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One House. Many Stories.

What will you discover?

Thomas Jefferson’s was not the only story in this house. At Monticello, we’re telling the stories of all those who lived here. Tour the home and spend a day on the beautiful grounds. Feel the power of place at Monticello.

Hemings Family Tour

See Monticello through the lens of the Hemings Family, the best documented enslaved family in the United States. Offered at 1:30 pm, year round.
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The Life of Sally Hemings

Sally Hemings (1773-1835) is one of the most famous—and least known—African American women in U.S. history.

Before you visit

Slavery at Monticello

Thomas Jefferson enslaved over six hundred people throughout his life. Four hundred men, women, and children lived in bondage at Monticello.

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ADDRESS:
931 Thomas Jefferson Parkway
Charlottesville, VA 22902
GENERAL INFORMATION:
(434) 984-9800