
Tips for visiting
Top 6 things to do at Monticello
Create a memorable experience in just a few short hours.
Create a memorable experience in just a few short hours.
Experience Monticello after dark and get an intimate look at how the holidays were celebrated in Jefferson’s time.
Conservators recently restored Monticello's iconic Compass Rose. See the story behind this important work.
From the "nickel view" of the main house to Jefferson's favorite outdoor reading spot.
One of the most famous African American women in U.S. history . . . and one of the least known.
CBS This Morning's Gayle King interviews award-winning author Ta-Nehisi Coates about his newly-released book.
Discover the worlds of Monticello!
Visiting Jefferson’s estate engages the senses, stimulates the mind and provides a rewarding experience for all ages and interests.
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.
Craft your own centerpiece using locally collected materials under the guidance of expert floral designers. December 12-15.
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.
"Thomas Jefferson’s astounding home and gardens reflect his skills as an architect and gardener, not to mention his boundless curiosity." - Southern Living Magazine
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.
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931 Thomas Jefferson Parkway
Charlottesville, VA 22902
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