Founder's Day
APRIL 12 - Join us as we mark Thomas Jefferson’s birth with a celebration and ceremony on Monticello's iconic West Lawn at 10 a.m. on Friday, April 12.
Signature Events
July Fourth at Monticello
Every year, Monticello's West Portico becomes an outdoor courtroom where dozens of individuals take the Oath of Citizenship to become Americans.
Annual Events and Programs
Open Houses at CHP
APRIL, MAY, SEPTEMBER, and OCTOBER - Every year the Thomas Jefferson Center for Historic Plants (CHP) hosts two fall plant sales, offering a variety of flowers, trees, shrubs and seeds for purchase.
Summer Adventure Camps
JUNE - JULY: Calling all curious kids! Join us for one of our week-long, half-day camps filled with history, science, games, puzzles, crafts, and more!
Archaeology Open House
OCTOBER 12 - Join us for our Archaeology Open House and see artifacts, discuss recent discoveries, and visit our active archaeology sites!
Holidays at Monticello
DECEMBER - Our annual Wreath Workshops and Holiday Evening Tours return on select days in December.