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Dec. 1  
Registration for Jefferson and Monticello at UVA begins

Dec. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 11, 12  
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  • Photography and video recording for personal use are permitted on the grounds of Monticello, but not inside the house.

  • Bags smaller than 11" by 15" by 6" may be carried past the parking area. Visitors are asked to hand-carry their bags while in the house.

  • Some wheelchairs may be too large for use in the house. Approved-size wheelchairs may be used in, and borrowed from, the house.

  • Eating, drinking and chewing gum are prohibited in the house. Monticello is a smoke-free site.

  • Eating, drinking and flash photography are prohibited the Robert H. and Clarice Smith Gallery exhibitions.

  • Electronic devices must be turned off inside the house.

  • Small strollers are allowed in, and may be borrowed from, the house.

  • As a courtesy, visitors with active or restless young children are asked to take turns touring the house.

  • Leashed dogs that are not service animals are welcome at Monticello, but are not permitted indoors or on the shuttle bus. Service animals are permitted throughout the property.