New Program
Virginia 250 Passport
Monticello joins 70 premier historic destinations in Virginia in a statewide tourism program celebrating America’s 250th. Collect stamps and receive discounts at participating institutions.
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ICJS Fellowships
Join scholars at the International Center of Jefferson Studies through our fellowship program. Applications close on November 17, 2025.
New Strategic Plan
Climb the Mountain, Discover America
Our new strategic plan looks to seize the generational opportunity of 2026 and position Monticello as the nation's top historical destination.
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Declaration Book Club
This engaging three-part reading and discussion tool kit is designed for learners of all ages to delve into the enduring principles of the Declaration of Independence and their relevance today.
Events
Celebrate America's 250th Birthday at Monticello
Join us in 2025 and 2026 for an array of special tours, engaging programs, and family activities that celebrate American independence and honor the fight for equality and freedom.
New Tour
Founding Friends, Founding Foes Tour
Our new tour explores the friendship and conflict between Thomas Jefferson and John Adams that shaped our nation’s founding.
On Display
Declaration of Independence
See a rare engraving of the Declaration and learn more about how it went from the tip of Jefferson's quill to an international icon of democracy.
What's Happening
Step into the fascinating and complex world of Monticello, Thomas Jefferson’s mountaintop home and plantation.
250 Years
The Declaration of Independence
The Declaration turns 250 years old in 2026. Get ready for the celebrations by taking another look at this world-changing document.
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.
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The House and Gardens
Monticello is the autobiographical masterpiece of Thomas Jefferson—designed and redesigned and built and rebuilt for more than forty years. Its gardens were a botanic showpiece, a source of food, and an experimental laboratory of ornamental and useful plants from around the world.
Slavery at Monticello
Thomas Jefferson enslaved over six hundred people throughout his life. Learn about the men, women, and children who lived and labored on this plantation.