President Obama will be touring Monticello, home of Thomas Jefferson, this monday with visiting French President Francois Hollande. Jefferson’s home, Monticello, which overlooks Charlottesville VA, is not only a wonderful tour, but it is also a step back in history since Jefferson was the Ambassador to France from 1784-1789. When one tours Monticello, they will see several […]
UVA at a glance
The University of Virginia (often abbreviated as UVA, UVa, or Virginia) was conceived and designed by President Thomas Jefferson and established on Jan. 25, 1819. The first classes met in March 1825. UVA’s first Board of Visitors included former Presidents of the United States Jefferson, James Madison and James Monroe, who owned the initial site […]
Positive, Focused, Above the Crowd!
Thomas Jefferson and Charlottesville Homes They say that Real Estate is local and with the current environment that is certainly true. I recently read a blog from Spokane Washington Real Estate Expert, BethAnn Long about their local market. My response to her was “Stay positive and stay focused you are above the crowd just by […]
Charlottesville Real Estate and our history
Charlottesville Real Estate This is one of the best kept secrets in Virginia. If you went to the University of Virginia or just passed though our city, you felt the impact.Charlottesville Virginia is located just east of the Blue Ridge mountains in central Virginia. With incredible mountain views, about 45 minutes to skiing and just […]
The history of Charlottesville
Charlottesville Famous Residents! The history of the Charlottesville area will amaze you. Several presidents called this home. Meriwether Lewis, of Lewis and Clark, birth place is about a mile from my home. Of course, Jefferson sent Lewis and Clark from here to the West! Charlottesville has had several famous residents (see below) add to this […]
Thomas Jefferson quote
“A wise and frugal government, which shall leave men free to regulate their own pursuits of industry and improvement, and shall not take from the mouth of labor the bread it has earned – this is the sum of good government.” Thomas Jefferson
