Black History Month Archaeology Open House
Join the Monticello Department of Archaeology for an open house featuring displays of recent excavations and artifacts, hands-on activities for all ages, and walking tours.
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Included with all tickets
Thursdays and Fridays at 1:30 pm, March 3 - November 8
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Thursdays and Fridays at 1:30 pm, March 3 - November 8
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Join archaeologists for a 45-minute walking tour that explores what we've learned from current and past excavations on the historic mountaintop. Discover how archaeology research reveals the complex story of the mountaintop’s 40-year-evolution, from Thomas Jefferson’s earliest designs to massive landscaping and construction events powered by enslaved labor.
Walking Tour Details
- Available Thursdays and Fridays at 1:30 pm
- Walks begin near the excavation site on the east front of the main house
- Tours follow paved pathways and grassy areas that are fairly flat, with uneven terrain in some areas
- The route has minimal elevation change, but is not ADA accessible
- This walk is weather-dependent. In the event of inclement weather, the walk will be cancelled
- Included with any Monticello admission, no reservations required
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