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Thomas Jefferson's Monticello    

www.monticello.org
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(7.3K) · Historical landmark in Charlottesville, United States
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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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Mar 13, 2025
We enjoyed our time, but on the highlights tour, they take too large a party. The rooms in the home are not huge, and with the large number in the tour, you are crammed together and can’t walk around…Full review by pamelahY1526AI
Mar 9, 2025
3 stars for the property and the spirit of Thomas Jefferson. 0 stars for the cynical, negative tilt the tour has taken in the the last few years. I get it. Slavery was real, and it was bad. That doe…Full review by The R
Dec 20, 2024
For anyone interested in the history of the U.S. and the founding fathers, this destination is a must. The home of Thomas Jefferson the architect of the Declaration of Independance. A genius in his…Full review by Colin A
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We would like to take the Self Guided tour. These appear to only be offered in the late afternoon (after 3:30) leaving us …
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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.
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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 …
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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 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.
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How is the tour conducted if its raining?
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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 …
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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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If it is raining how is the tour conducted?
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If its raining how is the tour conducted?
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Answer by Vernon O · Mar 21, 2022
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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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