Calendar of Events

On September 14 at 4:00pm ET, Jim Ambuske (of Mount Vernon) and Jeanette Patrick (from George Mason University) will be joining us to discuss their widely acclaimed podcast Intertwined about the enslaved community at Mount Vernon. In their discussion with Jenna Owens (of Monticello), they will examine how the American Revolution complicated George Washington’s own relationship with slavery, created opportunities for enslaved people to embrace the fullest implications of Jefferson’s Declaration of Independence through self-emancipation, and informed Washington’s decision to free those enslaved people he owned outright in his will.

This 45-minute guided experience includes first floor spaces in Thomas Jefferson’s home, the West Lawn, and the South Wing. You’ll learn about Jefferson and his vision for America, the realities of slavery on the Monticello plantation, and the mountaintop’s iconic architecture. This popular pass includes access to our gardens, grounds, walking tours, family-friendly activities, and exhibits.

Have you always wanted to go upstairs at Monticello? This exclusive pass takes you behind the scenes: through the first floor of Monticello and up the narrow staircase to explore the private quarters on the second and third floors, including the iconic Dome Room.