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

Join us on Monday, May 13, at 4:00 p.m. at @rareuva for the 2024 Thomas Jefferson Foundation Lecture.

This year's speaker will be Sarah Pearsall, Professor of History at Johns Hopkins University.

RSVP by Friday, May 3: bit.ly/44cQ0cD

'[N]ature intended me for the tranquill pursuits of science, by rendering them my supreme delight.' - Thomas Jefferson, 1809 🌎

In honor of #EarthDay , read more about Jefferson's lifelong interest in the natural world and in science: bit.ly/44bl6RF

We have just a few spaces left for our 2024 Summer Adventure Camp! ☀️

During this week-long day camp at Monticello, your child will explore history, science, and art through games, puzzles, and other hands-on activities.

See details: bit.ly/3W7BUr0

There's nothing like springtime on the mountaintop, and our Grounds Ticket lets you explore Monticello's outdoor spaces at your own pace.

This pass provides access to Monticello’s historic mountaintop, gardens, exhibits, and visitor center. Learn more at monticello.org/tickets.

Happy #WorldHeritageDay ! 🌎

Did you know that Monticello is the only U.S. presiden­tial and private home on the UNESCO World Heritage List?

Read more about Monticello as a UNESCO World Heritage Site: bit.ly/49HN9cz

Check out Monticello Shop's brand new collection: Monticello's Photographer Series.

Available in-store and online while supplies last, this collection includes an exclusive series of signed & numbered prints by our very own photographer, Ian Atkins: bit.ly/3Q7gsyn

#OTD in 1766, Jefferson noted 'a bluish colored, funnel-formed flower' in bloom at Shadwell.

He was referring to Virginia bluebells, which also bloom here at Monticello and are one of the species seen on our Spring Wildflower Walks. Join us on April 20: bit.ly/4aWQSUy