New Discovery At Monticello Plantation Reveals Unknown Facts About President Thomas Jefferson

Published on 04/09/2018
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Remembering Sally’s Name

In previous tours, there was no mention of Sally. Now, coinciding with the 250th anniversary of Jefferson’s birthday, the tours started to include stories of slaves.

Remembering Sallys Name

Remembering Sallys Name

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Remembering Mulberry Row

In 2015, Mulberry Row was reconstructed. This included reconstruction of two places in the central plantation street where slaves resided. There were more than 20 structures originally. The reconstruction and restoration of Mulberry Row drew hundreds of descendants of enslaved families who came to the location to plant trees in honor of their relatives.

Remembering Mulberry Row

Remembering Mulberry Row

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