Special Event
July 4th at Monticello
Join us for the 60th Annual Independence Day Celebration and Naturalization Ceremony on Monticello's iconic West Lawn.
Visit Monticello this summer!
Beginning on May 29, guests are strongly encouraged but no longer required to wear facial coverings at Monticello. Learn more »
Experience Monticello
Livestream, June 30, 1 pm, ET
A Day in the Life of Thomas Jefferson
Join us for a live Q&A with Thomas Jefferson, interpreted by Bill Barker, discussing Jefferson’s daily routines and how the work of enslaved people made Jefferson’s lifestyle possible.
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?
New Podcast Episode
Elizabeth Hemings: Matriarch of the Hemings Family
Elizabeth Hemings was a powerful leader of an extensive ensslaved family that was ingrained in all parts of life at 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.
Virtual Exhibition
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.
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.
This Month
Gardens in Bloom
See Monticello's stunning flower garden.
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.