Jefferson's Attitudes Toward Slavery
Thomas Jefferson called slavery a “moral depravity” and a “hideous blot,” but continued to hold human beings as property his entire adult life.
The Practice of Slavery at Monticello
Although he made some legislative attempts against slavery and at times bemoaned its existence, Jefferson also profited directly from the institution of slavery.
The Business of Slavery at Monticello
Jefferson profited not just by the crops and products produced by his enslaved laborers but also from the value of the slaves themselves.
Online Exhibition - Paradox of Liberty: Slavery at Jefferson's Monticello
How could the author of the Declaration of the Independence own slaves? How could twenty percent of the population of the new United States, founded on the principles of liberty and equality, live in bondage? What was life like for enslaved people in the early republic?
Videos about Slavery at Monticello
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"Some visitors think we're trying to knock Jefferson off his pedestal" - A Guide's Perspective
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"Picturing Mulberry Row" - A short video about Monticello's main plantation street
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Overseers and Violence at Monticello
Livestreams on Interpreting Slavery at Monticello
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LIVE with Bill Barker: Intrerpting Slavery at Monticello. Aired on June 16, 2020
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LIVE with Niya Bates, Gayle Jessup White, and Brandon Dillard - Interpreting Slavery at Monticello. Aired on June 17, 2020.