Rarely do three such signal-callers come through school at the exact same time, but this year, fans across the Jefferson District will be treated to a trio of quarterbacks who have the potential to play at the next level. Monticello’s Michael Graham, Orange’s Quintin Hunter and Charlottesville’s Kevin Leatherwood will give defensive coordinators headaches all season.

As a researcher, I am accustomed to basing conclusions on data and empirical observations. On July 4, I had the opportunity to be a participant observer at the naturalization ceremony at Monticello.

Security for President Bush’s visit to Monticello on July 4 ended up costing Albemarle County taxpayers an estimated $23,000.

It was an exciting weekend of patriotic fervor with a presidential appearance, minting of new citizens, protests and other fireworks.

A $55 million effort to transform the site of Thomas Jefferson’s historic home, Monticello, is on the verge of completion.

Home of Thomas Jefferson

While thousands flocked to hear President Bush speak at Monticello on Friday morning, Dana Palmer stood by the side of Route 20 dressed like Lady Liberty to teach her kids a lesson in free speech.

“I am very proud of my new country,” Hataw Saadi Taha said. “Especially on the Fourth of July.”

President Bush will speak this morning at Monticello at its 46th annual Independence Day Celebration and Naturalization Ceremony.

Attendance at President Bush’s Monticello appearance on the Fourth of July will be limited to an estimated 1,000 members of the public and security will be “heavy,” Monticello officials announced Monday.

Bush will be the featured speaker at Monticello’s annual Independence Day Celebration and Naturalization Ceremony at the home of Thomas Jefferson. 

Hollowed and withering, one of Monticello’s most famous trees will be taken down.

Entering the world of Thomas Jefferson will be less expensive during the month of June.

Monticello has selected a new leader for the first time in more than 20 years, the Thomas Jefferson Foundation announced Thursday.

In preparation for Monticello’s new visitors center that is expected to open in November, officials are closing the old center that sits off Route 20 in Albemarle County and dismantling the exhibition.