Monticello

Monticello

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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.

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Tripadvisor · 4.5/5 · 7,213 reviews
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Nov 22, 2023
This is a must see for anyone who has not been. Drop dead gorgeous location, huge home, influential person, and important history. It is also accommodating for visitors, with a shuttle service that i… Full review by Corgi_Oh
Nov 22, 2023
We really enjoyed our visit. Lots to see and learn. ALL of the staff was friendly. helpful and knowledgeable. The tour guides were awsome. Worth every penny spent. A must do. Full review by World_Traveller914
Oct 31, 2023
The tour of the mansion was interesting and enlightening. Our tour guide was very good at giving us insights about Jefferson and his life. I never really had an opinion about this founding father, bu… Full review by Rod D
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Monticello was the primary plantation of Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States, who began designing Monticell…
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Spread over 5,000 acres (2023.428 hectares), Monticello is one of the most well-known attractions in the region. Designed and built b…
cityseeker.com
Acting as both a historic site and a period-based garden, Thomas Jefferson's Monticello is a major attraction in Charlottesville. Several hist…
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Architect:Thomas Jefferson
Opened:1772
Architectural style:Neoclassical

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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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That I don't know but worth contacting Monticello in advance
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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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