Mountaintop Archaeology Walking Tour

August 29

Thomas Jefferson's Monticello

931 Thomas Jefferson Pkwy.
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902

Discover how archaeology research reveals the complex story of the historic mountaintop's 40-year-evolution, from Thomas Jefferson's earliest designs to massive landscaping and construction events powered by enslaved labor.

Walking Tour Details

Walks begin near the excavation site on the east front of the main house.

This walk is weather-dependent. In the event of inclement weather, the walk will be cancelled.

Included with any Monticello admission, no reservations required.


Upcoming Dates

  • Thursday, September 4
  • Friday, September 5
  • Thursday, September 11
  • Friday, September 12
  • Thursday, September 18
  • Friday, September 19
  • Thursday, September 25
  • Friday, September 26
  • Thursday, October 2
  • Friday, October 3
  • Thursday, October 9
  • Friday, October 10
  • Thursday, October 16
  • Friday, October 17
  • Thursday, October 23
  • Friday, October 24
  • Thursday, October 30
  • Friday, October 31
  • Thursday, November 6
  • Friday, November 7

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