News Releases

Applications are now open for the Robert H. Smith International Center for Jefferson Studies (ICJS) fellowship program, including two newly developed cohorts of fellows: the Semester Cohorts and Yearlong Hybrid Cohorts.

Monticello is pleased to announce the selection of Edward L. Ayers as the 2026 Fritz and Claudine Kundrun Fellow at the Robert H. Smith International Center for Jefferson Studies.

The Thomas Jefferson Foundation, the private, nonprofit organization that owns and operates Monticello, has received a lead $1 million grant from the Carnegie Corporation of New York to strengthen civic learning and engagement through museums, historic sites, and cultural institutions across the United States.

The Thomas Jefferson Foundation announce the launch of a new initiative: Declaration Book Club. Created with support from More Perfect, this engaging three-part reading and discussion tool kit is designed for learners of all ages to delve into the enduring principles of the Declaration of Independence and their relevance today.

Food Network star Chef Marc Murphy to headline inaugural programming on June 26 and 27

Opportunities to participate at Monticello, the Virginia Museum of History & Culture in Richmond, and South Street Brewery in downtown Charlottesville

Special preview of Burns’s upcoming documentary, The American Revolution, and panel discussion at Piedmont Virginia Community College on July 3

New tour will explore the friendship and conflict between Thomas Jefferson and John Adams that shaped our nation’s founding.

This summer, Monticello will host its largest ever Civic Season, the nationwide initiative started by Made By Us to engage individuals in a deeper understanding of constitutional democracy, historical preservation, and civic responsibility between Juneteenth and Independence Day.

On April 11, the University of Virginia and the Thomas Jefferson Foundation at Monticello will present their highest honors, the 2025 Thomas Jefferson Foundation Medals, to a trio of national luminaries in the areas of Architecture, Citizen Leadership, and Law.

The Thomas Jefferson Foundation, the private, nonprofit organization that owns and operates Monticello, announced new leadership for its Board of Trustees as of January 2025. Molly Hardie was named chair of the board, and Michelynn Woodard as vice chair. Monticello also welcomed five new trustees from across the nation.