Thomas Jefferson Foundation at Monticello

Monticello, located at 1050 Monticello Loop, Charlottesville, VA 22902, USA, offers a variety of meeting, conference, and event facilities that are steeped in history and culture. Here is a detailed description of the event spaces and their capabilities:

Event Facilities

• Private Events

• Function Rooms: Monticello provides several venues for private events, including receptions, conferences, and after-hours tours.
• Capacity: The capacity varies depending on the specific event and the space used. However, events can be tailored to accommodate a range of guest numbers.
• Services: These events can be paired with tours of Monticello, focusing on various interests such as architecture, decorative arts, politics, science, slavery and freedom, wine, and more. Private viewings of the exhibitions at the Visitor Center and private tours of Monticello can also be arranged.

• Educational Tours and Lectures

• Function Rooms: These events often take place in historic rooms within Monticello, offering a unique backdrop for educational tours and lectures.
• Capacity: The capacity is flexible and can be adjusted based on the specific needs of the event.
• Services: These events are designed to engage guests with a deeper understanding of Monticello’s history as a plantation. They are committed to respecting the enslaved men, women, and children who lived and labored there, ensuring that events are educational and respectful.

• Corporate Events

• Function Rooms: Corporate receptions and meetings can be held in various historic rooms and spaces around Monticello.
• Capacity: The capacity is flexible and can be tailored to accommodate corporate events of various sizes.
• Services: These events can include private tours of Monticello, educational lectures, and social events. The venue offers a distinctive and inspiring setting for corporate gatherings.

Accessibility Features

• Accessible Restrooms: Monticello provides accessible restrooms at the house and its guest center, featuring toilets with grab bars, sinks with knee clearance, and step-free entrances.

• Accessible Paths and Trails: Exterior areas have accessible paths and trails, designated parking spaces, ramp or step-free entrances, and an elevator.

Event Inquiry and Booking

• Booking Process: To inquire about hosting an event at Monticello, you can fill out the Event Inquiry Form or contact them at 434-984-9821 or events@monticello.org.

• Advance Notice: Site visits for any of the event spaces require advance notice.

Monticello offers a unique and historically significant setting for various types of events, ensuring that each gathering is both memorable and respectful of its rich heritage.