Thomas Jefferson's Monticello 38.008606° N -78.4532° W

Description

Thomas Jefferson, third president, philosopher, scientist, historian, and author of the Declaration of the Independence, helped establish the foundations of self-government and individual freedom we know today. Jefferson’s words—the Declaration and his more than 19,000 letters—and his architecture—including Monticello and the University of Virginia— provide a lens for scholars and visitors today to view the beginnings of early America. In 1987, Monticello and the University of Virginia’s Academical Village were together named a UNESCO World Heritage Site.


Cancellation Policy

Schools may cancel a scheduled program up to one week before program start. Reminder emails will be sent every week leading up to the program date. If contact can not be made with the school, and payment/survey is not cleared at least 1 week before program start, the program will be cancelled and the reservation will be released.

Info

1050 Monticello Loop
Charlottesville, VA 22902

4349849817

digital.learning@monticello.org

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Subjects
History, Revolutionary War, African American History, Social Studies, Government & Civics, Slavery, Westward Expansion
Activities
Virtual Field Trip
Grades
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Adult, Postsecondary, K
Cost
Free Programs, Reduced Price For Title 1 Schools
Accommodations

Learning Experiences

Virtual Field Trip

Digital History Lab (DHL)

In our 45-minute Digital History Lab (DHL), students explore Monticello through the eyes of a historian with the help of an expert guide. Utilizing digital tools including Monticello 360° and a collection of primary source documents and objects, students will consider how we know what we know and investigate this historic site through multiple lenses. Supplemented with a robust set of resources and lesson activities, students will have the opportunity to engage with their guide, learn more about the historical process, and deepen their understanding of Monticello’s enduring significance. DHL’s can be customized to fit your curriculum and students' needs.

Subjects Covered

history, revolutionary war, african american history, social studies, government & civics

Grades
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, adult, postsecondary
Capacity
30 stu., Max 5 chap., Min 1 chap.
Activity

virtual field trip

Duration
45 min.
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Live Virtual Tour

On this hour-long Live Virtual Tour (LVT), a Monticello guide will lead your students in real-time through the first floor of Thomas Jefferson’s mountaintop home. Learn about Thomas Jefferson and his ideas that helped shape a nation, Monticello as an architectural icon and the stories of the free and enslaved people who lived and labored on this plantation. Program content and themes are customizable. We encourage you to let us know how we can best support your curriculum and students’ needs.

Subjects Covered

history, revolutionary war, slavery, westward expansion, government & civics

Grades
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, adult, k, postsecondary
Capacity
30 stu., Min 1 chap.
Activity

virtual field trip

Duration
55 min.
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