Arboretum, Botanical Garden & Nature Center
Monticello
Monticello is a arboretum, botanical garden & nature center in Charlottesville, Virginia. It is one of the U.S. museums catalogued by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
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Monticello
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About this museum
What is Monticello?
Monticello was the primary residence and plantation of Thomas Jefferson, a Founding Father, author of the Declaration of Independence, and the third president of the United States. Jefferson began designing Monticello after inheriting land from his father at the age of 14. Located just outside Charlottesville, Virginia, in the Piedmont region, the plantation was originally 5,000 acres (20 km2), with Jefferson using the forced labor of enslaved black people for extensive cultivation of tobacco and mixed crops, later shifting from tobacco cultivation to wheat in response to changing markets. Due to its architectural and historic significance, the property has been designated a National Historic Landmark. In 1987, Monticello and the nearby University of Virginia, also designed by Jefferson, were together designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The United States nickel has featured a depiction of Monticello on its reverse every year since 1938 with the exception of 2004–05.
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The record
Museum details
- Name
- Monticello
- City
- Charlottesville
- State
- Virginia
- Website
- http://www.monticello.org/
- IMLS Museum ID
- 8409502352
- Coordinates
- 38.01168, -78.47842
What kind of museum is Monticello?
Monticello is classified as a arboretum, botanical garden & nature center in the IMLS Museum Data Files. Browse more arboretum, botanical garden & nature centers →
Where is Monticello located?
Monticello is located in Charlottesville, Virginia at approximately 38.01168, -78.47842. See the map above.
Does Monticello have a website?
Yes — the IMLS record lists http://www.monticello.org/. Hours and admission can change, so check the official site before you visit.
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