JA Living History Journey for ages 21 and up

Life, Liberty & the Pursuit of Happiness at Thomas Jefferson's Monticello

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When: Tuesday, October 03, 2023 - Wednesday, October 04, 2023

Where: Thomas Jefferson's Monticello

Time: 7:00 AM ET

 

Tour Mr. Jefferson’s home including below ground cellars, the iconic dome room and featuring his “Sanctum Sanctorum” suite of rooms where he read and wrote…and where, on the 50th anniversary of The Declaration of Independence, he took his last breath…just a few hours before John Adams also died.

Pay respects at the Burial Ground for Enslaved People and at the new Contemplative Site to honor their memory and their contributions to Mr. Jefferson’s life, liberty and pursuit of happiness that enabled his ability to become the author of The Declaration of Independence.

Gain unprecedented, exclusive access to the family graveyard where Mr. Jefferson is buried and his family members continue to be buried to this day. Experience first-hand the history of this private burial ground and national public shrine.

NO SPACE AVAILABLE. PLEASE CONTACT rob.eppes@ja.org to schedule a private Living History Journey

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