Online Exhibits
Explore several online exhibits related to Thomas Jefferson, his political career, the Monticello house and plantation, and role of slavery in his life and the life of the new nation.
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Virtual Tour of Monticello
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A Nation Divided: The Election of 1800
![Political cartoon showing an eagle attacking Jefferson as he is about to throw the U.S. Constitution onto a fire.]()
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Establishing a New Order of Things - Jefferson's First Year as President
![Painting of Thomas Jefferson as an older man with graying hair and wearing a dark coat with a brown fur collar.]()
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The Art of Citizenship
![A group of new citizens with hands on their hearts reciting the Pledge of Allegiance at Monticello.]()
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The Life of Sally Hemings
![A woman's dress form stands in front of projected shadows depicting Sally Hemings with birds flying off the dress and onto the screen.]()
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The Declaration of Independence Around the World
![Screenshot from Monticello's microsite, The Declaration of Independence Around the World.]()
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Paradox of Liberty Virtual Exhibition
![Bronze statue of Thomas Jefferson in front of a red wall covered in the names people enslaved at Monticello and other Jefferson plantations.]()
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The Life of James Hemings
![1796 inventory of Monticello kitchen utensils written out by James Hemings]()
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Self-guided Mobile Experiences
![Two young girls, one of them pointing emphatically, look at a smart phone held by one of their parents.]()
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Build Your Own Monticello
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