A Walking Tour of Monticello - US 101
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- čas přidán 20. 07. 2021
- This week's episode takes you to the mountains of Virginia and gives you a closer look at Monticello, the famous home/plantation of Thomas Jefferson.
Get a glimpse at the home of the third president of the United States as we walk through some of the rooms of the mansion. We also look at the quarters of the enslaved people who lived and worked at Monticello and hear some stories about those who were enslaved under Jefferson.
Learn more about Monticello:
www.monticello.org/
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Would you want to visit Jefferson's Monticello? What other famous historical homes would you like to see?
Actually, your video made me want to go visit there. It is only about 3.5 hours from me, so we may have to take a weekend trip soon. Thanks for your video and glad you are back!
This was neat. I’d love to see Monticello especially that the slavery population’s story isn’t buried but being told. Jefferson was the epitome of a hypocrite of do as I say but not as I do. But EVERYONE knew what and who he was doing at Monticello. 😏 Have you been to Mt. Vernon?
Did you need permission to video inside the mansion? I thought they didn’t allow it. Very cool video. I miss our DC trip. Monticello was our last stop. We always ate at Michie Tavern after the tour.
@@HufflinPuffs I have! I went there the last time I was in DC
@@healyfamily4 no one told me I couldn’t film so…….
I live just outside of Charlottesville and drive by Monticello every day on my way to work, and as I pass by I think to myself, what was life like for the people living back then, who was walking or riding a horse on this road 200 or 250 years ago. It’s an awe inspiring sight, and I recommend to every who visits Charlottesville, “Go see Monticello! It’s amazing!”
Wonderful video, buddy. I will be in DC on Saturday! I can't wait. Going to Mount Vernon but won't make it up to Monticello, unfortunately.
Mount Vernon is great! Was there the last time I was in DC. Have fun!
I stopped by Mount Vernon on purpose on my way to Monticello and we took the walking tour and yes I was not impressed with the preservation of the dome room inside Monticello but I was not aware of the walking tours and having to register at Mount Vernon stupidly I might add but I took a pill on the ground in the parking lot and left so Mount Vernon has a little bit of my DNA that was my gift to my forefathers
I was there in my teens and again in my early thirties now in my 60's I'd like to go back.
I really appreciate this tour because ive wanted to see it for years...not so sure ill ever be able to in person
Grew up in a neighboring county. A few years ago, My sister was one of the few chosen to have her naturalization ceremony on the 4th of July at Monticello, There was so much going on I don’t even remember if the stage was either on the front or back yard of the mansion 😅, televisión cameras and all. But it was definitely an amazing experience. It had rained the night prior, it was a foggy morning, beautiful green trees and mist surrounded the premises, the folks dressed in costume were there, I felt like I was in a movie, it was soooo cool! I’ve lived in several towns/cities of Virginia and I can tell you that I want to retire on a nice little home on the mountains of Virginia, there’s just a different Vibe to Charlottesville that I didn’t fully appreciate until I moved away for college.
Been there in grade achool. Went to Woodlawn Elementary 2nd grad through 5th. We went as a field trip!
The craziest thing about Jefferson is the day he died on July 4th 1826, exactly 50 years after the Declaration of Independence he wrote. John Adams also died the same day.
I went there.... totally worth seeing
Wow! Love the fact they mention and noted Thomas Jefferson’s children with Sally Hemings.
They do a really good job with it
Merely speculation.
@@chuckconnors7516 I saw the epelisode of maury povich where they did the DNA test and maury said Thomas, you are the father.
@@dancollins8296 Oprah also had the family on her show
Check out Uncle Randy. Same DNA as Thomas.
I have been watching your videos since 2016 loved all of them since! Keep it up just remembered to stop by every time
I a book vlogger and reviewed My Monticello, which centers around this plantation. Very informative and sheds some light on this historic property.
You are so right and I detest the way some people are trying to rewrite history to appease the haters.
Thomas Jefferson was an amazing Founding Father.
I'm here coz I found five cents to my curiosity I thought it's a palace or mosium I can barely read the inscription montecilio.😅😅
What a gentleman, and a property
A slaver. Far from being a gentleman.
