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Visit Monticello this spring!
Beginning on March 28, guests are no longer required to wear facial coverings indoors or outdoors at Monticello. In accordance with federal transportation rules, all guests ages 5 and up must continue to wear a face covering when on shuttle buses. Learn more »
Experience Monticello
New Podcasts and Videos
A 19th-Century Public Transportation Fight and more!
Stories and news from the worlds of Thomas Jefferson, the larger Monticello community, and the life of the Thomas Jefferson Foundation.
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.
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.
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.
New Video!
Introducing the Monticello Mountain Ale
Join us as we celebrate #NationalBeerDay with a special behind-the-scenes look at how Monticello's new Mountain Ale was developed and locally brewed.
April 13, 10 A.M.
Founder's Day
Join us as we mark the 279th anniversary of Thomas Jefferson’s birth with a celebration and ceremony on Monticello's West Lawn.
What's Happening
Visiting Jefferson’s house and the Monticello grounds engages the senses, stimulates the mind and provides a rewarding experience for all ages and interests.
This Month
Spring Gardens in Bloom
See Monticello's iconic tulips in mid-April.
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.