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Visit Monticello, the mountaintop estate of Thomas Jefferson, the author of the Declaration of Independence and the third president of the United States. Explore his life, legacy, architecture, gardens, slavery, and more online or in person.
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ADDRESS: 931 Thomas Jefferson Parkway Charlottesville, VA...
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Monticello and the University of Virginia in Charlottesville...
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Monticello is the autobiographical masterpiece of Thomas...
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Visit Monticello, the historic mountaintop estate of Thomas Jefferson, and explore his life, architecture, and slavery. Choose from various ticket options, guided tours, and special events to experience the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Monticello (/ ˌ m ɒ n t ɪ ˈ tʃ ɛ l oʊ / MON-tih-CHEL-oh) was the primary plantation of Thomas Jefferson, a Founding Father, author of the Declaration of Independence, and the third president of the United States, who began designing Monticello after inheriting land from his father at age 14.
Monticello is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a national treasure that reveals the personality and philosophy of its creator, Thomas Jefferson. Learn about its history, design, gardens, inventions and the paradox of slavery at this iconic estate in Virginia.
Learn how to plan your visit to Monticello, the historic estate of Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States. Find out about tickets, tours, exhibits, gardens, slavery, and more.
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Monticello is a historic site and museum in Charlottesville, Virginia, where you can explore the life and legacy of Thomas Jefferson. Find out how to buy tickets, choose tours, get directions, and enhance your visit with apps, guides, and more.
A rich and varied collection of objects including art, furnishings, personal items, books, and manuscripts from Monticello's collections. Discover the architecture, rooms, and furnishings of Thomas Jefferson's Monticello, the only presidential house in the US named as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
