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Top 6 things to do at Monticello
Create a memorable experience in just a few short hours.
Traffic Alert! November 4 – 26
Crews will be working on the Thomas Jefferson Parkway (State Route 53), Monday – Saturday, 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Please allow for an extra 10 minutes when driving to and from Monticello.
Experience Monticello
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Compass Rose Restoration
Conservators recently restored Monticello's iconic Compass Rose. See the story behind this important work and come see it in person!
Iconic images and breathtaking vistas
The best views at Monticello
From the "nickel view" of the main house to Jefferson's favorite outdoor reading spot.
An emotional experience
The Life of Sally Hemings exhibit
One of the most famous African American women in U.S. history . . . and one of the least known.
A personal perspective
Ta-Nehisi Coates and Gayle King at Monticello
CBS This Morning's Gayle King interviews award-winning author Ta-Nehisi Coates about his newly-released book.
“a Monticello garden in a bite.”
The new Monticello Farm Table café and Alice Waters
The New York Times on renowned chef Alice Waters's effort to lead a food revolution at Thomas Jefferson's historic home.
One house. Many stories.
Discover authentic American stories together
Discover the worlds of Monticello!
What's Happening
Visiting Jefferson’s estate engages the senses, stimulates the mind and provides a rewarding experience for all ages and interests.
‘Tis the season for visiting Monticello!
Holiday Events at Monticello
From Holiday Evening Tours (a rare opportunity to experience the house after dark!) to Wreath Workshops to the Holiday Classic 5K, you’ll find plenty of ways to celebrate the holiday season with your family at Monticello.
Nov 16
Toddler Time at Monticello
Toddlers and their adult companions are invited to a delightful introduction to the world of Thomas Jefferson through interactive stories, engaging activities, crafts and free play.
Wreath Workshops
These ever-popular workshops produce a gratifying and tangible end-product: a beautiful holiday wreath. November 29 - December 7.
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness
Thomas Jefferson
Get to know Thomas Jefferson—author of the Declaration of Independence and the Statute of Virginia for Religious Freedom, third president of the United States, and founder of the University of Virginia.
Monticello
One of the South's Best
"Thomas Jefferson’s astounding home and gardens reflect his skills as an architect and gardener, not to mention his boundless curiosity." - Southern Living Magazine
Quoting Thomas Jefferson
Real or imagined? Find a Jefferson Quote Here
Thomas Jefferson is one of the most frequently quoted (and misquoted) figures in American history. Search this extensive collection of quotes by and about Thomas Jefferson—all fully verified and cited by the editors of the Papers of Thomas Jefferson: Retirement Series.