Day Trip: Monticello and Michie Tavern
Apex Senior Center • 63 Hunter Street APEX, NC 27502 Organized by Town of Apex Parks, Recreation & Cultural ResourcesAbout this event
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Description
Upon arrival in Charlottesville, we will go to Michie Tavern, one of the oldest homesteads in Virginia. Dine on hearty midday fare in the Tavern’s Ordinary where you will be greeted by servers in period attire. Afterwards, a tour of the original Tavern features living history where guests participate in 18th-century activities including a lively Virginia dance. The tour continues, viewing the dependent outbuildings, the Virginia Wine Museum and the Meadow Run Grist Mill. In the afternoon, we will visit Monticello, home of Thomas Jefferson, third US President, author of the Declaration of Independence and Statue for Religious Freedom, as well as a founder of the University of Virginia. Price includes transportation, lunch and tours. Gratuities for the driver and the tour escort are not included. Gratuity in the range of $3 - $5 for the driver, and $2 - $4 for the tour
Activity Age Category
5-Seniors (Ages 55+)
Location
Senior Trip