
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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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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Buds, Birds, and Butterflies
Monticello10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.Farm and Garden, Civic SeasonJoin Monticello staff for a guided, family-friendly nature walk and learn more about the plants and insects that thrive in Monticello's woodlands.
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Voices of Freedom: Songs and Stories of the Underground Railroad
Held in the Howard and Abby Milstein Theater at Monticello's David M. Rubenstein Visitor Center4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.Civic Season, Special EventIn honor of Juneteenth, join Monticello for an unforgettable evening of storytelling and music that delves into the heart of the Underground Railroad, the fight for freedom, and the enduring human spirit. Free: registration required.
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Founding Friends, Founding Foes Tour and Feast of Reason
Monticello4:45 p.m. to 8:00 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.