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EVENTS
Elizabeth Monroe, Ash Lawn- Highland will offer a tea presided over by Eliza Monroe and her friend Hortense. There will be a lesson in tea etiquette, language of the fan, a private tour and the crafting of a keepsake. $20 includes all materials. 2pm–4pm. Reservations required.
Virginia Festival of the Book, Mar 25 — Two noted authors will appear in the Ash Lawn-Highland Barn to discuss their recent writings and particpate in a book signing. 1:30pm, Professor David Holmes. 3pm, Robert Pierce Forbes.
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Lewis & Clark explorer’s station, a hands-on archaeology space and experimentation with Jefferson’s favorite gadgets in the Griffin Discovery Room. Participants will receive a Monticello patch and “Jefferson Journal” to record the day’s discoveries. Bring lunch or purchase from the Monticello café. Please wear Girl Scout uniform or identifier. Tickets are non-refundable. Pre-registration is suggested. 10am-3pm. $15 active Girl Scouts/$17 adults.
Jefferson’s Birthday, Apr 13 — Monticello will mark the 269th anniversary of Thomas Jefferson’s birth with ceremonies on the grounds. 10am-11am. Free. Event details to be announced.
President James Monroe’s 253rd Birthday Day, Apr 28 — The day of celebration will include a birthday cake and afternoon refreshments for all local residents. The house will be open 9am-6pm, local residents will be admitted free from 3pm-6pm.
18th Annual Virginia WineFest, May 19-20 — Enjoy important Virginia vineyards, music, fine art, gourmet food, Monroe house tours and more. Admission charge includes wine glass and tastings. 11am-5pm. Reservations accepted.
MICHIE TAVERN 434-977-1234
www.michietavern.com
Wine & Beer Tasting, Weekends — The General Store will offer selected Virginia wine and traditional brews for tasting each weekend day. The complimentary tasting will occur 1pm-4pm in the first floor Mill room. The General Store is open seven days a week, 9:30am-5:30pm.
MONTICELLO 434-984-0922
www.monticello.org
Girl Scout Day, Mar 24 — Programming includes both guided and self-guided exploration for all levels. The day’s activities include a tour of Jefferson’s house, lessons in historic gardening, a
Historic Garden Week, Apr 21-24 — Monticello’s annual observance of Historic Garden Week in Virginia will include: Thomas Jefferson’s Revolutionary Garden Tour (Apr 21 and Apr 23 at 9am – $42); National Book Launch, An Evening with Peter Hatch (Apr 23 from 6pm-8pm, Reservations required. $60); Lecture by Peter Hatch, Monticello’s director of gardens and grounds, “Thomas Jefferson Gardener” (Apr 24 at 10am, free, registration required); and, Illustrated lecture by Peggy Cornett, Monticello’s curator of plants (Apr 24 at 2pm, free, no registration).
Wine Festival at Monticello 2012, May 12 — Join us for an evening on the West Lawn of Monticello. Walk the restored vineyards and wine cellar, meet wine-maker Gabriele Rausse. Tickets include tours of Jefferson’s Monticello, live music on the West Lawn, and tastings of Virginia’s most celebrated local vintages. Bring a blanket for picnic seating or reserve a premier table for your friends, family and colleagues. 6pm-9pm. $55. Must be 21 or older to attend.
MONTPELIER 540-672-2728
www.montpelier.org
Montpelier Wine Festival, May 5-6 — Annual event held on the grounds of Montpelier. The Festival showcases distinctive arts and crafts; specialty food vendors; live music; “cooking with wine” classes; children’s entertainment and rides; and tastings all day. May
5, 11am-6pm. May 6, 11am-5pm. 540-672-5216.
PARAMOUNT THEATER 434-979-1922
www.theparamount.net
Check website for a listing of events and showtimes. The Paramount Theater offers a variety of performances including jazz, opera, theater, comedy, dance, and sports.
WINTERGREEN 1-800-266-2444
www.wintergreenresort.com
WinterFest Weekend, Feb 10-12 — A fun weekend where you’ll find the exhilaration of winter sports and games! Dress in your finest at the Lost & Found Fashion Show, discover the Secret Skier, participate in or watch the Wintergreen Slopestyle and much more.
Maple Sugar Days, Mar 6-10 — The Wintergreen Nature Foundation is celebrating spring with the running of the sap. There will be field trips with schools and scouts, to hikes to see taps, trees and sap collection and, of course, a pancake breakfast. The breakfast is on Sat, March 10 from 8am-11am with real maple syrup over yummy pancakes. Proceeds go to support the Nature Foundation’s research and education programs. 434-325-8169.
Easter Celebration, Apr 6-8 — An entire weekend of festivities, with a traditional Easter egg hunt and Easter bonnet parade, craft workshops and egg decorating. Create a new tradition with Easter Sunday brunch at The Copper Mine restaurant.
Memorial Day Weekend, May 25-28 — We welcome summer with a fun-filled weekend in the mountains. On Saturday, Blues & Brews is the theme with music being the highlight. We’ll top it off with a micro-brew festival, blues music, an arts & craft fair, block party and a day at the Lake—Lake Monocan opens for the season!
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