Architecture
Articles about Jefferson's architectural interests, influences, and accomplishments.
Thomas Jefferson Encyclopedia
The trusted source for information on Thomas Jefferson and his world with more than 1,100 articles written by Monticello's researchers and scholars.
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![Monticello's West Front with the sun reflecting off the semicircular window just below the house's dome.]()
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![A modern-day map of Jefferson's travels in England, France, Italy, Germany.]()
Places
Articles about places Jefferson personally visited, places he showed an interest in, and places with a Monticello connection.
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![Framed engraving of the Declaration by John Binns (1819) feature a ring of 16 small portraits of various Founders]()
Politics
Articles on Jefferson's political career and public life.
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Science & Exploration
Articles on Jefferson's lifelong interest in science, exploration, and technology written by Monticello researchers and scholars.
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![A modern-day portrait of Thomas Jefferson in early 19-century attire with a speech bubble next to his head that says, "I said what?!"]()
Spurious Quotations
A list of false and inaccurate quotations frequently attributed to Thomas Jefferson.
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Declaration of Independence PaperEncyclopedia -
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Declaration of Independence DeskEncyclopedia -
![Engraving of the painting depicting Jefferson and the Committee of Five presenting the Declaration to the Continental Congress]()
Declaration of Independence by Trumbull (Engraving)Encyclopedia -
![Framed engraving of the Declaration by John Binns (1819) feature a ring of 16 small portraits of various Founders]()
Declaration of Independence Printings and EngravingsEncyclopedia -
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Fourth of JulyEncyclopedia -
![A view of Jefferson's Cabinet office focusing on his writing arrangement of revolving desk with Polygraph, chair with candlesticks, bench, and revolving stand.]()
Cabinet (Room)Encyclopedia -
![Elevation drawing by John Neilson of the University of Virginia's Rotunda show the wings and two of the Pavilions.]()
Genesis of the University of VirginiaEncyclopedia -
![Detail from the newspaper where Madison Hemings's recollections were first printed, titled "Life Among the Lowly / Number 1 / Madison Hemings".]()
Recollections of Madison Hemings (1873)Encyclopedia -
![The top of a newspaper article about Peter Fossett, entitled "Once the Slave of Thomas Jefferson," that features a drawing of Fossett's face along with vignettes illustrating moments recounted in his recollections.]()
Recollections of Peter FossettEncyclopedia -
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Death of General Montgomery in the Attack of Quebec (Engraving)Encyclopedia -
![Elevation drawing by John Neilson of the University of Virginia's Rotunda show the wings and two of the Pavilions.]()
Construction of the University, 1817-1826Encyclopedia -
![1024px Surrender of Lord Cornwallis]()
Surrender of Lord Cornwallis at Yorktown (Painting)Encyclopedia -
![1782 version of the Seal of the United States; drawing by Walter Manton for Department of State publication: The Seal of the United States: How it was developed and adopted, by Gaillard Hunt, 1892; public domain.]()
Seal of the United StatesEncyclopedia -
![Closeup of Pursuit of Happiness from the Stone engraving of the Declaration of Independence; image courtesy National Archives; Public Domain]()
Pursuit of HappinessEncyclopedia -
![Allegorical painting of the goddess Liberty holding cup to an eagle while an American flag flies in the background and the broken trappings of monarcy lie at her feet.]()
Liberty in the Form of the Goddess of Youth (Engraving)Encyclopedia -
![A Bill for Establishing Religious Freedom, printed for the Consideration of the People, 1779. Reproduction of broadside. Courtesy of the trustees of the Boston Public Library]()
Andrew TribbleEncyclopedia -
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George WytheEncyclopedia -
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Benjamin RandolphEncyclopedia -
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Notable Comments on Jefferson - 20th CenturyEncyclopedia -
![Statue of Thomas Jefferson in the Jefferson Memorial in Washington, DC.]()
Jefferson in Popular CultureEncyclopedia -
![A collection of recreated Native American artifacts, including round leather shields with images, pipes, leggings, a bow and arrows, and other various weapons.]()
Jefferson and Native AmericansEncyclopedia -
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Benjamin BannekerEncyclopedia -
![Portrait of Aaron Burr by John Vanderlyn, showing the then Vice President in a side view looking to his left, balding with slightly graying hair, wearing a dark coat and a high-collared white shirt tied round with a fine white neckerchief.]()
Aaron BurrEncyclopedia