@@nwadi6408 He was a gentleman "slaver" and he would buy food from his slaves that his slaves grew on his farm. Read the Founding Gardeners.
@@jamescoe4765”gentleman” and “slaver” coexisting in your mind is the height of insanity.
Can you do a history video comparing chicago in St Louis
I was just there. I am planning on coming back with my kids.
Tommy J was a badass
What we can Thatch here ?
My ggf george Dudley was an indentured servant there. He liad bricks
You have one of the coolest tatoos I've ever seen. 💯
TJ is on the money. 💰 Monti Cello is the sweet sound of symphony music. 🎶. He’s on the $2 bill, he’s on the five cents nickel. He has his own state capital Jeff City. He is my great grandfather and I call him Rich Great Granddaddy 💰 maker !!! 👴 . 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰 your favorite 😍 has been found! #auval #goldenchild #monticello #literacy #literally #thirdprez #va❤is4lovers #TJhooker 🎣
missing your videos man
More into furniture than his personal life.
Hi Uncle George,
Not sure if you will remember me but my name is Lily Welch
I am Joseph Jarroush’s daughter
Anyway
I have just been made aware of your channel and I thought it was really cool!!
Something that you might want to make a video about is Phineas Gage
He has a pretty interesting story
I've been there and I was not impressed it's really sad how terribly they've taken care of the dome room you could see water and mold when I was there around Christmas of 2015
Do a video comparing st Louis to chicago
I recently read an excellent biography of Jefferson, titled "Jefferson: Architect of American Liberty." It did a great job of explaining Jefferson as a man, both the good and the bad. Jefferson is without a doubt my favorite US President, but I also recognize that his involvement in the most evil institution in American history (slavery) was awful. We can admire and celebrate the great men and women who built this country, while also recognizing they were by no means perfect people.
They didn’t physically build the country, their slaves did.
Hey. A friend sent me a link to this.
Great video. I live in Georgia so I made the Trek to Roosevelt's little white house I was a kid.
There are a lot of civil War sites near me.
Like a lot of republicans today, Jefferson was a man of hypocrisy.
I think it's funny you say that because I am convinced he would more likely identify with a modern day suburban Democrat. Posting yard signs about intersectional rights and support for social causes, while turning away immigrants, opposing urban housing development (housing is a right). IMO, he seems to fit right in with educated, high income earning Democrats. I admit having an elitest attitude isn't unique among Dems. But the first thing that came to mind was my suburban democrat neighbors who pay lip service to the woes of the working class and the struggles of minorities, while actively voting at the local level to gate keep their priviledge. That is just my take. I hope Jefferson would be appalled by both parties tbh.
@@jimba6486 decent take, well founded too.
I wrote that message 6 months ago.
I don't even remember writing it but I hear what you're saying because technically he would have been a Democrat today anyhow, right ?
he would be all for voting rights but would do everything he could locally to limit affordable housing in his area 😂
Monticello was primarily built by Irish itinerant builders/carpenters. His enslaved workers were supplemental to this endeavor and some learned their trade by the hired builders/carpenters. Those enslaved workers that learned this trade passed on their knowledge to other slaves thus giving them a trade with which to further their status on the plantation.
Not true!!! Slave was building long before the Irish arrived so that's bs!!
@@mrme2653 Mansions, like Monticello, were originally built by 'professionals' with enslaved labor making bricks etc. Some were trained 'on the job' as they did at Monticello so Jefferson could 'tear down and put up' which was his passion.
I've read at least 30 books on Jefferson and have done my homework. He made sure the Hemings'
family was taught a trade i.e. John was a carpenter, Peter was a chef (trained in Paris), Sally was a seamstress to name a few. John was instrumental in building Poplar Forest which was TJ's retreat. I've been to Monticello twice and Poplar Forest once. Wonderful architecture at both homes designed by Thomas himself.
@Deborah Shatzer bs!!! The so called slave already known how to build!!!!!
@@mrme2653 You are obviously uneducated as to the construction of Monticello. Truce.
