The Liberty Today Initiative is an incredibly fresh and fun project. I can't wait to meet this year's group of teachers and continue the good work our first forum started. The application deadline is now extended to April 15. See you on the mountain! more »
Ginger,
While Jefferson did install metal roofs on the main house at Monticello (he used sheet-iron for his upper, ca. 1803 “terras” roof system (http://tinyurl.com/ck2tbzb) and, in ca. 1821-1825, tin-coated iron...more »
A quick thank-you to the nearly 400 scouts and troop leaders who came to today's event! We enjoyed ourselves and hope you did, too. So glad the rain held off for your special day! Stay tuned for our favorite Scouting Day photos and instructions for how you can share you own on our website and...more »
Hello, scouts! Be sure to wear your boots and slickers tomorrow; the forecast is calling for warm temperatures but rain throughout the day. With that in mind, we're moving some outdoor activities to covered spaces to help keep everyone comfortable. Rain or shine, we're looking forward to it!...more »
Although Jefferson was often suspicious of banks, we do not believe that quotation can be attributed to him. Check out this article about the veracity of this quotation researched and written by the good folks at our Jefferson Library -...more »
Hello, I am new and wish to find out if Mr. Jefferson said, "I believe that banking institutions are more dangerous to our liberties than standing armies. If the American people ever allow private banks to control the issue of their currency, first by inflation then by deflation, the banks and...more »
Concerned Cindy,
Thank you for coming to the Saunders-Monticello Trail, but I am sad to hear that you did not have an enjoyable day like you had planned. We unfortuneatly have individuals that do not keep their dog under control at times. There are four staff members that are there...more »
My mother and I, along with our lapdog visited the walking trail today as we do frequently. Today, the leash law was being violated by three people that we encountered. One dog, a water spaniel chased after our little dog and created chaos. Finally she took him to the pond and he chased the...more »
A note to Home Educator groups affected by last week's snowstorm: Monticello will gladly honor pre-purchased Home Educators' Day tickets at Scouting Day on Saturday, March 16. Please contact Reservations to transfer your ticket and house tour time. Information on that day's activities is at...more »
Scouting Day is just one week from today! We're looking forward to the fun-filled day on the Mountain and are busy prepping activity stations for you and your scouts. Keep those fingers crossed for sunny skies and we'll see you on March 16! more »
Home Educators' Day is cancelled today due to inclement weather and Monticello will be closed for the day. Stay tuned for info about applying your Home Educators' Day tickets to Scouting Day on Saturday, March 16 and other refund policies. Stay safe out there!more »
To all young scholars planning to attend tomorrow’s Home Educators’ Day, please stay tuned for news of a site closing if weather is inclement. If the Charlottesville area gets snow instead of rain, Monticello will very likely close the site for safety reasons. We’ll post an announcement as...more »
This is the most recent dubious Jefferson quotation I have seen on Facebook:
“When injustice becomes law, resistance becomes duty.”
Some sources say that it actually dates to the Civil War and was a Confederate saying. more »
Is this a new spurious attribution? "The greatest danger to american freedom is a government that ignores the constitution."more »
The Liberty Today Initiative is an incredibly fresh and fun project. I can't wait to meet this year's group of teachers and continue the good work our first forum started. The application deadline is now extended to April 15. See you on the mountain! more »
Hi Chris, you can find your real TJ quote, as well as hundreds of others with their proper citations, here: http://retirementseries....more »
Anna: "Taste cannot be controlled by law." Genuine TJ quote or spurious? Thanks!more »
Ginger, While Jefferson did install metal roofs on the main house at Monticello (he used sheet-iron for his upper, ca. 1803 “terras” roof system (http://tinyurl.com/ck2tbzb) and, in ca. 1821-1825, tin-coated iron...more »
A quick thank-you to the nearly 400 scouts and troop leaders who came to today's event! We enjoyed ourselves and hope you did, too. So glad the rain held off for your special day! Stay tuned for our favorite Scouting Day photos and instructions for how you can share you own on our website and...more »
Hello, scouts! Be sure to wear your boots and slickers tomorrow; the forecast is calling for warm temperatures but rain throughout the day. With that in mind, we're moving some outdoor activities to covered spaces to help keep everyone comfortable. Rain or shine, we're looking forward to it!...more »
Scant can also mean insufficient or inadequately supplied.more »
Scant basicly means worthless wowmore »
I Love That BOBBLEHEAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!more »
Thank you for clarifying, your work is appreciated!more »
Although Jefferson was often suspicious of banks, we do not believe that quotation can be attributed to him. Check out this article about the veracity of this quotation researched and written by the good folks at our Jefferson Library -...more »
Hello, I am new and wish to find out if Mr. Jefferson said, "I believe that banking institutions are more dangerous to our liberties than standing armies. If the American people ever allow private banks to control the issue of their currency, first by inflation then by deflation, the banks and...more »
Concerned Cindy, Thank you for coming to the Saunders-Monticello Trail, but I am sad to hear that you did not have an enjoyable day like you had planned. We unfortuneatly have individuals that do not keep their dog under control at times. There are four staff members that are there...more »
My mother and I, along with our lapdog visited the walking trail today as we do frequently. Today, the leash law was being violated by three people that we encountered. One dog, a water spaniel chased after our little dog and created chaos. Finally she took him to the pond and he chased the...more »
A note to Home Educator groups affected by last week's snowstorm: Monticello will gladly honor pre-purchased Home Educators' Day tickets at Scouting Day on Saturday, March 16. Please contact Reservations to transfer your ticket and house tour time. Information on that day's activities is at...more »
Scouting Day is just one week from today! We're looking forward to the fun-filled day on the Mountain and are busy prepping activity stations for you and your scouts. Keep those fingers crossed for sunny skies and we'll see you on March 16! more »
Home Educators' Day is cancelled today due to inclement weather and Monticello will be closed for the day. Stay tuned for info about applying your Home Educators' Day tickets to Scouting Day on Saturday, March 16 and other refund policies. Stay safe out there!more »
To all young scholars planning to attend tomorrow’s Home Educators’ Day, please stay tuned for news of a site closing if weather is inclement. If the Charlottesville area gets snow instead of rain, Monticello will very likely close the site for safety reasons. We’ll post an announcement as...more »
This is the most recent dubious Jefferson quotation I have seen on Facebook: “When injustice becomes law, resistance becomes duty.” Some sources say that it actually dates to the Civil War and was a Confederate saying. more »