Select Saturdays in October!
Lights, Liberty and Pursuit of Happiness
Experience Monticello illuminated at sunset this fall. Explore the mountaintop through dynamic color, light, and sound. Enjoy lights, live music, and family-friendly activities.
Visit Monticello this fall!
Fully vaccinated guests are no longer required to wear facial coverings when outdoors at Monticello. All guests age 5 and up must continue to wear a face covering when indoors and when on shuttle buses. Learn more »
Experience Monticello
October 20
Livestream 1:00pm ET
October is Virginia Archaeology Month! Join us for a livestream with Monticello's Director of Archaeology, Fraser Neiman; Research Archaeologist, Derek Wheeler; and Manager of Archaeological Field Research, Crystal O'Connor as they discuss recent discoveries at Monticello.
New!
The Paradox of Liberty
Explore the paradox of the American Revolution—the fight for liberty in an era of pervasive slavery—through the lens of Monticello and its inhabitants.
New Podcasts
Eyeglasses, a Guitar, and a Murder
Stories and news from the worlds of Thomas Jefferson, the larger Monticello community, and the life of the Thomas Jefferson Foundation.
Iconic images and breathtaking vistas
The Best Views at Monticello
From the "nickel view" of the main house to Jefferson's favorite outdoor reading spot.
Almost 250 Years Later
The Declaration of Independence Around the World
How have the words and ideas of the Declaration of Independence impacted human rights around the world?
An emotional experience
The Life of Sally Hemings exhibit
One of the most famous African American women in U.S. history . . . and one of the least known.
What's Happening
Visiting Jefferson’s estate engages the senses, stimulates the mind and provides a rewarding experience for all ages and interests.
Experience the Arts at Monticello
Monticello is proud to partner with the Charlottesville Art Excursion to offer new online and onsite opportunities to experience the arts at Monticello this fall.
Oct 13
Book Launch: "My Monticello"
Join us online on October 13 at 5:30 p.m. for a reading and discussion with Jocelyn Nicole Johnson, author of the new book, "My Monticello."
Oct 23
Apple and Cheese Tasting
Join us for the unique opportunity to taste and compare heirloom and conventional apples, sample cheese pairings and hard ciders, see Monticello’s Tufton Farm, and learn about the history of apples.
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness
Thomas Jefferson
Get to know Thomas Jefferson—author of the Declaration of Independence and the Statute of Virginia for Religious Freedom, third president of the United States, and founder of the University of Virginia.
Slavery at Monticello
Thomas Jefferson enslaved over six hundred people throughout his life. Learn about the men, women, and children who built Jefferson's home, planted his crops, tended his gardens, and who helped run his household and raise his children.
Quoting Thomas Jefferson
Real or imagined? Find a Jefferson Quote Here
Thomas Jefferson is one of the most frequently quoted (and misquoted) figures in American history. Search this extensive collection of quotes by and about Thomas Jefferson—all fully verified and cited by the editors of the Papers of Thomas Jefferson: Retirement Series.