Jefferson had over 1000 fruit trees planted in the South Orchard, a horseshoe-shaped area around the two vineyards and berry squares and organized into a grid planted with apples, peach, cherry, pear, plum, nectarine, almond, apricot, and a quince. The Orchard was restored beginning in 1981.

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The Historic Monticello Mountaintop

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Aerial of the Monticello mountaintop in the fall looking from the southeast and showing the main house and its wings, the winding flower walk, buildings along Mulberry Row, the Vegetable Garden Terrace, the South Orchard and Vineyards, and the deeper forested area to the north and west.

The East Front of Monticello features a red-brick face with a neoclassical, four-columned portico and a weathervane above.

The House

Monticello is Thomas Jefferson's architectural masterpiece, which he designed and redesigned for more than forty years. It remains a national icon and a UNESCO World Heritage site.

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Vegetable Garden

Enjoy Monticello’s gardens and grounds at your own pace. Guests can tour the mountaintop and restored South Wing, Mulberry Row, and exhibit spaces under the house.

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Visitors leaving a small wooden, mud-and-daub building, known as the Storehouse for Iron, that has been recreated on Monticello's Mulberrry Row.

Mulberry Row

Mulberry Row was the industrial hub of Jefferson's 5000-acre Monticello plantation and was the center of work and domestic life for dozens of free and enslaved workers.

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A woman's dress form stands in front of projected shadows depicting Sally Hemings coming her daughter's hair while two boys play the violin

Sally Hemings Exhibit

This exhibit relies on the words of Sally Hemings’s and Thomas Jefferson’s son, Madison, to explore her life and the legacy of freedom she achieved for her family.

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The names of people enslaved at Monticello cut into spaces in a corten steel wall so that they stand out from the light behind them.

Contemplative Site

The Contemplative Site at Monticello is a powerful, yet tranquil space to reflect upon lives and legacies of Monticello's enslaved African Americans.

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Path to Jefferson's Grave

Catch a shuttle here or walk the grounds to visit Thomas Jefferson's grave in the Monticello cemetery, which is marked by an obelisk based on his own design.

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A guide stands next to a dwelling for enslaved people leading a tour for a group of visitors

Slavery at Monticello Tours

Starting at the recreated Hemmings Cabin, guided outdoor tours of Mulberry Row focus on the experiences of the enslaved people who lived and labored on the Monticello plantation.

Included with admission

Thomas Jefferson, portrayed by Bill Barker, speaks before a group of seated visitors to Monticello.

Meet Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson, portrayed by Bill Barker, shares stories of his life and answers visitor questions. Available most Tuesdays – Saturdays.

Included with admission

Flowers of various types and colors line both sides of a curving path in tight bunches.

Gardens and Grounds Tours

Seasonal guided outdoor tours of the flower, vegetable, and fruit gardens focus on Jefferson’s lifelong interest in gardening and the enslaved people who turned his ideas into reality.

Included with admission

Farm Shop and Restrooms

Located under the North Terrace on the mountaintop, the Farm Shop provides casual fare, hot and cold drinks, seasonal treats, and an outdoor seating area for visitors.

Farm Shop

Mountaintop Activity Center

Enjoy fun, hands-on activities for kids and their families at the Mountaintop Activity Center. Write with a quill pen, crack a code with a wheel cipher, and explore mystery objects.

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Moutaintop Shuttle Stop

Located at the end of Monticello’s East Walk. Guests can take the shuttle — which also stops at Jefferson’s grave — back to the visitor center.