Plan Your Visit
Today’s Hours
Gates are open from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. Last tour starts at 5:10 pm.
Getting Here
Antique Roses, Summer Perennials & Wine Tasting
As spring turns to summer, the collection of antique roses at Tufton Farm reaches peak bloom. FREE, Tufton Farm... 10:00 am - 4:00 pmHerbaceous Plant Propagation Workshop
Propagating ornamental flowers from seeds, cuttings, or divisions is one of the most gratifying of the horticultural... 9:30 am - 11:30 amAn Expedition at Secluded Farm
Join Devin Floyd, president of the Blue Ridge Discovery Center, for an inquiry into the habitat variety and... 9:30 am - 11:30 amHighlights
Guided House Tour
Get an intimate look at Thomas Jefferson through this first floor of the house he designed and built.
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Online Highlights

Jefferson Today
Jefferson is almost always in the news. See what people are saying about him and what they're saying he said.

Monticello Classroom
Find resources on Thomas Jefferson's life at Monticello for classroom or home use.

Monticello Explorer
A virtual tour of the house with 3-D models, animations, and details on people, spaces, and places.

Thomas Jefferson Portal
Your gateway to information on Thomas Jefferson and his life, times, and legacy.





"If Thomas was alive today I bet he would have an laptop and an iPad and text away.He would have a leather jacket...more »
"I think that Jefferson would have I phone and a laptop and electronics." --Charles, age 8, of...more »