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.
Experience Monticello
Authentic history
Discover American stories together
Discover the world of Thomas Jefferson this summer at Monticello!
Nickel Tours
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Check out just some of what the Charlottesville area has to offer!
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Veteran Thomas Jefferson Interpreter Joins Monticello
After 26 years at Colonial Williamsburg, Bill Barker will join the Thomas Jefferson Foundation at Monticello in June.
Exhibit
The Life of Sally Hemings
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.
Must See Monticello
Top 6 things to do while visiting Monticello
See our list of the top 6 things to get into while visiting Jefferson’s little mountain.
Jul 13
Winemaking Workshop
Learn how to make your own—from harvest through fermentation to bottling—in this participatory workshop.
New for Summer 2019 - Pursuit of Happiness Hour
Join us on selected Friday evenings as we toast summer on the historic West Lawn of 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.
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.