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  • Remembering Two Pillars of the Thomas Jefferson Foundation

    • Bringing History Forward
    by Monticello
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    June 1, 2023

    Today we at Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello are saddened to announce the recent passing of two former leaders, Brenton S. Halsey and Alice Warner Handy. Both were key players in the Foundation's and Monticello's history, contributing immensely to its stability and growth.

  • The Grove Finds Its Groove

    • Plantation Agriculture, Gardens & Grounds
    May 26, 2023

    The Thomas Jefferson Foundation has restored portions of the Upper and Lower Grove to resemble Jefferson’s landscaping vision more closely.

  • Remembering Vincent Rubera on Founder’s Day

    • Bringing History Forward
    by Chad Wollerton
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    April 11, 2023

    For decades Mr. Rubera—who joined us in person as often as he could—and his cake were a mainstay at our Founder’s Day ceremony. It is with a heavy heart that this year will not hold the same tradition, as Mr. Rubera recently passed away.

  • A Winter Wedding and a Snowy Slog

    • People and Places •
    • Thomas Jefferson
    by David Thorson
    -
    January 26, 2023

    If rain is good luck on your wedding day, what is three feet of snow on your honeymoon? A young Thomas and Martha Jefferson found out in January of 1772.

  • "I shudder at the approach" - Jefferson on Winter

    • People and Places •
    • Thomas Jefferson
    by David Thorson
    -
    January 10, 2023

    Thomas Jefferson and winter were not friends. Read a selection of quotations from Jefferson's letters and learn how this Frozen Founder felt about the winter months.

  • Top Ten Holiday Gifts from Monticello

    • Food & Drink
    by David Hay
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    November 4, 2022

    In 1762, Thomas Jefferson described Christmas as the “day of greatest mirth and jollity.” During this special holiday season, share the genius of Jefferson and Monticello with the people on your gift list! Monticello’s online Shop has a gift for every age, style, and budget.

  • Remembering Thomas A. Saunders III, 1936-2022

    • Bringing History Forward
    by Monticello
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    September 12, 2022

    It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of former Thomas Jefferson Foundation Trustee and Board Chairman, Thomas A. Saunders III.

  • The Passing of Queen Elizabeth II

    by Monticello
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    September 8, 2022

  • Remembering Mikhail Gorbachev

    • Revolutionary Ideas
    by Monticello
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    August 31, 2022

  • Remembering David McCullough

    • Bringing History Forward
    by Monticello
    -
    August 9, 2022

    We at Monticello are saddened by the recent passing of historian and biographer David McCullough. His accolades speak to the significant impact of his career...

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