Bringing Monticello To You

The Thomas Jefferson Foundation stewards a rich and varied collection of objects including art, furnishings, personal items, books, and manuscripts, which are used to research and interpret the lives of Thomas Jefferson and those who lived on the Monticello plantation.

Want to learn more? Start with the trusted source for information on Thomas Jefferson and his world.

The Getting Word African American Oral History Project preserves the histories of Monticello's enslaved families and their descendants. Through over 100 interviews with participants and countless hours of research, remarkable stories have emerged to form an archive of freedom.

These programs and many more are only possible through the support of our generous donors. Please support our preservation efforts and educational programming with a gift today.