Mr. Jefferson's Treasure LbNA #46602 (ARCHIVED)
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Add Location| Owner: | Adoptable |
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| Plant date: | Apr 3, 2009 |
| Location: | |
| City: | Charlottesville |
| County: | Charlottesville city |
| State: | Virginia |
| Boxes: | 1 |
| Planted by: | R.U. Cowgirls  |
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| Found by: | GabKids |
| Last found: | Aug 15, 2009 |
| Status: | FFFa |
| Last edited: | Apr 3, 2009 |
Mr.Jefferson's Treasure
PLEASE NOTE: box reported missing as of 9/20/2009.
Will try to replace on next visit to Cville.
The University of Virginia in Charlottesville is the culmination of Thomas Jefferson's retirement years. Lovingly referred to as "Mr. Jefferson's University," it was established in 1819 and held its first classes in 1825. Jefferson designed the university to be an "academical village," with a large, dome-shaped building (called the Rotunda) to stand at the head of the village. In keeping with Jefferson's strong opinions regarding the separation between church and state, the Rotunda was not a chapel, but rather operated as the library, a symbol of the enlightened human mind. Note that tours of the Rotunda are free and meet several times daily (call 434-924-7969 for more information).
The Rotunda looks out over the "Lawn," flanked on both side by buildings intended to be houses for the teachers and rooms for the students, all connected to one another. Jefferson built ten houses that he called pavilions (there are 5 on each side). Teachers would live in the upstairs and teach classes in the downstairs. The students (originally 123) lived in rooms between the pavilions. Today, 100 students in upper classes are selected to carry on the tradition of inhabiting these special rooms. The pavilions continue to house notable faculty (except for Pavilion VII, the Colonade Club).
While the open expanse of the Lawn is truly a wonder to enjoy (bring a frisbee!), one of the loveliest features of Jefferson's academical village is the ability to wander through the ten Pavilion Gardens. The UVA website says: "From the time of Plato's 'groves of academe,' gardens have been linked to the contemplative and scholarly life as well. Jefferson described the University as a set of buildings 'arranged around an open square of grass and trees.' The Pavilion Gardens provided both a place in which to study and a subject of study. Jefferson wrote that 'such a plan would afford the quiet retirement so friendly to study.' . . . Although the garden walls were completed by 1824, Jefferson left no specific record of his intentions for the Pavilion Gardens. As illustrated at Monticello, Jefferson's ideal garden combined pleasure, utility, and a place for thought and study. Jefferson intended the Pavilion residents to design, plant, and maintain their own gardens. . . . In 1948, The Garden Club of Virginia offered to restore the Pavilion Gardens." For terrifically detailed descriptions of each garden, see www.virginia.edu/uvatours/gardens/gardensExplore.html.
Note that the gardens you will tour are largely divided in half by serpentine walls. The upper gardens are called "Pavilion Gardens" and are more "formal and contemplative." The lower gardens are called "Hotel Gardens as they correspond to the former dining halls on the range, called hotels, and are interpreted as utilitarian gardens and orchards for kitchen use."
In 1987, the University of Virginia Grounds were named a World Heritage Site on UNESCO's prestigious World Heritage list. While professors and their families continue to reside in the pavilions, the gardens are open to the public.
We hope you enjoy your visit!
Letterbox Clues:
A. Facing the Rotunda from the Lawn, head around the Rotunda on the right and find the "Darden" fountain. What year was it placed? ____________(for the answer to "A" add these digits together)
B. Continue around the Rotunda and walk down the stairs to the statue of TJ. Notice what Mr. Jefferson is holding (he was the author of many papers). Looking up at the Rotunda, how many columns do you see? ________
C. How many steps are there from bottom to top? ______________
D. Walk up part of the steps to the middle level and continue around the Rotunda. On the side opposite Darden Fountain is the Shannon Garden. In what year was this gifted? _____________ (for "D" add these digits together)
E. Begin walking the Lawn brick walkway past Pavilion I (along the West Lawn). At the brick path, take the stairs down between Pavilions III and V. In the small parking area, look for the white door behind Pavilion V on the left. Go through the door and enter the garden. How many benches are in the upper garden? __________ .
F. How many circular gardens are in the upper garden? _________
G. Continue down to the lower garden. Walk out the gate and turn left on the gravel path. Cross driveway. Turn left into the garden behind Pavilion VII. How many trees are in the large circle? _______
H. Explore the garden then continue back on the path to the left. Cross driveway. Go left into Pavilion IX garden. How many benches are in the lower section of the garden? ___________
I. Go through the gate to the upper section of the garden and follow the path through the garden to the gate. Upon exiting the garden, take a rest on the wooden bench opposite the exit gate. Notice the plaque on the bench (we especially liked the name of this garden). When was it dedicated? ____________ (for "I" add these digits together)
Take the brick path around back to the lawn. Facing the East Lawn, figure out the following clues to lead you to the next spot.
J. A - B = J
K. J x C = K
L. D + E + F + G + H + H + I = L
M. K / L = M (K divided by L equals M)
Find Pavilion "M" and go behind it to the garden. Enter the garden and sit on the bench between the stairs to the house (you will be looking at a white bench across the upper garden). You should see two paths leading down the garden. One has no stairs and one has 4 stairs. Search behind the wall to the right of the top stair. You should find Mr.Jefferson's Treasure under a loose brick. Congratulations! Please be discreet when stamping and replace box carefully. Enjoy exploring the remainder of the gardens at your leisure!
