Announcement
Veteran Thomas Jefferson Interpreter Joins Monticello
After 26 years at Colonial Williamsburg, Bill Barker will join the Thomas Jefferson Foundation at Monticello in June.
Experience Monticello
New Exhibit!
The Life of Sally Hemings
One of the most famous African American women in U.S. history . . . and one of the least known.
Almost 250 Years Later
The Declaration of Independence Around the World
How have the words and ideas in the Declaration of Independence impacted human rights around the world?
Latest Issue
Monticello: The Magazine
The latest issue is here with expanded online content!
Condé Nast Wants You to Visit!
3 Best Day Trips from Washington, D.C.
Monticello is at the center of Condé Nast Traveler's recommended day trip to Charlottesville, VA.
What's Happening
Visiting Jefferson’s estate engages the senses, stimulates the mind and provides a rewarding experience for all ages and interests.
Join Us!
Spring at Monticello
Make Monticello a part your Spring visit and join us for special tours and events during Historic Garden Week in Virginia, described as “America’s Largest Open House.”
May 18
Wine & Roses Open House, Thomas Jefferson Center for Historic Plants
Savor the sights and scents of antique roses in peak bloom and taste local wines in the garden.
May 30
Botanical Painting and Sketching with Lara Call Gastinger
Enjoy painting flowers and pods by learning color mixing, applying layers and detailed brushwork in this all-day workshop led by botanical artist Lara Call Gastinger, illustrator of The Flora of Virginia.
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.
Monticello
One of the South's Best
"Thomas Jefferson’s astounding home and gardens reflect his skills as an architect and gardener, not to mention his boundless curiosity." - Southern Living Magazine
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.