Research & Collections

Uncovering the Monticello Plantation

Archaeologists uncover new details about slave life at Monticello

Throughout his lifetime, Jefferson owned more than 600 slaves. Where did they live? What items did they have in their homes? The answers to these questions and others are beginning to emerge, through the work of Monticello archaeologists. More »

Research Resources

Thomas Jefferson Encyclopedia

The trusted source for information on Jefferson and Monticello. More »

Jefferson Library

Monticello's research center on Thomas Jefferson, his life, his times, and his legacy. More »

Thomas Jefferson Portal

Search for books and articles in the Jefferson Library collection. More »

Thomas Jefferson's Libraries

A database of the books Jefferson owned, desired to own, knew about or recommended to others at different times in his life. More »

Digital Archaeological Archive of Comparative Slavery

Learn how Monticello's archaeologists are using Internet technologies to foster comparative research and scholarly collaboration. More »

The Family Letters Digital Archive

An online companion to the Retirement Series featuring a rich body of correspondence to and from Jefferson's children, grandchildren, and their families and a collection of over 500 Jefferson quotes. More »