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Discover Thomas Jefferson’s life at Monticello, his iconic Charlottesville plantation. This neoclassical home reflects his architectural genius, blending classical design with American ideals. Guided experts lead you through preserved rooms, gardens, and stories of the enslaved community, revealing the intersection of politics, culture, and science in Jefferson’s world. - Explore the architectural beauty, designed by Thomas Jefferson - Learn about Jefferson’s diverse interests from knowledgeable guides - Visit the gardens and see Jefferson’s innovative horticultural practices - Understand the lives and contributions of the enslaved community Upon arrival via private transportation, you will have tickets to enter. We recommend to do the following: Highlights Tour of the House (you will have a timed entry ticket) Visit the exhibits at the David M Rubenstein Visitor Center They offer a couple of outdoor programs including "Slavery at Monticello" and "Gardens and grounds Tour"

This is a private tour (your group) to an exceptional tour to visit Monticello, a World Heritage Site, home to our 3rd President, Thomas Jefferson, primary author of our Declaration of Independence and founder of the University of Virginia. Monticello provides in-depth tours of the historic house, gardens, views of the plantation, and, sometimes, an opportunity to engage in a lively presentation by Bill Barker, who portrays Thomas Jefferson. Jefferson enslaved over six hundred people throughout his life, and there are hourly slave tours to learn about the enslaved men, women, and children who labored on the plantation, including the Hemmings family and many others, like the Fosset family. The Monticello tour concludes with an opportunity to visit Thomas Jefferson's gravesite which is still owned by the family today. After leaving Monticello, guests may choose to have lunch at a nearby restaurant before returning to Williamsburg. Approx: 4 hours travel, 3.5 hours touring, 1 hour lunch.

Explore Georgetown’s darker history on a 90-minute journey through true stories of ghosts, vampires, witches, and the supernatural. Led by skilled historians who bring the past to life through theatrical storytelling, this Victorian-inspired tour uncovers the strange stories hidden throughout one of Washington’s oldest neighborhoods. Hear documented hauntings. Discover vampire sightings. Explore the story of the infamous “Witches of Georgetown.” Follow the history and legends to the Exorcist Steps, where we reveal the facts behind America’s most famous case of demonic possession. Presented by a locally owned ghost and history tour company with more than 40 years of experience bringing the past to life.