Thomas Jefferson's Monticello

Thomas Jefferson's Monticello Operating hours vary daily. Visit www.monticello.org for details. Monticello is the home of Thomas Jefferson, author of the Declaration of Independence.
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Monticello, the home of Thomas Jefferson, is owned and operated by the Thomas Jefferson Foundation, a private, nonprofit corporation with a dual mission of preservation and education. Learn about the ideas of freedom and the realities of slavery that made the United States.

Close out the 2026 Spring POK series with us on June 23rd as we welcome author James Traub for a conversation about his ...
05/29/2026

Close out the 2026 Spring POK series with us on June 23rd as we welcome author James Traub for a conversation about his book, “The Cradle of Citizenship: How Schools Can Help Save Our Democracy.”

James Traub has written extensively for America’s leading publications, including The New Yorker and The New York Times Magazine. In this work, he takes a hard look at how we’re preparing (or failing to prepare) students for citizenship, while also surfacing promising models and ideas that point toward a stronger civic future. The conversation will be moderated by David Bobb, one of the leading advocates for strong history and civic education in the United States.

Learn more and get your tickets at bit.ly/4ffZQ4R

05/28/2026

Consider this your official sign to visit ‼️

Just minutes from the mountaintop, Jefferson Vineyards offers award-winning wines paired with stunning views. And if you’re in need of weekend plans, make sure to check out live music at the Vineyard every Friday and Sunday now through November!

Plan your visit today at the link in our bio.

The printing press is coming back to Monticello this June!On June 13th and 20th, you’ll have the chance to print your ow...
05/28/2026

The printing press is coming back to Monticello this June!

On June 13th and 20th, you’ll have the chance to print your own Declaration broadside using a working printing press at the Mountaintop Activity Center. Step into history and experience the same process that helped spread the ideas of the Declaration across the world — while creating a one-of-a-kind memento celebrating this historic year.

Learn more and plan your visit at bit.ly/4u038gc

Did you know that many people consider the end of Memorial Day weekend to be the unofficial start of summer? That means ...
05/27/2026

Did you know that many people consider the end of Memorial Day weekend to be the unofficial start of summer? That means now's the time to start planning your summer adventures — especially celebrating the Fourth of July at Monticello! ☀️🇺🇸

Join us on the mountaintop for our annual Independence Day celebration and naturalization ceremony — where Monticello’s West Lawn transforms into an outdoor courtroom as dozens of people take the Oath of Citizenship, featuring a keynote address by Abigail Spanberger. For the comfort of all in attendance, the ceremony will take place under a large, fan-cooled tent! Guests can also enjoy music, concessions, children’s activities, and opportunities to connect with local organizations in the Community Partner Tent.

Register for FREE at bit.ly/496WcXl

On Memorial Day, let us all remember those who gave their lives in service to our country.
05/25/2026

On Memorial Day, let us all remember those who gave their lives in service to our country.

Cheers to Jefferson Vineyards 🏅🍷 Their 2022 Meritage and 2023 Chardonnay Reserve both earned Gold Medals at the 2026 Mon...
05/22/2026

Cheers to Jefferson Vineyards 🏅🍷 Their 2022 Meritage and 2023 Chardonnay Reserve both earned Gold Medals at the 2026 Monticello Cup!

The Meritage features elegant floral notes with hints of preserved cherry, black cherry, cranberry, and spice, while the Chardonnay is bright and balanced with vibrant flavors of green apple and pear.

Both are perfect for sharing — bring a bottle to your next gathering, or enjoy a glass with friends in the tasting room! Plan your visit today: bit.ly/4fAlxfZ

05/21/2026

We know you’ve missed the brick kiln content 🔎🧱

Watch for an in-depth look at the kiln and how it operated, where the specialty bricks it produced were used, and what the discovery reveals about daily work and craftsmanship during Monticello’s construction.

Want to hear more about the latest discoveries from the field crew? You can speak with the archeologists during Archeology in Action on the mountaintop Monday–Friday from 11 AM to 1 PM!

Learn more and plan your visit at the link in our bio.

Seeing double? 👀Experience Monticello like never before with the Jefferson Remembers the Declaration program!This immers...
05/19/2026

Seeing double? 👀

Experience Monticello like never before with the Jefferson Remembers the Declaration program!

This immersive experience invites visitors into the Monticello house for a one-hour encounter with Thomas Jefferson, as interpreted by Bill Barker, as he reflects on the ideas, aspirations, and enduring impact of the Declaration of Independence. A member of Monticello’s expert guide staff will help guests explore the revolutionary ideals that shaped a new nation, while also considering the complexities and contradictions of Jefferson’s life and legacy. An opportunity for photographs and conversation with Bill Barker as Thomas Jefferson will follow each program!

Don’t miss your chance to experience this immersive program, offered now through July 31, 2026.

Get your tickets today: bit.ly/40zbgs1

05/19/2026

Plants aren’t the only thing you can buy at the CHP plant sale 🌿

Each year, Monticello Gardening releases a commemorative Plant Sale T-shirt featuring a historic botanical illustration — and this year’s design highlights the Twinleaf, a wildflower named in honor of Thomas Jefferson.

Our LAST plant sale of the spring takes place May 30, with select perennials (herbaceous perennials, spring ephemerals, herbs, and ferns), all fruit trees (apples and pears), and select trees and shrubs discounted — plus new plant inventory has arrived since our last sale.

You won’t want to miss it! Head to the link in our bio to learn more.

05/18/2026

We’re back with another guide and another bag!👜

Today Bri is sharing some of the items she uses to give the Slavery at Monticello tour — a guided walking tour that focuses on the experiences of the enslaved people who lived and labored on the Monticello plantation.

The tour is offered everyday on the mountaintop, and is included in the price of admission! Plan your visit today at Monticello.org/Visit

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1050 Monticello Loop
Charlottesville, VA
22902

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5:30am
Tuesday 8:30am - 5:30am
Wednesday 8:30am - 5:30am
Thursday 8:30am - 5:30am
Friday 8:30am - 5:30am
Saturday 8:30am - 5:30am
Sunday 8:30am - 5:30am

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