Mulberry Row, the industrial heart of Thomas Jefferson’s 5,000-acre Monticello estate in Charlottesville, lies just a few hundred feet from the main house. This bustling area served as the operational center where all plantation workers, including enslaved individuals, lived and toiled. Today, visitors can explore the remnants of this historical site, gaining insight into the daily lives and labor of those who made the estate function. The physical layout and historical context provide a vivid picture of the complex social and economic dynamics of the time.
Travel Themes & Experiences
Julian Sterling
April 17, 2026
