Make Monticello a part of your visit during Historic Garden Week in Virginia when more than 250 of Virginia’s most beautiful gardens, homes, and historic landmarks are open to visitors. Celebrate the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Garden Club of Virginia by joining us for an elegant garden party on the West Lawn of Monticello with renowned horticulturalist André Viette.
As part of our exciting new speaker series, this T.O.M. Talk℠ features a distinguished speaker panel representing the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries. Discussion, 6-7 pm. Private reception and booksigning, 7-8 pm. $65 per person, Milstein Theater at the Thomas Jefferson Visitor Center.
Offered as part of our TOM (Topics on Monticello) Talks℠ series.
As part our exciting new speaker series T.O.M. Talks℠, enjoy a private reception atop Jefferson's Montalto and a conversation with Bill Barker, who has “been” Thomas Jefferson for almost 20 years. Barker, a history major and professional actor and director, will share his experiences portraying our third president at numerous venues throughout the United States and in Europe, including the White House and the Palace of Versailles.
NOTE: The September 10 date for this event is sold out!
As part of our exciting new speaker series TOM Talks℠, Monticello’s Research Archaeologist Derek Wheeler will lead this visit to the site of Thomas Jefferson’s birthplace, sharing details of the plantation during Jefferson’s childhood when Shadwell was the family home. Light snacks will be offered. Moderate outdoor walking is involved.
