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Monticello - Thomas Jefferson's Home
Monticello - Thomas Jefferson's Home

Monticello

Monticello was Thomas Jefferson's home. Jefferson was the third president of the United States and the main writer of the U.S. Declaration of Independence.

Jefferson designed the home. Monticello means little mountain in Italian.

The home is now a museum.



Pentagon Building - Department of Defense
Pentagon Building - Department of Defense

Pentagon Building

The Pentagon is a five-sided building located in Arlington, Virginia. It is the headquarters of the U.S. Department of Defense.

On September 11, 2001, the Pentagon was attacked by a highjacked plane. The crash killed 189 people - 125 Pentagon workers and 64 passengers.



Virginia Beach - Largest City in Virginia
Virginia Beach - Largest City in Virginia

Virginia Beach

Virginia Beach is the most populated city in Virginia. In 2008, over 440,000 people lived there.

Virginia Beach is a resort city. It has miles of beautiful beaches and lots of hotels and restaurants.



Virginia Worksheets and Activities

Virginia Crossword Puzzle  Answer Key

Blank Map of Virginia