Research Tools

Jefferson Library

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

Thomas Jefferson Encyclopedia

Hundreds of articles on a wide range of subjects relating to Jefferson and Monticello.More »

Thomas Jefferson Portal

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

Thomas Jefferson's Libraries Project

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 »

Plantation Database

A database of the over 600 individuals Jefferson owned during his lifetime with information names, relationships, occupations, locations, and other life events.