Monticello is the home of Thomas Jefferson, author of the Declaration of Independence. Learn about the ideas of freedom and the realities of slavery that made the United States.
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Sep 30, 2024
This was our first visit to Monticello. I allowed for a full day to accommodate tours we booked online, in advance, and the Jefferson Vineyard down the road. We got here early and did the Behind th… Full review by Lisa A
Sep 17, 2024
This was my 3rd visit in as many decades, this time with 3 young adults, only 1 of whom had been here as a child. This was an unplanned stop for us on our way home from Williamsburg, having left ear… Full review by MomOf4GreatOnes
Sep 15, 2024
This was our second visit to Monticello. We could definitely see the improvements and additions that have been made, which was good, BUT…., years ago, we learned a lot about Thomas Jefferson. We lear… Full review by Bathfurnituredsgnr
We would like to take the Self Guided tour. These appear to only be offered in the late afternoon (after 3:30) leaving us just a few hours afterwards. Are we allowed to take the shuttle bus up to the grounds before our tour time so we can see the grounds earlier, and then do our 3:30 self guided tour? It doesn't seem like 2 hours would be enough to see everything when their earliest self guided tour is 3:30. Thanks!
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Yep! We were able to walk the grounds whenever we got there, but took the tour at our scheduled time.
We have two small dogs. Is there someplace to leave them during the tour?
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There is no kennel facility at this destination. If pets are found left in vehicles, they are likely to be reported to security or the local sheriff's office. Well-behaved, leashed dogs are …
There is no kennel facility at this destination. If pets are found left in vehicles, they are likely to be reported to security or the local sheriff's office. Well-behaved, leashed dogs are permitted on the property but not inside the house. Guests with dogs walk the trail from the Visitor Center up to the mountaintop to visit outside the house and walk the gardens. If you have more than one person in your party, it is suggested you purchase, and you'd both like to visit inside the house, purchase separate tour times; while one person is in the house, the other can be with the dog, then swap places.
When there is lightning detected on or near the property, guided outdoor tours are suspended. House tours continue for those guests already on the mountaintop. If guests are at the …
When there is lightning detected on or near the property, guided outdoor tours are suspended. House tours continue for those guests already on the mountaintop. If guests are at the visitor center, they will not be transported to the mountaintop until the weather has cleared (aka no lightning). In the event bad weather is forecast, dress appropriately.
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How many people did Thomas Jefferson own?
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Thomas Jefferson enslaved over 600 human beings throughout the course of his life. 400 people were enslaved at Monticello; the other 200 people were held in bondage on Jefferson...
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