Collections
The art, artifacts, books, buildings, plants, and garden and plantation landscapes of Monticello are all part of the premier set of collections related to Thomas Jefferson and the world of Monticello.
Archaeological
The Thomas Jefferson Foundation
cares for an unparalleled, highly important archaeological
collection of some 250,000 objects and fragments related to
Monticello plantation and its entire community of free and
enslaved individuals.
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Architectural Fragments
The Foundation's Restoration Department has
an extensive architectural fragments collection consisting
of nails, masonry, wood, hardware, paint and coatings, and
miscellaneous materials related to the construction of Monticello
and its dependencies.
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Curatorial
Monticello is home to a unique collection of
artifacts, antique books, and works of art relating to every
aspect of Jefferson's diverse interests as well as to the
larger Monticello community.
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Horticultural
Jefferson grew hundreds of plant varieties, many new to Virginia and North America, in his various gardens Monticello.
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