
Special Event
July 4th at Monticello
Join us for the 60th Annual Independence Day Celebration and Naturalization Ceremony on Monticello's iconic West Lawn.
Beginning on May 29, guests are strongly encouraged but no longer required to wear facial coverings at Monticello. Learn more »
Join us for the 60th Annual Independence Day Celebration and Naturalization Ceremony on Monticello's iconic West Lawn.
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.
How have the words and ideas of the Declaration of Independence impacted human rights around the world?
Elizabeth Hemings was a powerful leader of an extensive ensslaved family that was ingrained in all parts of life at Monticello
One of the most famous African American women in U.S. history . . . and one of the least known.
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.
Visiting Jefferson’s house and the Monticello grounds engages the senses, stimulates the mind and provides a rewarding experience for all ages and interests.
See Monticello's stunning flower garden.
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.
ADDRESS:
931 Thomas Jefferson Parkway
Charlottesville, VA 22902
GENERAL INFORMATION:
(434) 984-9800