The members of Monticello’s African American community fought hard to keep their families together, defying slavery, a system that inherently divided them. More >
Fulfilling Dreams
Through the ordeal of slavery, the hope of Reconstruction, and the despair of the Jim Crow decades, Monticello’s enslaved families and their descendants kept their eyes on the future as they transmitted skills, talents, values, and a rich culture to their children and grandchildren. They were sustained by their religious faith, their belief in the importance of education, their drive to succeed, and, most importantly, the powerful bonds of family.
Achievement
Descendants of Monticello’s enslaved community achieved many “firsts” in government, in the military, and in the workplace. More >
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