Almost 250 Years Later
The Declaration of Independence Around the World
How have the words and ideas in the Declaration of Independence impacted human rights around the world?
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3 Best Day Trips from Washington, D.C.
Monticello is at the center of Condé Nast Traveler's recommended day trip to Charlottesville, VA.
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Propagating Vegetable Seeds Indoors
Restoring the composition ornament on Monticello’s Entrance Hall fireplace mantel frieze.
New Exhibit!
The Life of Sally Hemings
One of the most famous African American women in U.S. history . . . and one of the least known.
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Monticello: The Magazine
The latest issue is here with expanded online content!
What's Happening
Visiting Jefferson’s estate engages the senses, stimulates the mind and provides a rewarding experience for all ages and interests.
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Spring at Monticello
Make Monticello a part your Spring visit and join us for special tours and events during Historic Garden Week in Virginia, described as “America’s Largest Open House.”
Apr 12
Founder's Day and Jefferson's Birthday Celebration
Monticello will mark the 276th anniversary of Thomas Jefferson’s birth with a celebration and ceremony on the West Lawn.
Apr 29
Garden Week Conversation With Lee Buttala
Join Lee Buttala, Emmy Award-winning television producer of “Martha Stewart Living” and creator/producer/director of PBS's “Cultivating Life, as he shares tips along with glorious photos of some of our oldest and most interesting, plants, flowers and crops.
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness
Thomas Jefferson
Get to know Thomas Jefferson—author of the Declaration of Independence and the Statute of Virginia for Religious Freedom, third president of the United States, and founder of the University of Virginia.
An Architectural Icon
The House and Gardens
"Thomas Jefferson’s astounding home and gardens reflect his skills as an architect and gardener, not to mention his boundless curiosity." - Southern Living Magazine
Slavery at Monticello
Thomas Jefferson enslaved over six hundred people throughout his life. Learn about the men, women, and children who built Jefferson's home, planted his crops, tended his gardens, and who helped run his household and raise his children.
A Solid Foundation
Research and Education
Research and education is the beating heart of our work at Monticello. Learn more about our vibrant community of historians, scholars, archaeologists, educators, restoration and conservation teams, curators, librarians, and more.
Quoting Thomas Jefferson
Real or imagined? Find a Jefferson Quote Here
Thomas Jefferson is one of the most frequently quoted (and misquoted) figures in American history. Search this extensive collection of quotes by and about Thomas Jefferson—all fully verified and cited by the editors of the Papers of Thomas Jefferson: Retirement Series.