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Meet Thomas Jefferson

Portrayed by Bill Barker

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Duration
20-30 minutes
Location
Location: Under the Sugar Maple
Days
Tuesday - Saturday*
Times
11:30am, 12:30pm, 2:30pm, 3:30pm*
Note
No pictures or video during the program
Thomas Jefferson, portrayed by Bill Barker, speaks before a group of seated visitors to Monticello.

About the Program

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

Widely recognized as the foremost interpreter of our nation's third President, Barker appears as Jefferson in regularly-scheduled programming, meeting with guests, answering questions, and bringing a deep and nuanced portrayal of the man who wrote "all men are created equal" and who helped found the United States of America.

Meet Thomas Jefferson Locations

Spring - Early Fall: West Lawn on the Mountaintop - Under the Sugar Maple
Late Fall - Winter: Theater at Monticello's Visitor Center

Thomas Jefferson will not be appearing on the following dates:
Tuesday, June 23
Friday, August 7 - Monday, August 31

Special Civic Season Appearances: On Tues June 30, Wed July 1, and Thurs July 2, Thomas Jefferson will present the program "Drafting the Declaration" at 11:30 in the Theater at Monticello's Visitor Center in place of the regular Meet Thomas Jefferson program.

*Note: On occasion, scheduled appearances are cancelled due to other programming. To confirm appearances and the schedule for a particular day, please call the Monticello Ticket Office at (434) 984-9800 or inquire when you arrive.

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