Butler 4

While in VA Steven took us around to his old college stomping grounds and introduced us to some of his southern friends. We had to climb a little mountain to get up to the first one.
Of course this is Thomas Jefferson's house at Monticello that he started construction on in 1769 and take residence in 1770. (Pictures are not permitted inside the building)
Yeah we know Thomas – you did a lot of important things in your day. You don't need to rub it in.


Ben reflects the nature of Monticello and it's impact in Jefferson's life (this takes him 3.5 minutes).

Highlights of Monticello:
1) It's a smooth running operation logistically.
2) Original pieces of furniture.
3) Discovering that Jefferson slept sitting up to facilitate digestion.
4) Overhearing someone get interviewed about their trip to Charlottesville and being asked "did you just come for Monticello or anything else?" "Just Monticello... oh and the wine. In fact where do we go for the wine?"