Happening at Monticello
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Spring Wildflower Walks
David M. Rubenstein Visitor Center9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.Farm and Garden, Special EventJoin us for a guided hike to find early spring botanical treasures and to get an intimate view of the wild Monticello, particularly the lovely plant communities along the Rivanna River.
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The Many Modes of Powerful Presidential Persuasion A Book Talk by Talmage Boston
Kenwood, Robert H. Smith International Center for Jefferson Studies4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.Talks, Book Signings, Lectures, ConferencesJoin the Robert H. Smith International Center for Jefferson Studies on Thursday, April 18th, 2024 from 4-5 p.m. ET for a book talk by Talmage Boston, lawyer, historian, and author of How the Best Did It: Leadership Lessons from Our Top Presidents.
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Exhibition - The Declaration of Independence
Robert H. and Clarice Smith Gallery at the David M. Rubenstein Visitor CenterAll DayTourVisit our newest exhibition and learn more about the document that started it all. See a rare engraving of the Declaration of Independence, test your knowledge about America's history, and learn more about the impact of the Declaration around the world.
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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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From Slavery to Freedom Tour
Monticello9:05 a.m. to 11:35 a.m.TourThis 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."
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Plantation Archaeology Walking Tour
Meets at Monticello's David M. Rubenstein Visitor Center2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.Archaeology, TourJoin Monticello staff for a 90-minute walking tour into the woodlands to explore how we use archaeology to better understand the plantation and the lives of those who lived and labored here.