The Declaration Around the World
See how the words and ideas in the Declaration of Independence have impacted human rights around the world.
The Life of Sally Hemings
Sally Hemings was enslaved with her family at Monticello. She lived in Paris with Jefferson and two of his daughters from 1787 to 1789 and was the mother of at least six of Jefferson's children.
Getting Word: African American Families of Monticello
Hear the stories of the descendants of Monticello's plantation community and trace their families from slavery to the present day.
Mulberry Row at Monticello: The Landscape of Slavery
Mulberry Row was the dynamic, industrial hub of Jefferson’s 5,000-acre plantation.
Slavery at Jefferson’s Monticello: Paradox of Liberty
How could the author of the Declaration of the Independence own slaves?
Monticello Explorer
An "Oldie-but-Goodie," Flash-based Virtual Tour of Monticello.
A Nation Divided: The Election of 1800
A look at the contentious election that Jefferson called "the Revolution of 1800."