In the summer of 1774 Jefferson retreated to Monticello and wrote a secret plea meant to avert disputes with the British — a ...

When British forces under Benedict Arnold sailed up the James River to invade Virginia, Thomas Jefferson, then Governor, hesitated and then fled. Years later he returned to power and became president.

The initiative outlines how Monticello will work toward its goals of creating space for learning, history, and connection.

A National Invitation to Revisit America's Founding Ideals and Reflect on Their Meaning Today CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., July 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Monticello and More Perfect are proud to announce the ...

Three first-year students recently took the Thomas Jefferson Foundation up on its offer. Here are their stories.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. -- Situated on a mountain top outside Charlottesville, Virginia, is Monticello, a 5,000 acre plantation that was Thomas Jefferson's beloved home. Jefferson was not only the author ...

History buffs will love discovering this fairytale town, tucked in the mountains, that showcases unique hunting clubs and ...

The Thomas Jefferson Foundation, the private nonprofit that owns and operates Monticello, has announced the appointment of Jane Kamensky, PhD, as the new president at Monticello. Kamensky will assume ...

It’s a well-known story. In April of 1775, an American patriot receives intelligence communicated by lantern light and travels on horseback from Charlestown to Lexington, Massachusetts, to warn his ...

Thomas Jefferson owned more than 600 slaves over the course of his life resulting in a more complete picture of the third ...

Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello was hit by a ransomware attack this week that knocked out the historic home’s electronic systems. The attack was discovered Tuesday, and since then Monticello has not ...

Jefferson's tale of an encounter with a stranger sparked a saying that became pretty popular in the 19th century.