Livestream, Wednesday, September 23
Saving Monticello
Join us for a livestream on the pivotal role the Levy family played in preserving Thomas Jefferson's mountaintop home.
Monticello is Open!
Guests will find enhanced safety measures and a redesigned, family-friendly experience. 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.
New Book!
"In the Hands of the People" by Jon Meacham
New York Times best-selling author Jon Meacham presents selections from Jefferson’s writings on government and citizenship.
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.
Sep 22
TOM Talk: The Election of 1800
Join us for a lively discussion of the political maneuvering during the 1800 election, which Jefferson called "the revolution of 1800."
Hertiage Harvest Festival Online
HeritageHarvestFestival.com
Explore this year’s virtual classes and conversations on food, farming, and gardening. Get the best value on all 5 classes with our special ticket bundle!
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.