July 4th

There is no more inspirational place to celebrate the Fourth of July than Monticello, the home of the author of the Declaration of Independence. Since 1963, more than 3,000 people from every corner of the globe have taken the oath of citizenship at the annual Monticello Independence Day Celebration and Naturalization Ceremony. Join us this year as Olympic champion Nadia Comăneci speaks to new citizens from around the world. Comăneci, gold-meal-winning gymnast and naturalized citizen of the United States is considered one of the best known gymnasts in the world and the first to score a perfect 10 and leave her indelible mark on the history of the Games.

The ceremony starts at 9 a.m.; gates open at 7 a.m. Please plan to arrive at least an hour in advance to allow time for parking, travel to the mountaintop and to find seating. Parking is at the Thomas Jefferson Visitor Center.

Go to July 4th at Monticello page for more information about this exciting annual event!