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THOMAS JEFFERSON'S MONTICELLO

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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.


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VISIT MONTICELLO THIS SUMMER!



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EXPERIENCE MONTICELLO


INDEPENDENCE DAY

MISTY COPELAND AT MONTICELLO'S JULY 4 CEREMONY

Ballerina and philanthropist Misty Copeland will be the keynote speaker for this
year's 62nd annual Independence Day Celebration and Naturalization Ceremony.

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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.

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SEE HOW IT WORKS

MONTICELLO'S SELF-OPERATING DOORS

Learn how Monticello staff operate the famous self-operating doors in the
Parlor.

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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.


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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.

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NEW RESOURCE!

MONTICELLO COLLECTIONS DATABASE

A rich and varied collection of objects including art, furnishings, personal
items, books, and manuscripts.

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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.

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EXPLORE

THOMAS JEFFERSON AND...

Learn more about different facets of Thomas Jefferson’s life, achievements, and
pursuits.

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LIVESTREAM: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12, 1 P.M. ET

CIVIC SEASON 2024

Join us for a Q&A with Monticello and Made By Us representatives on Civic
Season. We’ll provide a sneak peek of upcoming Civic Season events and discuss
how you can engage in our collective story!

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WHAT'S HAPPENING

Step into the fascinating and complex world of Monticello, Thomas Jefferson’s
mountaintop home and plantation.


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SUMMER AT MONTICELLO

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PLANTATION ARCHAEOLOGY WALKING TOUR

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Jul 4


NATURALIZATION CEREMONY AND JULY 4TH CELEBRATION

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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.

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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.


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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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