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Monticello: Monticello Design and Decor
Discusses the creativity that was put into the design of Monticello, as well as all of the great inventions throughout the house.
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Monticello: Brief Biography of Thomas Jefferson
Monticello.org provides a brief but detailed biography of Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826 CE), 3rd President of the United States and author of the Declaration of Independence.
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The Thomas Jefferson Memorial Foundation: Monticello: House & Gardens
This site from the Thomas Jefferson Memorial Foundation features the architectural features of Monticello, including a floor plan of the house.
Read Works
Read Works: Architecture: Monticello Jefferson's Masterpiece
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the architecture of Monticello, Thomas Jefferson's home. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Black Past
Black Past: Hemings, Sally
This brief encyclopedia entry tells a little about Sally Hemings and her relationship with Thomas Jefferson.
Curated OER
National Park Service: Journey Through Hallowed Ground
At this site from National Park System you can meander through Virginia's Piedmont and view beautiful landscapes and buildings while learning the history of the area. This trail is the result of many organizations working together to...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Jefferson, Monticello
How much do you know about Monticello, Thomas Jefferson's home? Find out by answering this four-question multiple-choice quiz. Check each answer before moving to the next question. Hints are available for each question.
Library of Congress
Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. Congress: Thomas Jefferson
Here, at this site from the Library of Congress, you will find a brief, but informative, biography on Thomas Jefferson. Also included are a picture and a bibliography of readings on Jefferson.
Patsy Stevens
Garden of Praise: Thomas Jefferson
This site from Garden of Praise is written for the K-3 student. It gives basic information but also provides additional sites for more in-depth study.
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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Va: Monticello (Thomas Jefferson House)
Mansion of President Thomas Jefferson.
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Monticello Explorer
Provides excellent 3-D views of Thomas Jefferson's home Monticello. Explore the plantation, take a tour of the main house, and discover what Jefferson's life was like living there.