Tips for visiting
Top 6 things to do at Monticello
Create a memorable experience in just a few short hours.
Experience Monticello
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.
A personal perspective
Ta-Nehisi Coates and Gayle King at Monticello
CBS This Morning's Gayle King interviews award-winning author Ta-Nehisi Coates about his newly-released book.
“a Monticello garden in a bite.”
The new Monticello Farm Table café and Alice Waters
The New York Times on renowned chef Alice Waters's effort to lead a food revolution at Thomas Jefferson's historic home.
One house. Many stories.
Discover authentic American stories together
Discover the worlds of 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.
What's Happening
Visiting Jefferson’s estate engages the senses, stimulates the mind and provides a rewarding experience for all ages and interests.
Tips for Visiting
Experience Fall at Monticello
View the varied and rich colors of fall at Monticello and enjoy some of our most popular programs.
Oct 26
Let's Go Cook Chocolate
Take a delicious journey back in time and around the globe to discover the story of chocolate.
Nov 3
Jefferson in Paris: A Musical Afternoon
Join us for an afternoon of the music Jefferson would have heard while living in Paris.
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.
Monticello
One of the South's Best
"Thomas Jefferson’s astounding home and gardens reflect his skills as an architect and gardener, not to mention his boundless curiosity." - Southern Living Magazine
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.