Jefferson Vineyards
Visit Monticello's Vineyard
Complete your visit with a glass of wine at our vineyard. Now through December 31, present your same-day ticket to Monticello and save 15% off any purchase at Jefferson Vineyards.
Experience Monticello
New Tour!
Plantation Archaeology Walking Tour
Join Monticello staff for a 90-minute walking tour into the woodlands to explore how we use archaeology to better understand the plantation and the lives of those who lived and labored here.
On Display
Declaration of Independence
See a rare engraving of the Declaration and learn more about how it went from the tip of Jefferson's quill to an international icon of democracy.
Explore
Thomas Jefferson And...
Learn more about different facets of Thomas Jefferson’s life, achievements, and pursuits.
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.
Learn about Thomas Jefferson
Videos and Podcasts
Learn more about Thomas Jefferson's life, career, and legacy in this gallery of recorded livestreams, podcasts, and videos.
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.
Digital Resource
The Art of Citizenship
This project explores the modern-day relevance of Thomas Jefferson's ideas about the American experiment in self-government and illustrates the enduring challenges and opportunities faced by every generation of Americans.
Livestream, September 20, 1:00 pm, ET
The Gardens at Monticello
Join us with Curator of Plants Peggy Cornett and Interim Manager of Gardens and Grounds Michael Tricomi as they discuss what is happening in Monticello’s gardens as we approach fall.
What's Happening
Step into the fascinating and complex world of Monticello, Thomas Jefferson’s mountaintop home and plantation.
This Month
See What's Happening in September
Check out our Calendar of Events
Oct 14
October Plant Sale at CHP
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.
An Architectural Icon
The House and Gardens
Monticello is the autobiographical masterpiece of Thomas Jefferson—designed and redesigned and built and rebuilt for more than forty years. Its gardens were a botanic showpiece, a source of food, and an experimental laboratory of ornamental and useful plants from around the world.
Slavery at Monticello
Thomas Jefferson enslaved over six hundred people throughout his life. Learn about the men, women, and children who lived and labored on this plantation.
A Solid Foundation
Research and Education
Research and education is the beating heart of our work at Monticello. Learn more about our vibrant community of historians, scholars, archaeologists, educators, restoration and conservation teams, curators, librarians, and more.
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.