Hurricane Sandy’s Effect on Our National Treasures

We were concerned about the path of “Super Storm” Sandy and whether it might have damaged  or destroyed  irreplacable historical treasures on the east coast, especially those in the states that made up the 13 original colonies.

Today we received an email from the Thomas Jefferson Foundation which stated:

Some of you have asked how Monticello fared during Hurricane Sandy, so I thought I would send an update.

We didn't lose any of our old trees, and there was no damage to the house, which has withstood more than two hundred years of inclement weather.

We are in much better shape than expected, but our thoughts are with people who suffered serious damage and many of whom are still without power.

Thanks again for the good thoughts. We hope to see you up on the mountaintop soon!

Sincerely,

Leslie G. Bowman

 President and CEO of Monticello

Thanks again for the good thoughts. We hope to see you up on the mountaintop soon!

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George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate, Museum and Gardens has not released any information at this writing.

The press page at James Madison's Montpelier has not released any information at this writing, either.

John Adams’ estate, “Peace field,” in Quincy, MA—just outside Boston  had not released any information either at this writing.