11/21/2025
Collect them all!
🎄It's almost time to deck the halls!
Monticello Shop's popular, fair trade embroidered fabric ornaments are a great way to spruce up your tree. (They also make the perfect gift for a fellow history buff 🎁):
Shop now: bit.ly/4oaZYnd
11/18/2025
Have you seen these amazing tulip poplar benches, bowls and tables? These one-of-a-kind pieces are a brilliant feature with such a unique piece of history - made from Tulip Poplar trees that once flanked Monticello's West Lawn Portico.
The two towering Tulip Poplars on either side of Monticello’s lawn portico captivated visitors for generations. In 2008, the southwest tree, weakened by age and disease, failed to leaf out and was removed for safety. Three years later, the northwest tree was also taken down, as its massive lean toward the house posed a risk and it showed signs of the same root disease. A trunk cross-section dated the northwest tree to 1808, aligning with Jefferson’s 1807 Garden Book entry noting the planting of tulip poplars. Believed to be sister trees, they had long sheltered the house. Wood from the northwest tree—used for bowls, benches, and tables—shows remarkable density and character, shaped by its age, the soil, and even remnants of lightning rods and cabling.
Monticello Shop | Tulip Poplar Benches, Bowls & Tables
11/06/2025
Add an easy holiday accent!
10/23/2025
Our new mead has arrived! This fruity mix is sure to be a favorite. Made with Monticello honey, our new mead from is a berry-ful blend with strawberries, raspberries and blueberries. Stop by the shop! No need for a ticket...just come on by.
10/09/2025
Bring festive charm to every corner of your home with our 4 Decorative Holiday Trees. Perfect for mantels, tabletops, or entryways, these trees add a touch of sparkle and elegance to your seasonal décor.
🌟 Four unique designs
🌟 Versatile sizes for easy styling
🌟 The perfect blend of festive + timeless
Create a holiday display that shines as bright as the season itself. ✨
09/18/2025
🍂 Fall Style at Monticello 🍂
Cool days call for warm layers—and timeless style.
✨ The 1776 Flag Sweater is a patriotic classic, celebrating America’s founding spirit.
✨ The Merino Wool Cable Sweater is an elegant fall essential, crafted from soft merino wool for comfort and sophistication.
Whether you’re strolling through autumn leaves or cozying up indoors, these sweaters are the perfect blend of history, heritage, and style.
🧥 Shop the looks: https://monticelloshop.org/collections/clothing
09/08/2025
Perfect for holiday gatherings of friends and family, this solid wood serving board comes with a spreader, ribbon and is personalized with a family name. Crafted with a food-safe finish, this board is ideal for serving appetizers or displaying in the kitchen.
09/02/2025
Our new Holly Leaf Dish & Candy is now in stock and ready to ship!
Add festive charm with this beautiful ceramic holly leaf dish that has four sections that can be filled with nuts, candy or treats. Arrives with a 5 oz. bag of Hammond’s holiday candy to get you started.
07/28/2025
NOW AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER!
One of the most historical relics of the United States is the portable desk or writing box upon which Thomas Jefferson wrote his draft of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. The original, designed by Jefferson himself, is currently on display at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History.
In collaboration with the Smithsonian, Monticello worked with Virginia craftsman Owen Suter to reproduce 100 desks. Like the original, it’s made in the U.S.A. of solid mahogany.
9 3/4"x 14 3/8"x 3 1/4".
Signed and numbered.
07/09/2025
Have you seen our new Declaration of Independence Crystal Light?
This crystal sphere features a 3D laser-etched scroll engraved with “We hold these truths” and Thomas Jefferson’s signature. Resting on a solid walnut wood base, the touch-sensitive copper button lets you toggle between three light levels.