PLEASE NOTE: box reported missing as of 9/20/2009.
Will try to replace on next visit to Cville.
The University of Virginia in Charlottesville is the culmination of Thomas Jefferson's retirement years. Lovingly referred to as "Mr. Jefferson's University," it was established in 1819 and held its first classes in 1825. Jefferson designed the university to be an "academical village," with a large, dome-shaped building (called the Rotunda) to stand at the head of the village. In keeping with Jefferson's strong opinions regarding the separation between church and state, the Rotunda was not a chapel, but rather operated as the library, a symbol of the enlightened human mind. Note that tours of the Rotunda are free and meet several times daily (call 434-924-7969 for more information).
The Rotunda looks out over the "Lawn," flanked on both side by buildings intended to be houses for the teachers and rooms for the students, all connected to one another. Jefferson built ten houses that he called pavilions (there are 5 on each side). Teachers would live in the upstairs and teach classes in the downstairs. The students (originally 123) lived in rooms between the pavilions. Today, 100 students in upper classes are selected to carry on the tradition of inhabiting these special rooms. The pavilions continue to house notable faculty (except for Pavilion VII, the Colonade Club).
While the open expanse of the Lawn is truly a wonder to enjoy (bring a frisbee!), one of the loveliest features of Jefferson's academical village is the ability to wander through the ten Pavilion Gardens. The UVA website says: "From the time of Plato's 'groves of academe,' gardens have been linked to the contemplative and scholarly life as well. Jefferson described the University as a set of buildings 'arranged around an open square of grass and trees.' The Pavilion Gardens provided both a place in which to study and a subject of study. Jefferson wrote that 'such a plan would afford the quiet retirement so friendly to study.' . . . Although the garden walls were completed by 1824, Jefferson left no specific record of his intentions for the Pavilion Gardens. As illustrated at Monticello, Jefferson's ideal garden combined pleasure, utility, and a place for thought and study. Jefferson intended the Pavilion residents to design, plant, and maintain their own gardens. . . . In 1948, The Garden Club of Virginia offered to restore the Pavilion Gardens." For terrifically detailed descriptions of each garden, see www.virginia.edu/uvatours/gardens/gardensExplore.html.
Note that the gardens you will tour are largely divided in half by serpentine walls. The upper gardens are called "Pavilion Gardens" and are more "formal and contemplative." The lower gardens are called "Hotel Gardens as they correspond to the former dining halls on the range, called hotels, and are interpreted as utilitarian gardens and orchards for kitchen use."
In 1987, the University of Virginia Grounds were named a World Heritage Site on UNESCO's prestigious World Heritage list. While professors and their families continue to reside in the pavilions, the gardens are open to the public.
We hope you enjoy your visit!
Letterbox Clues:
A. Facing the Rotunda from the Lawn, head around the Rotunda on the right and find the "Darden" fountain. What year was it placed? ____________(for the answer to "A" add these digits together)
B. Continue around the Rotunda and walk down the stairs to the statue of TJ. Notice what Mr. Jefferson is holding (he was the author of many papers). Looking up at the Rotunda, how many columns do you see? ________
C. How many steps are there from bottom to top? ______________
D. Walk up part of the steps to the middle level and continue around the Rotunda. On the side opposite Darden Fountain is the Shannon Garden. In what year was this gifted? _____________ (for "D" add these digits together)
E. Begin walking the Lawn brick walkway past Pavilion I (along the West Lawn). At the brick path, take the stairs down between Pavilions III and V. In the small parking area, look for the white door behind Pavilion V on the left. Go through the door and enter the garden. How many benches are in the upper garden? __________ .
F. How many circular gardens are in the upper garden? _________
G. Continue down to the lower garden. Walk out the gate and turn left on the gravel path. Cross driveway. Turn left into the garden behind Pavilion VII. How many trees are in the large circle? _______
H. Explore the garden then continue back on the path to the left. Cross driveway. Go left into Pavilion IX garden. How many benches are in the lower section of the garden? ___________
I. Go through the gate to the upper section of the garden and follow the path through the garden to the gate. Upon exiting the garden, take a rest on the wooden bench opposite the exit gate. Notice the plaque on the bench (we especially liked the name of this garden). When was it dedicated? ____________ (for "I" add these digits together)
Take the brick path around back to the lawn. Facing the East Lawn, figure out the following clues to lead you to the next spot.
J. A - B = J
K. J x C = K
L. D + E + F + G + H + H + I = L
M. K / L = M (K divided by L equals M)
Find Pavilion "M" and go behind it to the garden. Enter the garden and sit on the bench between the stairs to the house (you will be looking at a white bench across the upper garden). You should see two paths leading down the garden. One has no stairs and one has 4 stairs. Search behind the wall to the right of the top stair. You should find Mr.Jefferson's Treasure under a loose brick. Congratulations! Please be discreet when stamping and replace box carefully. Enjoy exploring the remainder of the gardens at your leisure!