Guard the Future by Saving the Past

"the rising generation are to be . . . the sole guardians of the principles we deliver over to them."
–Thomas Jefferson to Samuel Knox, February 12, 1810

Make Your Gift Now!

 

Liberty and equality

The ideas that defined a nation and changed the world

The Declaration Around the World – See how the words and ideas in the Declaration of Independence inspired the fight for human rights the world.
Watch this Video
The Legacy of the Declaration – Monticello’s Manager of Historic Interpretation Brandon Dillard discusses what this document meant, what made it revolutionary, and how successive generations have sought to realize the promise of its ringing words. 
 

Matching Gift and Volunteer Grant information provided by
Powered by Double the Donation
 

Not ready to give just yet? Join our mailing list and follow the good things we do!

Education and Research at Monticello

Uncoverning and Sharing History

Watch this Video
Monticello Digital Offerings for Students and Educators. When students can't come to Monticello, we bring Monticello to them with two dynamic and engaging virtual programs.
Monticello's Lucky Penny. How a small find by Monticello's Archaeologists revealed a lot about life for the enslaved workers at Jefferson's plantation home.

ADDRESS:
931 Thomas Jefferson Parkway
Charlottesville, VA 22902
GENERAL INFORMATION:
(434) 984-9800