Primary Sources

Documents, oral histories, and more

No Shutdown for Monticello!

Monticello is a nonprofit that operates independently with the support of visitors like you. We remain open during the government shutdown. For details, check our Hours of Operation. We look forward to seeing you.

Jefferson Quotes and Documents

A guide for excellent online collections of Jefferson's writings and manuscripts.

Getting Word African American Oral History Project

Getting Word preserves the histories of Monticello’s enslaved families and their descendants and includes over 100 interviews with participants.

Memoirs from Monticello's Enslaved Community

Read first-person accounts from several people enslaved at Monticello

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