
Happening at Monticello
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Meet Thomas Jefferson
MonticelloAll DayIncluded with AdmissionGuests can meet Thomas Jefferson (as portrayed by veteran historical actor-interpreter Bill Barker) in person, most Tuesdays through Saturdays during regularly scheduled hours.
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Civic Season Community Partners
David M. Rubenstein Visitor CenterAll DayCivic Season, SummerThis Civic Season, meet the organizations making a difference in our community. Check out the schedule and stop by our community partners' tables in the visitor center courtyard to discover more about their initiatives.
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Feast of Reason in the Courtyard
David M. Rubenstein Visitor Center2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.Civic Season, Special EventJoin us in the visitor center courtyard at Monticello to kick-off Civic Season with a Feast of Reason.
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Monticello Scavenger Hunts
All DayTourEnhance your visit with our new mobile Scavenger Hunts. Use your smartphone to complete unique challenges- snap photos, explore new spaces, test your knowledge, and share your thoughts. FREE with admission.
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Slavery at Monticello Tours
MonticelloAll DayTourIncluded 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.
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Daily Tours
All DayTourWe offer a variety of daily tours and experiences at Monticello. Find a tour that suits your interests!
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Gardens and Grounds Tours
MonticelloAll DayFarm and Garden, TourThese 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.
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Mountaintop Activity Center
Monticello11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.Families, TourEnjoy fun, hands-on activities designed for families at the Mountaintop Activity Center. Write with a quill pen, crack a code with a wheel cipher, and explore mystery objects.