
Happening at Monticello
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Civic Season Community Partners
David M. Rubenstein Visitor CenterAll DayCivic Season, SummerThis Civic Season, meet the organizations making a difference in our community. Check out the schedule and stop by our community partners' tables in the visitor center courtyard to discover more about their initiatives.
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Summer Adventure Camps
MonticelloAll DayKidsMonticello Summer Adventure Camp is a week-long day camp where rising third through sixth graders enjoy indoor and outdoor programming as they explore Monticello's history.
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Meet Thomas Jefferson
MonticelloAll DayIncluded with AdmissionGuests can meet Thomas Jefferson (as portrayed by veteran historical actor-interpreter Bill Barker) in person, most Tuesdays through Saturdays during regularly scheduled hours.
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Archaeology in Action
MonticelloAll DayArchaeology, Education, Included with AdmissionSee excavations on the historic mountaintop and discover how Monticello’s archaeologists unearth history every day.
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Gallery Talks
David M. Rubenstein Visitor Center1:00 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.Talks, Book Signings, Lectures, ConferencesJoin our staff as they share stories and discoveries about the collection and its place within Monticello's history.
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Mountaintop Archaeology Walking Tour
Monticello1:30 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.Archaeology, EducationJoin archaeologists for a 45-minute walking tour that explores what we've learned from current and past excavations on the historic mountaintop.
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Music at Jefferson Vineyards
Jefferson Vineyards4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.SummerEnjoy music and award-winning wines in the rolling hills of the Virginia Piedmont at Monticello's Jefferson Vineyards.
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Founding Friends, Founding Foes Tour and Feast of Reason
Monticello4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.Special EventSign up for an evening Founding Friends, Founding Foes Tour and stay for a dinnertime Feast of Reason, a guided activity that encourages conversation about issues large and small over a meal.
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Monticello Scavenger Hunts
All DayTourEnhance your visit with our new mobile Scavenger Hunts. Use your smartphone to complete unique challenges- snap photos, explore new spaces, test your knowledge, and share your thoughts. FREE with admission.
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Slavery at Monticello Tours
MonticelloAll DayTourIncluded in the price of admission during regularly scheduled hours. These daily guided outdoor tours focus on the experiences of the enslaved people who lived and labored on the Monticello plantation.
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Daily Tours
All DayTourWe offer a variety of daily tours and experiences at Monticello. Find a tour that suits your interests!
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Gardens and Grounds Tours
MonticelloAll DayFarm and Garden, TourThese walking tours of Monticello’s restored flower and vegetable gardens, grove and orchards highlight Jefferson’s deep and long-standing interest in horticulture. Free with admission. Hours vary by season.
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Mountaintop Activity Center
Monticello11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.Families, TourEnjoy fun, hands-on activities designed for families at the Mountaintop Activity Center. Write with a quill pen, crack a code with a wheel cipher, and explore mystery objects.