Livestreams, Aug. 4 & 5
Visiting Monticello, Then and Now
Join us for two livestreams on visiting Monticello, one featuring Thomas Jefferson (as interpreted by Bill Barker).
Monticello is Open!
Guests will find enhanced safety measures and a redesigned, family-friendly experience. Learn more »
Experience Monticello
New Book!
"In the Hands of the People" by Jon Meacham
New York Times best-selling author Jon Meacham presents selections from Jefferson’s writings on government and citizenship.
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.
Special Virtual Event
July 4 at Monticello
Join us at 11 a.m. EDT for a special virtual July 4th commemoration with Pulitzer Prize-winning historians Annette Gordon-Reed and Jon Meacham, and Chef José Andrés.
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.
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.