What we’re about
Are you a history buff? If so, then this group is for you. We will explore topics and places of historical interest in Northern Virginia, Virginia, Washington, DC and Maryland. We can visit museums, historical places and discuss various historical events at the places we visit. It's a good way to connect with others who have similar interest in exploring historical place and topics of interest. Ideas and suggestions of future historical activities and topics are always welcome.
I also manage a website called Mobile Phones Research. It's about learning history through the use of a mobile phone. Here is the link to my website.
https://www.mobilephonesresearch.com/
Upcoming events (2)
See all- Thomas Jefferson's Monticellomonticello, Charlottesville, VA
Come and visit Thomas Jefferson's Monticello.
Monticello is the historic home of Thomas Jefferson, primary author of the Declaration of Independence, located in central Virginia, just outside Charlottesville.For over 100 years, Monticello has been maintained and kept open to the public by the Thomas Jefferson Foundation, Inc., which owns nearly 3,000 acres of Jefferson's 5,000-acre plantation. As a private, nonprofit 501(c)3 corporation, the Foundation receives no ongoing federal, state, or local funding in support of its dual mission of preservation and education.
## There are many ways to experience Monticello
From guided tours to independent experiences, find what works best for your schedule and interests.Monticello offers a variety of tickets and tours. Select which tour you are interested in from this website link.
https://www.monticello.org/visit/tickets-tours/
Directions to Monticello
### From Washington, D.C., and Points North
Take Interstate 66 West to U.S. 29 South at Gainesville. Follow U.S. 29 South into Charlottesville and look for the signs for the U.S. 250 West/U.S. 29 South Bypass. Follow this bypass to Interstate 64 East (direction Richmond). Take Interstate 64 East and get off at Exit 121A onto Va. Route 20 South (direction Scottsville). At the second stoplight, turn left onto Route 53 (Thomas Jefferson Parkway) Follow Route 53 East for about 1.75 miles. Immediately after passing under the stone-arch Saunders Bridge, exit right onto the roadway that leads over the bridge and onto the grounds of Monticello.
### From Richmond and Points East
Take Interstate 64 West to Exit 121 at Charlottesville. At the end of the exit ramp turn left onto Va. Route 20 South. At the second stoplight, turn left onto Route 53 (Thomas Jefferson Parkway). Follow Route 53 East for about 1.75 miles. Immediately after passing under the stone-arch Saunders Bridge, exit right onto the roadway that leads over the bridge and onto the grounds of Monticello.
### Parking and Getting Around Monticello
Parking at Monticello is free. There are spaces for buses, RVs, and trailers. Accessible parking spaces are located near the David M. Rubenstein Visitor Center and Carl and Hunter Smith History Center (handicapped license plate or tag required). Guests are advised to lock their vehicles. Monticello is not responsible for loss or damage incurred in the parking area. Overnight parking is prohibited.
We will gather to meet at the David M. Rubenstein Visitor Center and Hunter Smith History Center.
