2020 Annual Reunion and Meeting
Registration Deadline is May 15th, 2020
Registration opening soon!
Special Friday OptionsFRIDAY MAY 29, 2020
11:00AM – 1:00PM – Explore Madison’s Montpelier 11350 Constitution Highway, Montpelier Station, VA 22957 $22 Adults, $9 Kids Starts with exclusive Jefferson & the Madisons Tour. Minimum of 5 registrations. Register now, you will be notified and refunded if the tour is cancelled. (Available at 11am both Friday and Monday) 4:30PM – 5:30PM – Monticello “Behind the Scenes” No Cost • Berkeley Room at Jefferson Library Overview of operating and protecting this World Heritage Site. |
Saturday Morning in the GraveyardSATURDAY MAY 30, 2020
7:50AM – 8:00AM – Thomas & Dabney Meditation Sit on the grass, close your eyes, listen, breathe and connect to this enduring friendship that started the Monticello Graveyard. Towels to sit on provided. 8:00AM – 10:00AM - Graveyard Cleaning No Cost • Drinking Water and water for cleaning monuments will be provided. The annual graveyard clean-up is a great way to visit, learn about and help maintain the Graveyard. Bring soft nylon brushes. 8:15AM – 8:30AM –Monticello Association/Thomas Jefferson Foundation Collaborative Brick Walkway Tour No Cost • Join Cousin Rob Eppes and Gardiner Hallock from Thomas Jefferson Foundation to learn about the newly expanded Visitor walkway. |
Saturday Morning Workshop Options
Morning Workshop Option 110:45AM – 11:15AM – “Thomas Jefferson: A Day at Monticello” Children’s Book Author Presentation
Visitor's Center Classrooms No Cost • Elizabeth Chew (Author, Chief Curator at James Madison’s Montpelier) shares her experience of researching and writing a children’s book that tells the story of a day at Monticello, in part, through the eyes of Mr. Jefferson’s grandson, Francis Eppes. 11:15AM – 11:30AM – Elizabeth Chew Book Signing No Cost • Immediately follows “A Day at Monticello” presentation. (Optional book order via Monticello Association @ $15). |
Morning Workshop Option 210:45AM – 11:30AM – John Works’ DNA Project
Visitor's Center Classrooms No Cost • Facilitator: Cousin John Works Open to Life, Regular and Associate members only. |
Saturday Lunch Options
Children's Lunch and Activity Option |
Adult Lunch and Activity Option |
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11:30AM – 12:00PM – “A Day at Monticello” Book Reading
No Cost • Elizabeth Chew reads aloud select highlights. Suitable for kids age 6 -12 12:00PM – 12:20PM – Children’s Lunch $10 • Kids Ham & Cheese or Kids PB&J 12:20PM – 1:30PM – Monticello Highlights and Griffin Discovery Room No Cost • Children explore reproduction elements such as Mr. Jefferson’s alcove bed, the Houdon bust, nail making shop and slave dwelling. Includes film, period games and self-directed activities, ideal for ages 6-12. |
11:30AM – 1:30PM – Jefferson and DuPont and Graveyard History - Woodland Pavilion
$20 • Lunch buffet session includes Hagley Museum & Library Executive Director David Cole’s discussion on Mr. Jefferson’s relationship with P.S. du Pont; followed by Monticello Associate Guide Bill Bergen’s presentation on the history of the Monticello Graveyard. |
Saturday Afternoon
2:00PM – 3:00PM – Tufton Farm Tour
No Cost • Discover one of Mr. Jefferson’s quarter farms that borders Monticello.
Food grown here is sourced and served by Monticello’s Farm Table Café.
No Cost • Discover one of Mr. Jefferson’s quarter farms that borders Monticello.
Food grown here is sourced and served by Monticello’s Farm Table Café.
Evening Reception and Monticello House Tours
5:30 – 7:50PM - Shuttles leave from the Visitor’s Center
Costs• $45 for adults, 21 & over (includes 2 beer/wine tickets. Cash bar after first 2 drinks),
$38 for adults and children 16 and up, soft drinks only,
$15 for children ages 7-15, 6 and under, free.
Walk through tours of Monticello will be available from 6:30 – 7:50.
Our reception menu this year includes beloved ham biscuits, meatballs and other delicious nibbles. Dinner is on your own.
Costs• $45 for adults, 21 & over (includes 2 beer/wine tickets. Cash bar after first 2 drinks),
$38 for adults and children 16 and up, soft drinks only,
$15 for children ages 7-15, 6 and under, free.
Walk through tours of Monticello will be available from 6:30 – 7:50.
Our reception menu this year includes beloved ham biscuits, meatballs and other delicious nibbles. Dinner is on your own.
Sunday ~ Graveyard Dedication Ceremony and Business Meeting
9:30AM – 9:50AM - Visiting Family Graves
No Cost • You may bring cut flowers (no pots or vases please) for placing on your loved ones graves (or order them via MA @ $15/bunch)
10:00AM – 10:55AM Graveyard Enclosure Dedication Celebration and Memorial Ceremony
No Cost • Flowers will be provided for children to place on Mr. Jefferson’s grave. Children will cut a ceremonial ribbon. Featuring fun/patriotic/ inspirational music.
11:15AM – 11:40AM – Southern Buffet at Montalto
$15 • So many shared their fond memories that we are bringing Michie Tavern fare (Fried & Baked Chicken meals) to Montalto, with vegetarian options from Monticello’s Farm Table Cafe.
11:40AM – 12:20PM – “Confounding Father: Thomas Jefferson’s Image in His Own Time” Author Luncheon Presentation
Enjoy West Point Professor/Author/Scholar Robert McDonald’s presentation followed by Q&A from 12:20PM to 12:30PM.
12:30PM – 1:30PM Annual Business Meeting - Open to current members and immediate family only.
No Cost • You may bring cut flowers (no pots or vases please) for placing on your loved ones graves (or order them via MA @ $15/bunch)
10:00AM – 10:55AM Graveyard Enclosure Dedication Celebration and Memorial Ceremony
No Cost • Flowers will be provided for children to place on Mr. Jefferson’s grave. Children will cut a ceremonial ribbon. Featuring fun/patriotic/ inspirational music.
11:15AM – 11:40AM – Southern Buffet at Montalto
$15 • So many shared their fond memories that we are bringing Michie Tavern fare (Fried & Baked Chicken meals) to Montalto, with vegetarian options from Monticello’s Farm Table Cafe.
11:40AM – 12:20PM – “Confounding Father: Thomas Jefferson’s Image in His Own Time” Author Luncheon Presentation
Enjoy West Point Professor/Author/Scholar Robert McDonald’s presentation followed by Q&A from 12:20PM to 12:30PM.
12:30PM – 1:30PM Annual Business Meeting - Open to current members and immediate family only.
Monday ~ Montpelier Tour Option
11:00AM – 1:00PM – Explore Madison’s Montpelier
11350 Constitution Highway, Montpelier Station, VA 22957
$22 Adults, $9 Kids
Starts with Exclusive Jefferson & the Madisons Tour.
Minimum of 5 registrations. Register now, you will be notified and refunded if the tour is cancelled.
(Available at 11am both Friday and Monday)
11350 Constitution Highway, Montpelier Station, VA 22957
$22 Adults, $9 Kids
Starts with Exclusive Jefferson & the Madisons Tour.
Minimum of 5 registrations. Register now, you will be notified and refunded if the tour is cancelled.
(Available at 11am both Friday and Monday)