@@deborahshatzer7408 again you have no idea what ur talking about
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People sure do have them blinders on..these days..
What blinders? Explain yourself If you'd be so kind. Because if one were to take at face value what your comment implies is that people are disregarding Jefferson shortcomings ie: owning slaves and the treatment there in of them. In no moment whatsoever did anyone in the video suggest that Jefferson was perfect, nor just. Like all people's, Jefferson was a man fraught with contradiction. It cannot be denied nor should it be disregarded that his many amazing contributions towards the creation of this incredible experiment known as America. To try and wipe out Jefferson legacy, his many indelible contributions to the creation of it would be incredibly irresponsible and quite frankly idiotic. His owning of slaves truly was one of or, if not his greatest casualty of poor decision and judgment. He was a man of his time and era. Though it doesn't make it right, he did what most men of wealth and high regard did in his time which was owning slaves. Most refuse to know hard truths such as the fact that wealthy black men of the same era owned black slaves too. Indeed, in fact if you do a bit of research you will come across the curious account of a very wealthy black man that as it turns out happened to be the very first person of the "New World" (America) known to have own slaves. Incidentally according to historical accounts he was a very cruelslave master. This is not hyperbole on my behalf one can find this with some due diligence on their behalf. Now back to the statement you made, if it's in response to many of the comments here abouts, I wouldn't put to much stock into their words. Most people unfortunately do not use reason they let emotions dictate their actions and words. Jefferson was an incredible man. He truly was used by God almighty to aid in the construction of this very unique experiment of a New Country. A country unlike any other before it or since. God uses men that are flawed. Men that were truly beriddled with contradiction and very unbecoming shortcomings. Just reference the Bible and see how God uses those racked with "sin" and with hearts filled with darkness to accomplish his objectives. God does this to demonstrate, I believe that no one is beyond redemption and that a man can bare great fruits even if his tree has a number of nodules. To throw out all the good Jefferson did because he did some rotten things would be, first of all irresponsible and subsequently erasing historic accuracies. Better to keep these accounts of historical figures with flaws and all then to start down the path of erasing them from the annals of history. We all fall short. That unfortunately seems to be one of humanities many idiosyncratic juxtaposition that make us quite a curios species to say the least.
i am more of a fan of george washingtons house design.
Compare st Louis to chicago video
And he goes shitting on Hamilton while having an affair with Sally Hemmings
I watched this video out of respect for a Founding Father of this great nation. I discovered quite a few things:
1. Americans like this uploader secretly despise the Founding Fathers. They can't seem to be able to hide it.
2. At almost every opportunity the narrators - even in the video - bring up Jefferson's relationship with Sally Hemings.
3. While this isn't a praiseworthy fact, such relations were very common, in ALL landowning societies throughout the east and the west, in Jefferson's time.
4. While not skipping even a beat to bring up that relationship, the narrators DO NOT mention this prevalent fact even once.
5. If Jefferson were to be from any other race or culture, they will not even dream of gaslighting this aspect of his life.
6. It appears that according to some of these dudes at US 101, it is perfectly okay to shit in the plate you eat from.
On the plus side:
1. 90% of NATURALIZED citizens in this country have FAR GREATER RESPECT and APPRECIATION for the author of the Declaration of Independence than many of these overgrown, entitled kids like this one who were born, bred - and spoiled - in this great country.
2. The day inevitably comes however, in the lives of these ardent crusaders for justice, when they realize they have been thoroughly duped - and secretly laughed at - at their own or parents' expense, by many of their school teachers, professors, the media, and career politicians etc.; that these career manipulators took away from them their youth when it mattered the most to them.
Don't forget his seditious type behavior in his vice presidency, his war monger nature, overspending to almost indebtedness, along with his womanizing and trafficking of humans.
@@Huskerj1000 His seditious act when he was vice-president, and his human trafficking: I do not know if these are fact or just allegations. Will try to look them up.
About Jefferson’s financial debts, this is common knowledge, and hence nothing new.
Jefferson was a genius and architect of the Declaration of Independence. We are enjoying freedoms in this country because of him and the brave souls who stood against the English monarchy!