Events
Wreath Workshops
Monticello’s annual Wreath Workshops are back in-person! Attendees receive guided instruction on how to hand craft beautiful all-natural wreaths of different styles.
Visit Monticello this fall!
Fully vaccinated guests are no longer required to wear facial coverings when outdoors at Monticello. All guests age 5 and up must continue to wear a face covering when indoors and when on shuttle buses. Learn more »
Experience Monticello
New Podcasts
A U.F.O, a Diplomatic Incident, and the Room Where It Happens
Stories and news from the worlds of Thomas Jefferson, the larger Monticello community, and the life of the Thomas Jefferson Foundation.
Special Event
Holiday Evening Tours
These small-group house tours, which include the Dome Room, offer visitors an intimate look at how the holidays were celebrated in Jefferson's time, plus the rare opportunity to experience Monticello after dark.
Our Shop Catalog Has Gone Digital!
Monticello Shop Holiday Catalog
On its way to mailboxes and now online, shop the pages of our latest holiday catalog.
New!
The Paradox of Liberty
Explore the paradox of the American Revolution—the fight for liberty in an era of pervasive slavery—through the lens of Monticello and its inhabitants.
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.
Almost 250 Years Later
The Declaration of Independence Around the World
How have the words and ideas of the Declaration of Independence impacted human rights around the world?
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.
November 23, 1 p.m.
New Book Conversation
Join photographer Miguel Flores-Vianna and landscape architect Thomas Woltz for conversations about Monticello's newest book, "Thomas Jefferson at Monticello: Architecture, Landscape, Collections, Books, Food, Wine."
What's Happening
Visiting Jefferson’s estate engages the senses, stimulates the mind and provides a rewarding experience for all ages and interests.
Experience the Holidays at Monticello
There are several ways to celebrate the holidays with Monticello. Explore our offerings and make your plans to join us on the mountaintop this season.
Dec 16
Dolley Madison: a Quaker by Birth and a Slave Owner by Choice
In this virtual talk, scholar Holly Cowan Shulman discusses how Quaker Dolley Payne became the slave-holding Dolley Madison.
Nov 30
Fellow's Forum - Remembering Slavery at a Public Monticello
Focused on the 1920s-1960s, this talk will explore how a project of national imagining at Monticello intersected with the memory of slavery and the racial politics of Jim Crow.
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.
Slavery at Monticello
Thomas Jefferson enslaved over six hundred people throughout his life. Learn about the men, women, and children who built Jefferson's home, planted his crops, tended his gardens, and who helped run his household and raise his children.
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.