Introductory Quiz and Scavenger Hunt
Choose Your Own Time for A Day in the Life of Thomas Jefferson
According to his grandson, Thomas Jefferson was "a miser with his time," and filled his days with a variety of activities. The following is a clickable 
outline of Jefferson's typical day -- by selecting an activity, you will go to a "chapter" about that time of day. Items labeled with an asterisk are found in related "sidebar" articles linked to the section.
morning habits . . . recording temperature . . . physical description and manner of dress* . . . efficient design of Monticello*
"DRUDGING AT THE WRITING-TABLE"
writing letters . . . family letters* . . . correspondence with John Adams* . . . Jefferson's Cabinet, the "modern" office*
typical foods . . . "Monticello Muffins"* . . . family at Monticello . . . Jefferson the grandfather . . . education of daughters*
slave life at Monticello . . . biographies of Monticello slaves * . . . Jefferson's attitude towards slavery* . . . interpretation of slavery at Monticello today*
vegetable and fruit gardens . . . artistic design . . . scientific mindset. . . outlying farms . . . Jefferson's inventions*. . . Jefferson's favorite vegetables* . . . garden programs at Monticello today*
A "MUSEUM ... IN THE ENTRANCE OF THE HOUSE"
greeting guests. . . famous visitors* . . . museum . . . natural history . . . sending a moose to France* . . . Native American artifacts . . . American history* . . . a Great Clock and a green floor*
Jefferson's hospitality . . . typical foods . . . recipe for ice cream* . . . Jefferson and wine . . . use of dumbwaiters* . . . management of the kitchen* . . . Jefferson's chef and slave, James Hemings*
"WHEN THE FLOWERS WERE IN BLOOM"
flower gardens on West Lawn . . . the grandchildren's games* . . . tips for growing Jeffersonian gardens*
evenings in the Parlor . . . music* . . . games* . . . parquet floor and "magic" doors . . . the design and redesign of Monticello* . . . the Thomas Jefferson Foundation's reproductions of Monticello-related furniture and artifacts*
Jefferson's study . . . architecture* . . . finances . . . reading* . . . studying and teaching about Thomas Jefferson today*
"ALL MY WISHES END. . . AT MONTICELLO"
Jefferson's death . . . Monticello after 1826 . . . the Levy family's contributions* . . .
Pictured: Jefferson's riding boots ("I Rise..."), nails found in archaeological excavations of Mulberry Row ("To Labour..."), and camera obscura ("A Delightful Recreation"). Photographs by Edward Owen.