Livestreams, Oct. 27 & 28
Horses in Early America
Join us for two livestreams on "Horses in Early America", one featuring Thomas Jefferson and one with experts from Monticello and Mount Vernon.
Monticello is Open!
Guests will find enhanced safety measures and a redesigned, family-friendly experience with lots of outdoor offerings. Learn more »
Experience Monticello
Visitor Guide
Exploring Slavery at Monticello
Learn about the men, women, and children who lived and labored at Monticello during your visit.
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.
New Offering!
Digital Scavenger Hunt
A new, family-friendly activity!
New Digital Tour!
Monticello to Main Street
Our Monticello to Main Street Tour tells the stories of the enslaved men, women, and children who left Monticello and, along with their families, built lives in the town of Charlottesville and beyond.
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?
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.
What's Happening
Visiting Jefferson’s estate engages the senses, stimulates the mind and provides a rewarding experience for all ages and interests.
New Ways to Experience Monticello
Check out all the ways you can experience Monticello online or in person and see what we've been up in recent months.
Oct 23
Farmhouse Cooking Class
HeritageHarvestFestival.com
A can’t-miss opportunity to virtually cook with innovative chefs Joy Crump and Stacy Cogswell. Part of our 2020 Virtual Heritage Harvest Festival.
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.