July 26, 2013
Monticello is located in Charlottesville, VA. It is the home that Jefferson designed and lived in for most of his adult life.
He died here on July 4, 1826 and is buried on the property
Cost: $24 which includes a tour of the home. Parking is free. There are two additional tours (Gardens and Grounds and Slavery at Monticello) available for an additional charge.
Verdict: Yes. It would be one thing if Thomas Jefferson, one of our country's Founding Fathers simply lived here. But the fact that he designed every aspect of this home and also was intimately involved in constructing and remodeling all of its dependencies and landscape makes it a tangible autobiography of his life.
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