Special Events

Explore our current archaeological field research, as it is being conducted by the Monticello-University of Virginia Archaeological Field School. This is one-mile (roundtrip) walk to excavations in progress at "Site 8" and "Site 6". These two sites were once home to enslaved field laborers in the late-eighteenth and early-nineteenth centuries.  Monticello’s archaeologists will explain basics of archaeological research design, soils, stratigraphy, excavation strategies, our latest discoveries, and how they fit into our larger understanding of changing life ways at Monticello.  Because this is a one-mile walk in the woods, water bottles, sturdy shoes, and long trousers are recommended.

Explore our current archaeological field research, as it is being conducted by the Monticello-University of Virginia Archaeological Field School. This is one-mile (roundtrip) walk to excavations in progress at "Site 8" and "Site 6". These two sites were once home to enslaved field laborers in the late-eighteenth and early-nineteenth centuries.  Monticello’s archaeologists will explain basics of archaeological research design, soils, stratigraphy, excavation strategies, our latest discoveries, and how they fit into our larger understanding of changing life ways at Monticello.  Because this is a one-mile walk in the woods, water bottles, sturdy shoes, and long trousers are recommended.

Our new, two-hour, experiential tour of Thomas Jefferson’s vegetable and fruit gardens—his Revolutionary Garden—includes an in-depth guided walk followed by a Meet the Gardener segment with Monticello’s professional staff. Visitors participates in seasonal gardening activities, such as planting, harvesting, and sampling spring crops ranging from asparagus to baby root vegetables.

Also included:

• House Tour at 11:30 (immediately following the Revolutionary Garden Tour)
• Gardens and Grounds Tours (April-October)
• Slavery at Monticello Tours (April-October)
• Film, Exhibitions, and Griffin Discovery Room at the Thomas Jefferson Visitor Center and Smith Education Center
• 50% off regular admission to Thomas Jefferson’s retreat, Poplar Forest, near Lynchburg, VA

Scheduling a Revolutionary Garden Tour

Tickets for these tours typically sell out in advance.  To make your reservation online, please click on the tickets icon above.

Please plan to arrive at Monticello at least 30 minutes before the time of your reservation. Please note that your ticket includes a House Tour at 11:30 am, following the Revolutionary Garden Tour.

Explore our current archaeological field research, as it is being conducted by the Monticello-University of Virginia Archaeological Field School. This is one-mile (roundtrip) walk to excavations in progress at "Site 8" and "Site 6". These two sites were once home to enslaved field laborers in the late-eighteenth and early-nineteenth centuries.  Monticello’s archaeologists will explain basics of archaeological research design, soils, stratigraphy, excavation strategies, our latest discoveries, and how they fit into our larger understanding of changing life ways at Monticello.  Because this is a one-mile walk in the woods, water bottles, sturdy shoes, and long trousers are recommended.

Explore our current archaeological field research, as it is being conducted by the Monticello-University of Virginia Archaeological Field School. This is one-mile (roundtrip) walk to excavations in progress at "Site 8" and "Site 6". These two sites were once home to enslaved field laborers in the late-eighteenth and early-nineteenth centuries.  Monticello’s archaeologists will explain basics of archaeological research design, soils, stratigraphy, excavation strategies, our latest discoveries, and how they fit into our larger understanding of changing life ways at Monticello.  Because this is a one-mile walk in the woods, water bottles, sturdy shoes, and long trousers are recommended.

Explore our current archaeological field research, as it is being conducted by the Monticello-University of Virginia Archaeological Field School. This is one-mile (roundtrip) walk to excavations in progress at "Site 8" and "Site 6". These two sites were once home to enslaved field laborers in the late-eighteenth and early-nineteenth centuries.  Monticello’s archaeologists will explain basics of archaeological research design, soils, stratigraphy, excavation strategies, our latest discoveries, and how they fit into our larger understanding of changing life ways at Monticello.  Because this is a one-mile walk in the woods, water bottles, sturdy shoes, and long trousers are recommended.

Our new, two-hour, experiential tour of Thomas Jefferson’s vegetable and fruit gardens—his Revolutionary Garden—includes an in-depth guided walk followed by a Meet the Gardener segment with Monticello’s professional staff. Visitors participates in seasonal gardening activities, such as planting, harvesting, and sampling spring crops ranging from asparagus to baby root vegetables.

Also included:

• House Tour at 11:30 (immediately following the Revolutionary Garden Tour)
• Gardens and Grounds Tours (April-October)
• Slavery at Monticello Tours (April-October)
• Film, Exhibitions, and Griffin Discovery Room at the Thomas Jefferson Visitor Center and Smith Education Center
• 50% off regular admission to Thomas Jefferson’s retreat, Poplar Forest, near Lynchburg, VA

Scheduling a Revolutionary Garden Tour

Tickets for these tours typically sell out in advance.  To make your reservation online, please click on the tickets icon above.

Please plan to arrive at Monticello at least 30 minutes before the time of your reservation. Please note that your ticket includes a House Tour at 11:30 am, following the Revolutionary Garden Tour.

