Happening at Monticello

  • Fellows Forum: Materializing Emancipation

    Onsite and Online
    4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
    Archaeology

    Join us for a hybrid ICJS Fellow's Forum with Khadene Harris entitled "Materializing Emancipation: Exploring Material Culture Change in the Era of Freedom."

  • Gardens and Grounds Tours

    Monticello
    All Day
    Tour

    These walking tours of Monticello’s restored flower and vegetable gardens, grove and orchards highlight Jefferson’s deep and long-standing interest in horticulture. FREE with admission. Hours vary by season.

  • Daily Monticello Tours

    Monticello
    All Day
    Tour

    A variety of tours of the house and grounds are available each day, including guided and self-guided options. Most tours are time-specific; find a time and tour that are right for you and reserve your spot today.

  • From Slavery to Freedom Tour

    Monticello
    9:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
    Tour

    This 2.5 hour, guided, small-group, interactive tour explores Monticello through the perspectives of enslaved people who labored on the plantation. Similar tour previously titled the "Hemings Family Tour."