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James Madison’s Montpelier Tour  NEW!

• Day of the week: M
• Date: 10/7/2024
• Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. 
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• Fees:
      Member: $65.00
      Non-Member: $80.00

• Details: 

  Join us for a unique exploration of Montpelier, the recently restored home of the fourth U.S. President James Madison in nearby Orange, VA. The morning will begin with a private House Tour, followed by an introduction to the Mere Distinction of Colour museum exhibit. Patrick Campbell, Montpelier's Assistant Director of the Robert H. Smith Center for the Constitution, will then give a lecture "James Madison - Architect of the Bill of Rights."  The afternoon is unscheduled to explore the Mere Distinction of Colour exhibit, the Landmark Forest, Formal Gardens, and Enslaved Burial Ground. A boxed picnic lunch will be included.

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*NON-REFUNDABLE

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I understand that although OLLI at UVA holds the health and safety of its community as paramount, this does not guarantee that I will not be exposed to injury or illness of any kind. I acknowledge that my physical presence in the local community as well as participation and utilization of facilities, services, and programs at OLLI at UVA is voluntary, and may carry certain risks, such as injury or illness including COVID-19 that cannot be eliminated regardless of the care and reasonable efforts taken to avoid and mitigate those risks. I also understand that I may be at higher risk for injury or illness and take full responsibility for my health and safety.  I understand that I have the option to participate in OLLI at UVA activities remotely.  Despite these risks, I chose to participate in-person in OLLI at UVA activities.

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D.C. Architectural Tour with Richard Guy Wilson, or Create Your Own D.C. Adventure  NEW!

• Day of the week: Th
• Date: 10/17/2024
• Time: 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM. 
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• Fees:
      Member: $85.00
      Non-Member: $100.00

• Details: 

  Richard Guy Wilson, Commonwealth Professor emeritus in Architectural History at UVA and OLLI Instructor, will lead an architectural exploration of The Capitol, The Library of Congress, and the newly renovated Folger Shakespeare Library. Enjoy a relaxed and wonderfully comfortable bus trip with friends that will take us to The Capitol. Our guided tour, complete with fascinating information from Richard, will visit the Crypt, the Rotunda, and National Statuary Hall. We will enjoy lunch at the Capitol Cafe before Richard guides us through the Library of Congress and the Folger, which are very close. This excursion promises to be rich with fall views and architectural insights.

  If another museum, gallery, or shopping opportunity is drawing your attention, you are welcome to Create Your Own D.C. Adventure for the day! The choices are plentiful around the National Mall, and we will all meet the bus in the same designated place and time.

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*NON-REFUNDABLE

OLLI at UVA Health and Safety Liability Waiver:

I understand that although OLLI at UVA holds the health and safety of its community as paramount, this does not guarantee that I will not be exposed to injury or illness of any kind. I acknowledge that my physical presence in the local community as well as participation and utilization of facilities, services, and programs at OLLI at UVA is voluntary, and may carry certain risks, such as injury or illness including COVID-19 that cannot be eliminated regardless of the care and reasonable efforts taken to avoid and mitigate those risks. I also understand that I may be at higher risk for injury or illness and take full responsibility for my health and safety.  I understand that I have the option to participate in OLLI at UVA activities remotely.  Despite these risks, I chose to participate in-person in OLLI at UVA activities.

I agree not to attend any in-person sessions if I am experiencing any symptom of illness such as cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fever, chills, repeated shaking with chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, or new loss of taste or smell.

I hereby release and agree to hold OLLI at UVA harmless from, and waive on behalf of myself, my heirs, and any personal representatives any and all causes of action, claims, demands, damages, costs, expenses and compensation for damage or loss to myself and/or property that may be caused by any act, or failure to act of OLLI at UVA, or that may otherwise arise in any way in connection with any services received from OLLI at UVA. I understand that this release discharges OLLI at UVA from any liability or claim that I, my heirs, or any personal representatives may have against OLLI at UVA with respect to any bodily injury, illness, death, medical treatment, or property damage that may arise from, or in connection to, any services received from OLLI at UVA.   This liability acknowledgement and release extends to OLLI at UVA together with all venues, volunteers, and employees. Click the add to cart button to accept.

NOTE: If you do not see the "Add to Cart" button, there are four possible reasons. 1) Registration may not be open 2) You have not added a membership to your cart or renewed your membership 3) You are not logged in (Click “Sign In” on the blue bar above) 4) You may need to refresh your screen.