This succinct timeline gives us a side-by-side view of the goings on in both Jefferson's public life and private life, from his birth in 1743 to his death in 1826. While not overflowing with detail, it is a good, basic timeline of Jefferson's life.more »
Monticello has a rich and complicated history when it comes to the issue of slavery. Most people have heard of Sally Hemings, but there were many other slaves living on the plantation during Jefferson's time. Monticello's Research Historian, Cinder Stanton, heads a project that seeks...more »
This page makes it easy for you to connect to all things Jefferson online! Monticello is up on all the current social networking sites. You can be friends with Monticello on Facebook, follow Monticello on Twitter, or check out videos on YouTube. Monticello's Flickr pool is also really cool...more »
Did you know that Monticello has a full service cafe onsite, at the Thomas Jefferson Visitor Center? Visitors can enjoy lunch, coffee, or just grab a snack. School groups or tour groups can also get boxed lunches catered by the cafe. In addition, there is indoor and outdoor seating. This is a...more »
Did you ever wonder what Thomas Jefferson really looked like? Well here's your chance to find out, straight from the sources! The quotes are even arranged chronologically. It seems that most contemporaries described Jefferson as tall, which he was, especially for the times.more »
Visitors to Monticello may not realize that Monticello is a nonprofit that receives no ongoing support from the state or federal government. The majority of our operating costs are provided by ticket sales, as well as donations. In order to protect this national treasure, we rely on the...more »
Monticello has a rich and diverse program for fellows and scholars at the Robert H. Smith International Center for Jefferson Studies. Many who visit Monticello might not know about the ICJS, as it is not located on the Monticello mountaintop. For those who are interested in fellowships, this...more »
A great place to view not only the current newsletter, but the back issues from the past ten years. Although much of this information can be found in other locations, it's great to have all the events, activities, news stories, and articles in one locationmore »
This is a great place to start if you want to know what's coming up at Monticello. Many people outside of Charlottesville may not be aware of the many offerings of classes, lectures, and tours that Monticello conducts year round. One can see different months of the year by accessing the...more »
What better way for students to learn about Thomas Jefferson than visiting his "little mountain"? The Monticello Education Department has great study tours for students, and teachers can download a program directly from this page.more »
This succinct timeline gives us a side-by-side view of the goings on in both Jefferson's public life and private life, from his birth in 1743 to his death in 1826. While not overflowing with detail, it is a good, basic timeline of Jefferson's life.more »
Monticello has a rich and complicated history when it comes to the issue of slavery. Most people have heard of Sally Hemings, but there were many other slaves living on the plantation during Jefferson's time. Monticello's Research Historian, Cinder Stanton, heads a project that seeks...more »
This page makes it easy for you to connect to all things Jefferson online! Monticello is up on all the current social networking sites. You can be friends with Monticello on Facebook, follow Monticello on Twitter, or check out videos on YouTube. Monticello's Flickr pool is also really cool...more »
Did you know that Monticello has a full service cafe onsite, at the Thomas Jefferson Visitor Center? Visitors can enjoy lunch, coffee, or just grab a snack. School groups or tour groups can also get boxed lunches catered by the cafe. In addition, there is indoor and outdoor seating. This is a...more »
Did you ever wonder what Thomas Jefferson really looked like? Well here's your chance to find out, straight from the sources! The quotes are even arranged chronologically. It seems that most contemporaries described Jefferson as tall, which he was, especially for the times.more »
Visitors to Monticello may not realize that Monticello is a nonprofit that receives no ongoing support from the state or federal government. The majority of our operating costs are provided by ticket sales, as well as donations. In order to protect this national treasure, we rely on the...more »
Monticello has a rich and diverse program for fellows and scholars at the Robert H. Smith International Center for Jefferson Studies. Many who visit Monticello might not know about the ICJS, as it is not located on the Monticello mountaintop. For those who are interested in fellowships, this...more »
A great place to view not only the current newsletter, but the back issues from the past ten years. Although much of this information can be found in other locations, it's great to have all the events, activities, news stories, and articles in one locationmore »
This is a great place to start if you want to know what's coming up at Monticello. Many people outside of Charlottesville may not be aware of the many offerings of classes, lectures, and tours that Monticello conducts year round. One can see different months of the year by accessing the...more »
What better way for students to learn about Thomas Jefferson than visiting his "little mountain"? The Monticello Education Department has great study tours for students, and teachers can download a program directly from this page.more »
Monticello's gardens are wonderful any time of year, but it's always interesting to see what's currently blooming.more »