Explore our current archaeological field research, as it is being conducted by the Monticello-University of Virginia Archaeological Field School. This is one-mile (roundtrip) walk to excavations in progress at "Site 8" and "Site 6". These two sites were once home to enslaved field laborers in the late-eighteenth and early-nineteenth centuries.  Monticello’s archaeologists will explain basics of archaeological research design, soils, stratigraphy, excavation strategies, our latest discoveries, and how they fit into our larger understanding of changing life ways at Monticello.  Because this is a one-mile walk in the woods, water bottles, sturdy shoes, and long trousers are recommended.

Explore our current archaeological field research, as it is being conducted by the Monticello-University of Virginia Archaeological Field School. This is one-mile (roundtrip) walk to excavations in progress at "Site 8" and "Site 6". These two sites were once home to enslaved field laborers in the late-eighteenth and early-nineteenth centuries.  Monticello’s archaeologists will explain basics of archaeological research design, soils, stratigraphy, excavation strategies, our latest discoveries, and how they fit into our larger understanding of changing life ways at Monticello.  Because this is a one-mile walk in the woods, water bottles, sturdy shoes, and long trousers are recommended.

Explore our current archaeological field research, as it is being conducted by the Monticello-University of Virginia Archaeological Field School. This is one-mile (roundtrip) walk to excavations in progress at "Site 8" and "Site 6". These two sites were once home to enslaved field laborers in the late-eighteenth and early-nineteenth centuries.  Monticello’s archaeologists will explain basics of archaeological research design, soils, stratigraphy, excavation strategies, our latest discoveries, and how they fit into our larger understanding of changing life ways at Monticello.  Because this is a one-mile walk in the woods, water bottles, sturdy shoes, and long trousers are recommended.

Our new, two-hour, experiential tour of Thomas Jefferson’s vegetable and fruit gardens—his Revolutionary Garden—includes an in-depth guided walk followed by a Meet the Gardener segment with Monticello’s professional staff. Visitors participates in seasonal gardening activities, such as planting, harvesting, and sampling spring crops ranging from asparagus to baby root vegetables.

Also included:

• House Tour at 11:30 (immediately following the Revolutionary Garden Tour)
• Gardens and Grounds Tours (April-October)
• Slavery at Monticello Tours (April-October)
• Film, Exhibitions, and Griffin Discovery Room at the Thomas Jefferson Visitor Center and Smith Education Center
• 50% off regular admission to Thomas Jefferson’s retreat, Poplar Forest, near Lynchburg, VA

Scheduling a Revolutionary Garden Tour

Tickets for these tours typically sell out in advance.  To make your reservation online, please click on the tickets icon above.

Please plan to arrive at Monticello at least 30 minutes before the time of your reservation. Please note that your ticket includes a House Tour at 11:30 am, following the Revolutionary Garden Tour.

Explore our current archaeological field research, as it is being conducted by the Monticello-University of Virginia Archaeological Field School. This is one-mile (roundtrip) walk to excavations in progress at "Site 8" and "Site 6". These two sites were once home to enslaved field laborers in the late-eighteenth and early-nineteenth centuries.  Monticello’s archaeologists will explain basics of archaeological research design, soils, stratigraphy, excavation strategies, our latest discoveries, and how they fit into our larger understanding of changing life ways at Monticello.  Because this is a one-mile walk in the woods, water bottles, sturdy shoes, and long trousers are recommended.

Explore our current archaeological field research, as it is being conducted by the Monticello-University of Virginia Archaeological Field School. This is one-mile (roundtrip) walk to excavations in progress at "Site 8" and "Site 6". These two sites were once home to enslaved field laborers in the late-eighteenth and early-nineteenth centuries.  Monticello’s archaeologists will explain basics of archaeological research design, soils, stratigraphy, excavation strategies, our latest discoveries, and how they fit into our larger understanding of changing life ways at Monticello.  Because this is a one-mile walk in the woods, water bottles, sturdy shoes, and long trousers are recommended.

Explore our current archaeological field research, as it is being conducted by the Monticello-University of Virginia Archaeological Field School. This is one-mile (roundtrip) walk to excavations in progress at "Site 8" and "Site 6". These two sites were once home to enslaved field laborers in the late-eighteenth and early-nineteenth centuries.  Monticello’s archaeologists will explain basics of archaeological research design, soils, stratigraphy, excavation strategies, our latest discoveries, and how they fit into our larger understanding of changing life ways at Monticello.  Because this is a one-mile walk in the woods, water bottles, sturdy shoes, and long trousers are recommended.

Our new, two-hour, experiential tour of Thomas Jefferson’s vegetable and fruit gardens—his Revolutionary Garden—includes an in-depth guided walk followed by a Meet the Gardener segment with Monticello’s professional staff. Visitors participates in seasonal gardening activities, such as planting, harvesting, and sampling spring crops ranging from asparagus to baby root vegetables.

Also included:

• House Tour at 11:30 (immediately following the Revolutionary Garden Tour)
• Gardens and Grounds Tours (April-October)
• Slavery at Monticello Tours (April-October)
• Film, Exhibitions, and Griffin Discovery Room at the Thomas Jefferson Visitor Center and Smith Education Center
• 50% off regular admission to Thomas Jefferson’s retreat, Poplar Forest, near Lynchburg, VA

Scheduling a Revolutionary Garden Tour

Tickets for these tours typically sell out in advance.  To make your reservation online, please click on the tickets icon above.

Please plan to arrive at Monticello at least 30 minutes before the time of your reservation. Please note that your ticket includes a House Tour at 11:30 am, following the Revolutionary Garden Tour.