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Clay S. Jenkinson
Humanities Scholar
The Thomas
Jefferson Hour
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EACH DAY you will visit sites of importance to Mr. Jefferson.
The nation's leading Jefferson Scholar Clay S. Jenkinson will be with
you
for the duration of the week to answer any of your questions regarding the
time and life of
Mr. Jefferson. EACH EVENING
Jefferson Humanities Scholar Clay S. Jenkinson thought
provoking
monologues will arouse you and encourage enjoyable group discussions.
Enjoy fine wine and food, and the beautiful fall foliage of the Blueridge
Mountain Range.
ONE EVENING you won't soon forget - Charlottesville Virginia,
Your own evening of entertainment, dining and visiting with t
Third President of the United States - Thomas Jefferson.
Itinerary
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Accommodations
for this tour
Jefferson
Bibliography
Th: Jefferson's Virginia; Autumn Tour 2009
Matching History with the
Landscape in which it was born
with humanities scholar
Clay
S. Jenkinson
www.odytours.net
October 2009 - date coming soon

Day 1 SUNDAY
October xx
Welcome to Washington DC! This evening
gather for a welcome reception and introductions hosted by your tour host
and scholar Clay S. Jenkinson.
Washington DC
Day 2 MONDAY October xx
Your odyssey begins with a
guided tour by coach of the sites of Washington DC. Stepping off to peruse
The Library of Congress gets you close to Thomas Jefferson’s rare, rare
books. On to Richmond, the capital of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Thomas
Jefferson penned the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom here and also
designed the Virginia Capitol Building. After lunch brings you a visit to
Tuckahoe Plantation, young Thomas’ home, and your first narrative by
Jefferson scholar Clay S. Jenkinson: “Th-Jefferson’s Younger Years”.
This evening enjoy dining with the Third President of the United States
at the elegant Jefferson Hotel in downtown Richmond. Richmond, Virginia Meals: BLD
Day 3 TUESDAY October xx
A big day for
Jefferson fans as you arrive at Thomas Jefferson’s beloved Monticello..
Situated atop the “Little Mountain” where he played as a boy, you
will find the heart of Jefferson. Three distinct tours have been prepared
for your arrival: “The Gardens and Orchards”, restored to their
appearance during Jefferson’s lifetime; “The Plantation Community”,
home to a vital community of workers both black and white, and the 5,000
acre plantation; “The House”, Jefferson called his home his “essay
in architecture” combining his love of classical architecture with his
drive for inventions. Today it is the only United States house honored on
the United Nations’ World Heritage List of International Treasures. Around
the corner, Monticello’s Jefferson Library greets you with host Jack
Robertson. Next you will visit the home of one of Jefferson’s closest
friends, President James Monroe, at Ash Lawn-Highland. In pure Jefferson
style, dine tonight on French cuisine in downtown Charlottesville. This
evening enjoy a specially prepared presentation by scholar Clay S. Jenkinson
“Jefferson in France”
Charlottesville, Virginia Meals: BLD
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TOUR PRICE & INFORMATION:
October, 2009 all inclusive tour
6 day/nts
Stay
tuned. Dates and price are being determined.
Early Bird
Savings
(click here) An opportunity to save
if you reserve in the year prior.
Your tour begins and ends in
Washington D.C. Tour package includes a
professional tour director,
historical interpretation by Clay
S. Jenkinson, an evening with President Thomas Jefferson, local inter-
pretations, all meals (except lunch Day 4), lodging,
transportation, all activities, museum fees, journals, gifts,
entertainment, state and local taxes, BLM and USFS fees, all hotel and
restaurant gratuities & all baggage
handling. Airfare is not included. A $400 non-refundable deposit will secure your reservation. Please read
our
Terms and Conditions. Price is per person is based
on double occupancy. If you wish a single room,
please inquire about our single supplemental fee or we can
match you with a roommate.
Reserve you space with a refundable $400 deposit* the year prior
to your tour (see
Reservation Form)
Please read
our Terms and Conditions . *
Your deposit becomes non-refundable Jan. 01, the year of
your Odyssey Tour. Thank you for your interest in
our Odyssey Tour. We hope to see you soon.

Telephone 208-791-8721 ~ Fax 208-746-3205 ~ email
bek@odytours.net
Tour begins and ends in Washington DC. Your tour package includes a
professional tour director, historical interpretation by nationally
acclaimed Jefferson scholar Clay S. Jenkinson, an evening with Thomas
Jefferson, local interpretations, all activities, lodging, transportation
and museum fees, all meals (except lunch on Day 4), journals, gifts,
entertainment and hotel baggage handling,, state and local taxes, and hotel
and restaurant gratuities. Airfare not included. A $400 non-refundable
deposit will secure your reservation. Please read our Terms and Conditions
enclosed.
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