Excursions & Tours for 2012 Reunion

Thomas Jefferson Society vs. Class of 1962 Golf Challenge
Kick off the reunion the best way possible—on the links! Members of the Thomas Jefferson Society have challenged the Class of 1961 to a golf tournament. Don't pass up the chance to play at Birdwood, the University's championship course. The winners will be announced at the Welcome Dinner.

James Monroe's Ash Lawn-Highland and Michie Tavern Excursion
Begin the reunion with a full-day exploration of two of Central Virginia's treasured sites. First, we'll head to the Ash Lawn-Highland estate, home of our nation's fifth president. Tour the house and grounds as you learn about Monroe's life on the plantation adjacent to Jefferson's Monticello. We will then proceed down the road to Michie Tavern. We will tour the oldest sections of the tavern- where many of our Founding Fathers dined and socialized- before enjoying a lunch of traditional Southern fare.

Tour of the Harrison Institute's Special Collections Library
Join the staff of the Special Collections Library as they walk you through the exhibits of the collection. View an original Dunlap copy of the Declaration of Independence, walk through an exhibit featuring the presidents of the University and learn about the value the Special Collections Library has added to the University community and student experience. The library is home to more than 13 million manuscripts and 325,000 rare books.

Thomas Jefferson Society Tennis Outing
Enjoy some recreation on the tennis court. Sign up to play in either women's doubles, men's doubles or mixed doubles matches. All skill levels are invited to join the fun. Tennis balls will be provided. Don't forget your racquet!

South Lawn Tour
Don't miss this chance to visit one of the newest parts of Grounds. The South Lawn extends south across Jefferson Park Avenue from the Lawn, and is the new home of the College of Arts & Sciences' departments of history, politics and religious studies. The South Lawn houses an elegant new central commons, a café and the Nau Lecture Hall.

Walking Tour of the John Paul Jones Arena
Join the Virginia Athletics Foundation staff for a behindthe- scenes tour of JPJA, the home of Virginia basketball. Visit the locker rooms and practice facilities, and see what the $130 million facility looks like up close. Here is your chance to see one of the finest basketball facilities and special events centers in collegiate athletics. Sponsored by the Virginia Athletics Foundation.

Excursion to Monticello
In a private, after-hours tour, you will experience the full attention of Monticello's well-informed guides. Though you won't be able to view the Dome Room on this after-hours excursion, you'll have the unique opportunity to take your time exploring the house and gardens in their recently-renovated state.