Kalman on Jefferson and Monticello

Maira Kalman presents a moving and funny homage to Thomas Jefferson and Monticello for The New York Times following a recent visit to Charlottesville. Check it out »

Jefferson Today

What did Jefferson mean by a "wall of separation between Church & State"? Why did he distrust the mixing of politics and religion? Experts on religious history and civil liberties speak out. Let us know what you think »

Thomas Jefferson's World Trailer

Get a 90-second peek at the new film Thomas Jefferson's World, now showing at Monticello's new Thomas Jefferson Visitor Center and Smith Education Center. Watch the trailer »

Thomas Jefferson Visitor Center and Smith Education Center

Reaquaint yourself with the enduring significance of Jefferson’s life and ideas and get fresh perspectives on his beloved Monticello through an array of new exhibits and interactive experiences. Learn more »

Monticello Explorer

An in-depth look at Monticello with 3-D models, narrated tours, special animations, and an interactive map. Launch the Explorer »

Monticello Classroom

We've gathered the best resources on Thomas Jefferson and life at Monticello for classroom or home use. More »

Thomas Jefferson Encyclopedia

Let the Thomas Jefferson Encyclopedia choose for you and find out something new about Thomas Jefferson and the world of Monticello.
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Featured Document: A Presidential Transition

Jefferson's friend Margaret Bayard Smith describes the newly retired president's attendance at ceremonies and celebrations for the inauguration of his good friend and successor, James Madison. View the document »

In Bloom at Monticello

See what's blooming now in Monticello's gardens. Or search a database of over 150 plants by blooming dates, plant type, or descriptive text.
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Monticello Plantation Database

Want to know how many slaves Jefferson owned? The kinds of work they did? When they were born, bought, or sold? Ask the database »

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Lucy Meriwether Lewis Marks: An Exhibition

An exhibition and Web site celebrating Lucy Meriwether Lewis Marks, Virginia planter and doctress (and mother of Meriwether Lewis).
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