The Jefferson Library is a gateway to information on Thomas Jefferson, Monticello, the people who lived and were enslaved on this and other Jefferson-related sites, and their legacy.

The Jefferson Library is open to public researchers by appointment only. Click here to make an appointment.

NEW! In 2026, we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. We invite you to view our new exhibit, Great Birthdays of Our Republic: Commemorating the Declaration of Independence, which features material from our archives celebrating our nation's previous "great birthdays": 1826, 1876, 1926, and 1976. You can find it on display in the library lobby through 2026. To learn more about Monticello's initiatives for the nation's 250th birthday, check out our website.

Research Databases

Access full-text journal articles, books, newspapers and more through our subscription databases.

Reference

Access our research guides and tutorials, or submit a question.

 

The Thomas Jefferson Foundation thanks The Joseph and Robert Cornell Memorial Foundation, the Estate of Jane Tarleton Smith Moore, the Estate of Rene A. Muller, and the many generous friends of the Jefferson Library for their ongoing support.