Piecing Together History
Every object at Monticello tells a story
Monticello's First Kitchen
Archaeologists discover evidence of equipment needed for French cuisine.
The Culinary Legacy of James Hemings
An enslaved chef de cuisine, trained in Paris.
Making the Most of Your Monticello Visit
Insider tips from our Manager of House Tours
The Waters Effect
A food icon inspires Monticello’s approach to farm, garden and table
Eat Your Greens
Tennis ball lettuce was a favorite of Thomas Jefferson.
Jon Meacham Elected Chair of TJF Board
A Pulitzer Prize-winning historian becomes chairman of the Thomas Jefferson Foundation.
Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing
A video by ESPN’s The Undefeated features Grammy-nominated musician Aloe Blacc.
William Short’s Traveling Case
A new acquisition
When Tom (may have) Met George
Thomas Jefferson’s complicated relationship with George Washington.
Leaving His Mark
The story behind Jefferson's personal motto.
Jefferson Said It
A famous quotation describes Jefferson's soaring ambitions for the University of Virginia.
An Eye for Detail
Conserving the Window, Door and Fireplace Friezes in Monticello’s Parlor
The Big Clean
Cleaning a 200-year-old, 11,000-square-foot house is a serious undertaking.
The Latest for Your Library
Monticello publishes a new book. Plus, a historian's recommended reading.
Electronic Field Trips
Students from across the globe are now able to come to Monticello virtually.
Spreading the Word
Engaging a global audience in Jefferson’s ideas.