Happening at Monticello

  • Spring Plant Sale at CHP

    Monticello's Tufton Farm
    9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
    Special Event,  Farm and Garden

    Additional Reservation Spots Added! Join us for an exclusive and socially distanced sale on a variety of perennials, trees, shrubs, and seeds.

  • On the Menu: The History of Macaroni and Cheese

    Held in the Howard and Abby Milstein Theater at Monticello's David M. Rubenstein Visitor Center
    1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
    Farm and Garden,  Special Event

    Available to attend in-person or as a virtual event, this lecture and recipe demonstration explores the history of one of the world's all-time favorite comfort foods, Macaroni and Cheese. Includes an in-depth look at one of the most recognizable connoisseurs of macaroni and cheese - Thomas Jefferson, who, together with his enslaved chef James Hemings, is often credited with the introduction and popularization of the dish into the United States. Featuring culinary historian Karima Moyer-Nocchi, Jefferson descendant and Monticello Public Relations and Community Engagement Office Gayle Jessup White, and Monticello Farm Table Executive Chef David Bastide.

  • Slavery at Monticello Tours

    Monticello
    All Day
    Tour

    Included in the price of admission during regularly scheduled hours. These daily guided outdoor tours focus on the experiences of the enslaved people who lived and labored on the Monticello plantation.

  • Meet Thomas Jefferson

    Monticello
    All Day
    Tour

    Guests can meet Thomas Jefferson (as portrayed by veteran historical actor-interpreter Bill Barker) in person, Tuesday through Saturday during regularly scheduled hours.

  • Monticello Self-Guided Tours

    Monticello
    2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
    Tour

    Our most popular tour, now with enhanced safety measures and a redesigned, family-friendly experience.

  • Meet Thomas Jefferson

    Monticello
    All Day
    Tour

    Guests can meet Thomas Jefferson (as portrayed by veteran historical actor-interpreter Bill Barker) in person, Tuesday through Saturday during regularly scheduled hours.