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Join us for a live Q&A with Thomas Jefferson, interpreted by Bill Barker, discussing Jefferson’s voluminous correspondence, important letters he wrote on difficult or sensitive issues, and some of the interesting letters he received.
Stories and news from the worlds of Thomas Jefferson, the larger Monticello community, and the life of the Thomas Jefferson Foundation.
These small-group house tours, which include the Dome Room, offer visitors an intimate look at how the holidays were celebrated in Jefferson's time, plus the rare opportunity to experience Monticello after dark.
On its way to mailboxes and now online, shop the pages of our latest holiday catalog.
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.
From the "nickel view" of the main house to Jefferson's favorite outdoor reading spot.
How have the words and ideas of the Declaration of Independence impacted human rights around the world?
One of the most famous African American women in U.S. history . . . and one of the least known.
Visiting Jefferson’s estate engages the senses, stimulates the mind and provides a rewarding experience for all ages and interests.
There are several ways to celebrate the holidays with Monticello. Explore our offerings and make your plans to join us on the mountaintop this season.
In this virtual talk, scholar Holly Cowan Shulman discusses how Quaker Dolley Payne became the slave-holding Dolley Madison.
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.
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.
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.