Calendar of Events

Join our staff as they share stories and discoveries about the collection and its place within Monticello's history.

The 2024 American Academy of Diplomacy Conference will look at the role U.S. diplomates play in maintaining foreign relations amidst elections.

Join us on Fridays and Sundays at Jefferson Vineyards, just down the road from the Monticello entrance, for free outdoor music with local musicians.

Included 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.

We offer a variety of daily tours and experiences at Monticello. Find a tour that suits your interests!

With native hardwood forest, deep ravines and spectacular views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the trail winds its way toward Monticello and back in a very manageable four miles. A maximum grade of 5% keeps it completely accessible to walkers, cyclists and those in wheelchairs.

Enhance your visit with our new mobile Scavenger Hunts. Use your smartphone to complete unique challenges- snap photos, explore new spaces, test your knowledge, and share your thoughts. FREE with admission.

This 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."