Have you always wanted to go upstairs at Monticello? Check out our Behind-the-Scenes Tour.

After exploring the first floor you'll head up this narrow staircase to explore the second and third floors, including the iconic Dome Room.

See details: bit.ly/3JRhmM1

Since the 1950s, archaeological research has been ongoing at Monticello. Extensive excavations have amassed a body of knowledge that makes Monticello one of the best studied plantations in the world.

Learn more on our Plantation Archaeology Walking Tour: bit.ly/3y6AlPS

Sip, savor, and celebrate at Jefferson Vineyards this weekend!🍷🌅

Stop by this Sunday to enjoy their Rosé for $15 per bottle or $5 per glass and live music from 2-4 pm!

See details: bit.ly/4dBPrgw

At Monticello, we often say that every object tells a story. Among the 5,000 objects in our collection, we have many stories to share and some to discover.

Learn more from our podcast episode, 'Sharing History - Object(ive) History at Monticello.'

🎧: bit.ly/44xYNG9

Thomas Jefferson claimed, in 1818, that 'in nothing have the habits of the palate more decisive influence than in our relish of wines.' 🍷

@MonticelloShop’s Vineyard Collection is inspired by our award-winning wine region and Jefferson's love of wine: bit.ly/3QD1eS2

There's always something growing at Monticello—but May is when the gardens begin to truly flourish.🌼

Here's your reminder to check out our 'In Bloom at Monticello' page to see what's currently blooming and fruiting around the historic mountaintop!

🔗: bit.ly/4b4S3SG

A rare glimpse of the sunrise at Monticello.

📸: Tuesday, April 23 | 6:40 a.m. | 38 °F

In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, join us on Tuesday, May 7 at 1 p.m. for a LIVE conversation with Thomas Jefferson, interpreted by Bill Barker, to discuss teachers that influenced his worldview and hopes for a new nation: bit.ly/4dmAxuy

Preserving the history of Monticello has taken many forms since the Thomas Jefferson Foundation purchased it in 1923.

Read more to celebrate #HistoricPreservationMonth : bit.ly/3xYGuxv

📸: Monticello's 1924 roof restoration and the 2024 'Big Clean' of Monticello.

We still have a few spots left for our 2024 Monticello Summer Adventure Camp!

FYI: Families who receive benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) are eligible to attend camp for free.

Follow the link for details!👇
monticello.org/visit/family-f…

Every now and then, a document stops me in my tracks. That happened today, with a document that bears the signature of Robert Hemmings, an enslaved valet to Jefferson who was in Philadelphia during the writing of the Declaration of Independence. 1/5

There's still time to sign up for a special drawing and painting class on May 10 led by local artist and Monticello's Flower Gardener, Debbie Donley! 💐

Don't miss the opportunity to sketch and paint in Monticello's gardens. Reserve your spot: bit.ly/4aXJXLx

As the new president of Monticello, Jane Kamensky sees the upcoming 250th commemoration as a chance “to think about American history as a chorus of voices.” Read more in an #AHAPerspectives interview. historians.org/research-and-p…

Monticello proudly offers year-round discounted admission to U.S. military veterans! 🇺🇸

As a reminder, we also offer free admission year-round to active-duty personnel.

See details: bit.ly/3UCeyZf

📸 @floydismyears on IG, read more: bit.ly/44aOUhs

Thanks for the visit, Floyd! 🐾

We always enjoy seeing our visitors' photos of Monticello. Tag us Travis Monticello for a chance to be featured on our social channels!

Cheers to Monticello Wine Week!🍷

Celebrate this weekend with award-winning wine from Jefferson Vineyards!
Don't miss their Music in the Garden Series, featuring live music each Friday and Sunday. See details: bit.ly/3JWRrmd

Today marks 100 days on the mountaintop for our new president, Dr. Jane Kamensky!

Get a behind-the-scenes look in today’s blog: bit.ly/49RhGET

Celebrate Historic Garden Week with Monticello’s Spring Plant Sale this Saturday, April 27! 🌱

Stop by our Center for Historic Plants to shop for plants, enjoy guided garden tours, and ask our knowledgeable staff your gardening questions.

🔗: bit.ly/3xNm2Qj

It's #NationalVolunteerWeek , so we'd like to share our appreciation for Monticello's dedicated team of volunteers!

FYI: We're currently looking to expand our team! Check out our unique and dynamic opportunities here: bit.ly/3UdcKoc

Dismissing most novels as a 'mass of trash,' Jefferson instead favored the 'delights of classical reading and of mathematical truths.'

In honor of #WorldBookDay , learn more from our podcast episode, 'What Were Thomas Jefferson’s Favorite Books?'

🔗: bit.ly/4aRVQTi