The organization that owns and operates Monticello in Albemarle County has announced they will purchase Michie Tavern for an undisclosed amount. The Thomas Jefferson Foundation will have a review period on the transaction before the sale closes in the spring.
“This transaction will ensure that Monticello’s principal entrance corridor and the Saunders Trail are protected and preserved, allowing visitors to continue to enjoy a scenic journey to Monticello for generations to come,” said foundation chair Tobias Dengel in a press release.
The tavern itself was built in western Albemarle County in the 1780’s on a road between Earlysville and Free Union and was moved 16 miles to its current location in 1927. That’s only a few years after the Thomas Jefferson Foundation acquired the estate of the third president in 1923.
Michie Tavern was listed on the Virginia Landmark Register in 1993 but is not on the National Register of Historic Places. The property includes a restaurant with items from 18th century recipes as well as a retail component. The release states that all existing reservations will be honored.
“We will also have the ability to present new education and interpretation opportunities, and ensure guests have access to convenient amenities and culinary experiences as part of their visit,” Dengel continued.
The 6.71 acre property has a 2023 assessment of $2,630,000.
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