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.
Monticello is open!
Guests will find enhanced safety measures and a redesigned, family-friendly experience with lots of outdoor offerings. Learn more »
Experience Monticello
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.
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?
Livestream
Tuesday, May 4, 1:00 p.m. EST
Join us for a live Q&A with archaeologist Derek Wheeler and historian Brandon Dillard as they discuss Monticello’s agricultural industry and how it shaped the lives of free and enslaved workers.
Visitor Guide
Exploring Slavery at Monticello
Learn about the men, women, and children who lived and labored at Monticello during your visit.
New Episodes!
UVA, Jefferson's daughter, and an enslaved chef
Recent episodes of our podcast look at the founding of the University of Virginia, the education of Jefferson's daughter Martha, and the life of enslaved chef Edith Hern Fossett.
Press Release
New Board Members and Leadership
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.
May 1
Celebrating the Salad: From the Monticello Gardens to Your Own Backyard
In this virtual workshop, learn about Monticello’s gardens and how to grow delicious salad ingredients in your own backyard.
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.