Jefferson was Monticello's architect. But many of its finest architectural features -- including this lovely Elliptical Arch in Monticello's Library -- were realized by two highly skilled joiners, James Dinsmore, a hired worker, and John Hemmings, who was enslaved at Monticello. | Thomas Jefferson's Monticello

"I remember the interior of that cabin" - Finding a Lost Diary Monticello's curators use a recently discovered diary entry describing the interior of slave dwelling occupied by John and Priscilla Hemmings at Monticello. | Thomas Jefferson's Monticello

Explore Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello, a historic getaway with gardens, views, and history, just a short drive away. | Thomas Jefferson's Monticello

Explore Thomas Jefferson's Monticello on a Behind the Scenes Tour! | Thomas Jefferson's Monticello | Facebook

Plan your spring getaway to Monticello, Thomas Jefferson’s historic mountaintop home in Charlottesville, Virginia. Don’t miss our engaging tours, thousands of beautiful blooms, stunning mountain views, award-winning wine at Jefferson Vineyards, and much more. | Thomas Jefferson's Monticello