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Moving Chairs

Known as the 'Nickel View' (minted on the back of the nickel), Monticello prepares for the 4th of July. Here, crews move chairs for the celebration, where dozens of people will take the oath to become naturalized United States Citizens.

From his garden pavilion (historically recreated), Jefferson was able to view his vineyards, orchards and berries. Like his vegetable garden, he planted hundreds of varieties of fruits, pressing the grapes and tree fruits into wine, ciders and liqueurs. After entertaining General Lafayette and his entourage for 10 days, Jefferson remarked to his staff: "We're going to need to make more red wine." Toe to toe, nose to nose. Jefferson and I are/were the exact same height (6' 2 1/2''), attended the same college, and consider ourselves, above all other titles, farmers. On his census form late in life, Jefferson listed his occupation as "Farmer." Now that, my friends, is some heavy-duty modesty.