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Location: The Robert H. Smith Center at Montalto

The “high mountain,” as Jefferson also called it, rises 410 feet above Monticello. Jefferson started negotiations for the land in 1771 to preserve the view from Monticello, and it was one of his first land acquisitions.

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The Robert H. Smith Center

Caroline and Charles had their rehearsal dinner at Monticello's Mont Alto in Charlottesville Virginia. The dinner was catered by Chef Dean Maupin from Keswick Hall, in Keswick Virginia. The event was planned by Easton Events, out of Charlottesville.