Educational Tour

Albemarle CiderWorks is a family-run Cidery and Tasting Room that produces cider from heritage varieties of apples that can thrive in Albemarle County,Virginia. Thomas Jefferson experimented with ... MORE >>

Restored home of the 5th president of the United States and close friend of Thomas Jefferson. James Monroe's 550- acre estate recreates the atmosphere of a working farm, with strutting peacocks, ... MORE >>

The president of the University of Virginia makes her home at Carr's Hill. When it was being built from 1907 to 1909, the south lawn of Carr’s Hill was terraced to create a green sweep of grass and ... MORE >>

The Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection of the University of Virginia is the only museum in the United States dedicated to the exhibition and study of Australian Aboriginal Art. Working with ... MORE >>

A portion of our mission at Michie Tavern is to provide the opportunity for youth to learn more about our nation’s early history in the context of experiencing our 18th-century Tavern-Museum. ... MORE >>

Monticello, the home of Thomas Jefferson, author of the Declaration of the Independence and third president of the United States, is a reflection of Jefferson's innovations and genius -- a true three ... MORE >>

The historic gardens at Monticello were a botanic showpiece, a source of food, and an experimental laboratory of ornamental and useful plants from around the world.  Find out what's MORE >>

James Madison, Father of the Constitution, architect of the Bill of Rights, and President of the United States, conceived of the foundations of American democracy at Montpelier, his lifelong home. It ... MORE >>

Former estate of philanthropist John W. Kluge gave an extraordinary gift of real estate to the University of Virginia Foundation for educational and charitable purposes. Morven, 2,913 acres, includes ... MORE >>

Using his extensive knowledge of central Virginia history, owner/operator Rick Britton weaves for his visitors a wonderfully rich tapestry of colorful people, momentous events, and ... MORE >>

Family and Small Group Farm Tours offer an in depth view of the farm behind the farmer’s market stand. It’s a great time to find out the difference between industrial agriculture and producing food ... MORE >>

Steps away from the historic lawn, the restored Pavilion Gardens at the University of Virginia reflect Thomas Jefferson's gardens at Monticello as well as landscape plans in Jefferson's collection of ... MORE >>

The original Grounds of the University, including the Rotunda and the Lawn, were designed by Jefferson to be what he called an "Academical Village." The Academical Village includes a rectangular, ... MORE >>

Workshops and Seminars available; check website or contact us.

The University of Virginia Art Museum exhibits art from around the world dating from ancient times to the present day. In addition to its permanent collection, the Museum presents an ongoing ... MORE >>