Monticello
Monticello is an estate located just along the outskirts of Charlottesville in Virginia. The Monticello house was designed by Thomas Jefferson, one of the most influential founding fathers of America. The estate, built in 1772, sits on top of an 850-foot high peak in the Southwest Mountains, hence the name Monticello which means "little mountain" in Italian. Jefferson's design of the house was largely influenced by neoclassical Italian design and an Italian Renaissance inspiration is quite evident in the layout of both the estate and the house. For a house that is over 200 years old, Monticello remains in excellent condition. It features a dairy building, wash houses, store houses, a nail factory and slave dwellings, one of which was the home of Sally Hemings, a mistress of Thomas Jefferson. The estate is regarded as one of the most popular monuments in Virginia.
Monticello
931 Thomas Jefferson Parkway
Charlottesville, VA 22902
434-984-9822
monticello.org
Marine Corps War Memorial
The Marine Corp War Memorial, also called the Iwo Jima Memorial, was completed in 1954 in Arlington. The monument is a memorial to the soldiers of the U.S. Marine Corps who gave their lives in defense of the country since 1775. The design of the memorial depicts the famous photo "Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima" taken during World War II; six American solders can be seen raising an American flag. While it is now a national monument, the Marine Corps War Memorial is still used as a centerpiece by local U.S. Marines during weekly Sunset Parade.
Marine Corp War Memorial
George Washington Memorial Parkway
Turkey Run Park
McLean, VA 22101
703-289-2500
nps.gov
George Washington Masonic Memorial
George Washington Masonic Memorial is a large Masonic building located in Alexandra, built in 1932. As its name implies, it is dedicated to George Washington, the first president of America and a member of the Freemasons. The building is influenced by the Lighthouse of Alexandria in Egypt, as homage to great architecture. Masons are regarded as master craftsmen so it is no surprise that the building is admired as one of Virginia's best displays of classical architecture.
George Washington Masonic Memorial
101 Callahan Drive
Alexandria, Virginia 22301
703-683-2007
gwmemorial.org
Virginia Civil Rights Memorial
Virginia Civil Right Memorial is monument located in Richmond. The memorial commemorates the work done by civil rights participants to bring about school desegregation in Virginia. Located near the Virginia State Capital, the monument features 18 civil rights activists including Barbara Rose Johns, Oliver Hill and Spottswood William Robinson III. Also etched onto the memorial are quotes from civil right leaders including Justice Thurgood Marshall.
Virginia Civil Rights Memorial
339 King George Ave. S.W.
Roanoke VA 24016
804-690-0808
dgs.virginia.gov
