s life and his many passions that helped form our nation. Jefferson’s words of 1776 still inspire people around the world today, “all men are created equal and have a right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.”

11. Vocabulary
Monticello- A build build and designed by Thomas Jefferson over a period of 40 years. It is a icon of architecture and World Heritage site.
Mulberry Row- Thomas Jefferson’s gardens of vegetables, flowers, and spices.
Declaration of Independence- A legal document written by Thomas Jefferson and other founding fathers that declared the colonies independence from Great Britain.
Slave- a person who is owned by someone. Jefferson had many slaves who helped maintain his home and take care of him and his family.
Polygraph- a device that produces a copy of a piece of writing simultaneously using pens and ink
Definitions: original worded

12. Classroom Activities

13. Pre-trip
Read “Thomas Jefferson’s Library”

14. During-Trip
Scavenger Hunt

15. Post-Trip Journal Entries:
After visiting the Monticello, have students return and do some reflective thinking. Students can choose between the following prompts:
How is your life similar to Thomas Jefferson’s life? How is it different?
Write a letter to Thomas Jefferson. Do you think he is an American icon? Why or Why not? What would you ask him?
Write a letter to the Monticello Organization explaining what you liked about the trip and the tour. Would you go back? Do you have any questions?
***Great way for students to practice organizational writing for the upcoming SOL!