Jefferson and Wine Tours
Explore Thomas Jefferson’s longstanding interest in wine and his pioneering experiments in grape-growing through our special after-hours tours.
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New! Monticello Classroom
We've gathered the best resources on Thomas Jefferson and life at Monticello for classroom or home use.
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The Hemingses of Monticello
Annette Gordon-Reed speaks about her new book,
The Hemingses of Monticello: An American Family, and answers questions at Monticello's Jefferson Library.
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Signature Tours
See more of Monticello with fewer people. Our evening tours feature a visit upstairs and ample time to stroll the scenic gardens and grounds.
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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 Letter: Hostility to Dogs
Jefferson responds to a request for support of a tax aimed at reducing the destruction of livestock by dogs allowed to roam free by their owners.
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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 Podcasts
Virginia's Dissenters and the Statute for Religious Freedom; Larry Sabato on
A More Perfect Constitution; Jefferson on the Constitution; The Embargo of 1807; 10 Questions for Jefferson; and,
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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?
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Campaign for new visitors center
Visitors will soon get a more comprehensive understanding of Monticello and Thomas Jefferson through the creation of a new visitor and education center.
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