Meet Thomas Jefferson

• Special Program for the Month of February During 11:30am Session: Drafting the Declaration with Thomas Jefferson ➔

• Special Appearances on Presidents' Day Weekend: Sunday and Monday, February 16-17

• This program is not available on February 19 or March 31

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

March 12 through Early Fall: West Lawn on the Mountaintop
Late Fall/Winter: Theater at Monticello's visitor center
View a map of Monticello for visitors

Program Duration: 20 - 30 Minutes

Please no pictures or video during the 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.

Monticello Livestreams

Join us for periodic livestreams from Monticello, often featuring Thomas Jefferson (as portrayed by veteran 1st-person interpreter Bill Barker). Watch on our Facebook Live and YouTube channels or at monticello.org/live.