Amid the gentle hills of central Virginia is the town of Charlottesville, founded in 1762, the development of which was much influenced by Thomas Jefferson, third President of the United States, who was born near here.
The University of Virginia was founded by Jefferson in 1819, and its red-brick buildings were designed by him. Among students here was Edgar Allan Poe, whose room (No. 13 in the West Building) can be visited.
Monticello was the country residence of Thomas Jefferson. It was designed by him, and is a stunning home. In the garden, an obelisk marks Jefferson's grave.
The Albemarle County Historical Society displays it's collection in the McIntire Building in Charlottesville. Exhibits focus on the history of Charlottesville and Albemarle County. The historical society also maintains a library with books, documents, and photographs related to the history of the area.
Address: Albemarle-Charlottesville Historical Society, 200 2nd Street NE, Charlottesville, VA 22902-5245, United States
Phone: 1 (434) 296-1492, Fax: 1 (434) 296-4576
A short distance from Monticello is Ash Lawn Highland, the country house of James Monroe (1758-1831), fifth President of the United States.
Located in Charlottesville, the home has been meticulously renovated and is filled with memorabilia related to Munroe. The grounds contain several outbuildings and a wonderful garden.
Address: Ash Lawn-Highland, 1000 James Monroe Parkway, Charlottesville, VA 22902, United States
Phone: 1 (434) 293-8000, Fax: 1 (434) 979-9181
Hours:
April 1 to October 31: 9am-6pm
November 1 to March 31: 11am-5pm
Always closed on: New Year's Day (January 1), Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November ), Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Disability Access: Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
The statue commemorates the famous expedition of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark. It also features the Shoshone Indian Sacajawea, who led the expedition.
The Michie Tavern was built in the late 18th Century as a roadhouse providing food and drink to travelers. Today the tavern is still in operation proving food but no accommodation. Costumed servers take orders and the tavern is decorated with period pieces from the 18th Century.
Address: Michie Tavern, 683 Thomas Jefferson Parkway, Charlottesville, VA 22902-7145, United States
Phone: 1 (434) 977-1234, Fax: 1 (434) 296-7203
Hours:
9am-5pm
Always closed on: New Year's Day (January 1), Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Tips: Food is served 11:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. April through October, and 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 November through March.
Disability Access: Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
The University of Virginia is located in Charlottesville and was founded in 1819 by Thomas Jefferson. The university offers 51 Bachelors degree programs in 47 fields. The enrollment at the university is just over 20,000 students. The university is a pleasant place to walk with a wide array of historical architecture including the stunning Rotunda.
Graduation at University of Virginia in Charlottesville.
White columns on a building at the University of Virginia.
Address: University of Virginia, Box 400160, Charlottesville, VA 22904-4160, United States
Phone: 1 (434) 982-3200, Fax: 1 (434) 924-3587
The University of Virginia Art Museum in Charlottesville displays a permanent collection and also features temporary exhibitions. The permanent collection includes American, European, and Asian art in a variety of media, including sculptures, paintings, and photography.
Address: University of Virginia Art Museum, Thomas H. Bayly Building, 155 Rugby Road, Charlottesville, VA 22904-4119, United States
Phone: 1 (434) 924-3592, Fax: 1 (434) 924-6321
Hours:
12pm-5pm; Closed: Mon
Disability Access: Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
The Virginia Discovery Museum in Charlottesville is a children's museum, featuring educational and interactive exhibits. In addition to the museum's permanent collection, which covers a broad range of themes, the museum presents changing exhibits so there is always something new. A variety of children's programs are also on offer at the Virginia Discovery Museum.
Address: Virginia Discovery Museum, 524 East Main Street, Box 1128, Charlottesville, VA 22902-5336, United States
Phone: 1 (434) 977-1025, Fax: 1 (434) 977-9681
Hours:
10am-5pm; Sun:1pm-5pm; Closed: Mon
Always closed on: New Year's Day (January 1), Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November ), Christmas - Christian (December 25), Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26), New Year's Eve (December 31), Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24), Easter - Christian
Parking: Free
Disability Access: Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
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University of Virginia, Charlottesville
