January 18, 1 p.m.
Video Livestream - The Big Clean
Join us for a rebroadcast of our 2021 Big Clean livestream . See a behind-the-scenes look at this exacting process and what cleaning in a museum setting entails.
Visit Monticello this winter!
Fully vaccinated guests are no longer required to wear facial coverings when outdoors at Monticello. All guests age 5 and up must continue to wear a face covering when indoors and when on shuttle buses. Learn more »
Monticello will be closed, Monday, January 17, 2022, due to inclement weather conditions.
Experience Monticello
New Podcasts and Videos
Favorite Quotes, Student Riots, U.F.O.s, and Dinner Politics
Stories and news from the worlds of Thomas Jefferson, the larger Monticello community, and the life of the Thomas Jefferson Foundation.
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.
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.
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.
New Ways to Experience Monticello
Check out all the ways you can experience Monticello.
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.