Monticello

‘Thomas Jefferson’s innermost spirit seemed to always be in Albemarle County, Virginia, at his hilltop plantation on the east slope of the Appalachian Mountains. Jefferson called the hill Monticello, an Italian word meaning “little mountain.” Indeed, it rises only five hundred feet above sea level, five miles southeast of Charlottesville. His body was fed and his spirit nourished from the vineyards, orchards, vegetable gardens and flower beds at his doorstep.’ (Joseph Mussulman—paraphrased from Jefferson’s Monticello .

Admission includes guided tours of the house, gardens and grounds, and the Slavery At Monticello tour. There are numerous exhibits, a live representation of Thomas Jefferson (most Tuesdays–Saturdays), an introductory film, and shops. Tours and interpretation are also available with a phone app.

Walk in the footsteps of Thomas Jefferson and his neighbor, Meriwether Lewis!