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Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello MenuSecondary Navigation Buy Tickets Plan Your Visit For Educators Donate Shop This is Monticello Home of the author of the Declaration of Independence . A World Heritage Site , historic house and plantation , museum , research institute , presidential library, and private, non-profit organization . Open Today – 8:30AM - 5:30PM More Hours Visit Monticello this spring! Helpful Tips See our hours » Directions to Monticello » Check out our Calendar of Events » All our tickets are available for sale online and advance purchase is recommended! Learn more Experience Monticello Calling all Kids! Summer Adventure Camps Join us for a ton of fun this summer with history, science, games, puzzles, crafts, gadgets, and more at our half-day camps in June and July. Scholarships available. Sign Up Iconic images and breathtaking vistas The Best Views at Monticello From the "nickel view" of the main house to Jefferson’s favorite outdoor reading spot. Find out more On Display Declaration of Independence See a rare engraving of the Declaration and learn more about how it went from the tip of Jefferson’s quill to an international icon of democracy. Learn More Latest Podcast The Life and "Happiness" of Martha Wayles Jefferson Jefferson described his marriage to his wife, Martha, as ten years spent "in unchequered happiness." While evidence points strong mutual affection, Martha Jefferson’s life had its share of tribulation and tragedy. Tune in! New Resource! Monticello Collections Database A rich and varied collection of objects including art, furnishings, personal items, books, and manuscripts. Explore the Collection An emotional experience The Life of Sally Hemings exhibit One of the most famous African American women in U.S. history . . . and one of the least known. Learn more Explore Thomas Jefferson And... Learn more about different facets of Thomas Jefferson’s life, achievements, and pursuits. Explore Livestream, May 7, 1:00 pm ET Thomas Jefferson’s Teachers In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, join us for a LIVE conversation with Thomas Jefferson, interpreted by Bill Barker, to discuss his various teachers and mentors that influenced his worldview and hopes for a new nation. Watch What’s Happening Step into the fascinating and complex world of Monticello, Thomas Jefferson’s mountaintop home and plantation. May Spring at Monticello Visit Now for Beautiful Blooms Learn more May 25 CHP May Open House View Events Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness Thomas Jefferson Get to know Thomas Jefferson—author of the Declaration of Independence and the Statute of Virginia for Religious Freedom, third president of the United States, and founder of the University of Virginia. Explore his life and legacies Thomas Jefferson ". . . the boisterous sea of liberty is never without a wave." -1820 An Architectural Icon The House and Gardens Monticello is the autobiographical masterpiece of Thomas Jefferson—designed and redesigned and built and rebuilt for more than forty years. Its gardens were a botanic showpiece, a source of food, and an experimental laboratory of ornamental and useful plants from around the world. Explore the House and Grounds online Thomas Jefferson "All my wishes end, where I hope my days will end, at Monticello." -1787 Slavery at Monticello Thomas Jefferson enslaved over six hundred people throughout his life. Learn about the men, women, and children who lived and labored on this plantation. Learn more Thomas Jefferson "... but this momentous question, like a fire bell in the night, awakened and filled me with terror." -1820 A Solid Foundation Research and Education Research and education is the beating heart of our work at Monticello. Learn more about our vibrant community of historians, scholars, archaeologists, educators, restoration and conservation teams, curators, librarians, and more. Learn more Thomas Jefferson "I cannot live without books" -1815 A Rich Gallery of Content Livestreams, Videos, and Podcasts Check out our regularly updated collection looking at all aspects of the worlds of Thomas Jefferson, the larger Monticello community, and the work of the Thomas Jefferson Foundation. Tune in Quoting Thomas Jefferson Real or imagined? Find a Jefferson Quote Here Thomas Jefferson is one of the most frequently quoted (and misquoted) figures in American history. Search this extensive collection of quotes by and about Thomas Jefferson—all fully verified and cited by the editors of the Papers of Thomas Jefferson: Retirement Series. Find a Quote ADDRESS: 931 Thomas Jefferson Parkway Charlottesville, VA 22902 GENERAL INFORMATION: (434) 984-9800 Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello Mapping Address Monticello 1050 Monticello Loop Charlottesville , VA 22902 General Information (434) 984-9800 THOMAS JEFFERSON FOUNDATION ® Helpful Links Hours of Operation Mailing Address Contact Us Get Email Updates Press About Jobs, Internships, and Volunteering Terms of Use & Privacy Policy World Heritage Site Site of Conscience Accessibility Livestreams, Videos, and Podcasts Connect Facebook Instagram Twitter Pinterest TripAdvisor YouTube Flickr monticello.org - Charlottesville VA Monticello and the University of Virginia in Charlottesville inscribed on the World Heritage List in 1987 United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization Secondary Navigation Buy Tickets Plan Your Visit For Educators Donate Shop Visit Plan Your Visit Buy Tickets Hours of Operation Directions & Parking Tips for Visiting Calendar of Events Special Rates and Discounts Food & Shopping Jefferson Vineyards Adult & School Groups Private Events The Saunders-Monticello Trail Family Friendly Activities Exhibits & Events Calendar of Events Livestreams, Videos, and Podcasts Blog Online Exhibits Monticello Magazine Exhibits at the Visitor Center Exhibits at the House Celebrating 100 Years Get Email Updates Thomas Jefferson Brief Biography of Jefferson The Declaration of Independence The Statute for Religious Freedom The University of Virginia Jefferson And... 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