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Monticello and its reflection Some of the gardens on the property. Monticello (/ ˌ m ɒ n t ɪ ˈ tʃ ɛ l oʊ / MON-tih-CHEL-oh) was the primary plantation of Thomas Jefferson, a Founding Father, author of the Declaration of Independence, and the third president of the United States, who began designing Monticello after inheriting land from his father at age 14.
We offer a variety of services to ensure the best possible accessibility to the Monticello house, grounds and facilities in recognition of the diversity of our guests’ abilities and needs. To arrange for assistance, call (434) 984-9800, or speak with a Monticello staff member upon arrival. The Foundation offers the following resources for the ...
Aug 18, 2020 · Children (12 to 18 years) can visit Monticello for just $10, and those younger than 12 are free. Currently, you need to purchase tickets online rather than at the ticket office due to COVID-19. Those age 10 and older also need to wear a mask while visiting Monticello. Prior to the tour you can watch a movie about Jefferson in the visitor center ...
Jun 11, 2023 · Building Monticello: a 40-year Work in Progress. Jefferson actually acquired the Monticello estate (Italian for “little mountain”) the old-fashioned way that most aristocrats did in the 18th century: he inherited it from his father, who had purchased the 5,000 or so acres in 1735. Although his father’s home was in the nearby valley, it ...
Ages 7+. $99. Year-Round. Year-Round. Behind the Scenes Tour. Watch on. Have you always wanted to go upstairs at Monticello? This exclusive pass takes you behind the scenes: through the first floor of Monticello and up the narrow staircase to explore the private quarters on the second and third floors, including the iconic Dome Room.
Apr 30, 2016 · Some of us have seen it all of our lives and know the building almost intuitively. But what we learned by visiting Monticello is that, as beautiful as the outside is, what’s inside is astounding. Before we begin, a note: Photography is not allowed inside of Monticello. Surprisingly, many of the artifacts and artworks are not owned by the ...
With an eye toward “comfort and convenience,” Jefferson furnished his Chamber with stylish silk curtains, marble-topped tables and upholstered armchairs from his house in Paris. These imported furnishings mixed well with the Virginia-made bureau his wife used during their marriage and furniture made at Monticello. It was in the Alcove Bed ...
