Travel Feature on Charlottesville, Monticello, and Mount Vernon Published in Baltimore Style

 

My travel feature on Charlottesville, Monticello, and Mount Vernon was published in last year’s August/September issue of Baltimore Style Magazine.

In the article, "Virginia's Presidential Mountains: Monticello and Mount Vernon," I explore the history, architecture, and wine country of this beautiful region in Virginia. I also take a look at the complex legacies of Thomas Jefferson and George Washington, two of the nation's founding fathers who called Virginia home.

The story takes a look at Jefferson's legacy not only at Monticello, but America's first public university, which he created. It also explores Charlottesville's vibrant wine culture.

At George Washington's Mount Vernon, the story looks at the home and the grounds of America's first president.

Both estates include tours of the homes, the grounds, and don't shy away from the contradictions: that such great champions of freedom both owned slaves.

The feature also includes a sidebar on other presidential homes in Virginia--which gave the United States more presidents than any other state.

You can find a PDF version of the magazine at the link below. You'll find my article on pages 10 and 11.

https://dmag.baltimorestyle.com/August-2023/index.html