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 …

In 1987, Monticello and the nearby University of Virginia, also designed by Jefferson, were together designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The United States nickel has featured a depiction of …

No other home in the United States more accurately reflects the personality of its owner than Monticello, Thomas Jefferson's architectural masterpiece and beloved mountaintop home. Monticello is the only …

Monticello serves as not only a tribute to the founding father and third U.S. President but also as an example of Jeffersonian architecture. Although the founding father designed other buildings, …

Aug 13, 2010 · Known for spending lavishly on books, wine and, above all else, his beloved Monticello, Jefferson left his heirs under a small mountain of debt when he died on July 4, 1826.

Oct 30, 2024 · Discover Monticello, Thomas Jefferson's architectural masterpiece, blending Palladian principles with American identity. Explore its design, materiality, and lasting influence on early …

Monticello, the home of Thomas Jefferson, located in south-central Virginia, U.S., about 2 miles (3 km) southeast of Charlottesville. Constructed between 1768 and 1809, it is one of the finest examples of …

Explore Thomas Jefferson's extraordinary achievements and complex legacy by visiting and touring Monticello, one of the most popular Virginia historical sites, just outside Charlottesville.

The early phase of Monticello’s construction was largely completed by 1771. Jefferson left both Monticello and the United States in 1784 when he accepted an appointment as America Minister to …

President Thomas Jefferson sent a letter to Congress on January 18, 1803 from his home, Monticello. In this letter he asked for $2,500 to finance a trek to the American West - up the Missouri River to the …