Monticello

Local nameMonticello
LocationCharlottesville, Virginia, United States

Monticello was the primary plantation of Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States, who began designing Monticello after inheriting land from his father at age 26. Located just outside Charlottesville, Virginia, in the Piedmont region, the plantation was originally 5,000 acres, with Jefferson using the labor of enslaved African people for extensive cultivation of tobacco and mixed crops, later shifting from tobacco cultivation to wheat in response to changing markets. Due to its architectural and historic significance, the property has been designated a National Historic Landmark. In 1987, Monticello and the nearby University of Virginia, also designed by Jefferson, were together designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The current nickel, a United States coin, features a depiction of Monticello on its reverse side.

Tags MuseumHistoric BuildingPlantation HouseUNESCOThomas JeffersonPresidential MuseumHistoric House MuseumNeoclassical ArchitectureHeritage
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Opening hours

Open daily except for Chrismas. Opening hours vary. To see more, please visit the official website.

Admission

Day Pass & House Tour:
Mar - Oct
Adults: $28 ($25 if purchased online)
Children (5 - 11): $9

Nov - Feb
Adults: $20
Children (5 - 11): $9

More information and contact

Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monticello

Official website http://www.monticello.org/

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TJMonticello

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TJMonticello

Email info@monticello.org

Phone +1 434 984 9800

Address 931 Thomas Jefferson Parkway, Charlottesville, VA 22902, USA

Coordinates 38°0'37.129" N -78°27'8.44" E

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