Get to know Thomas Jefferson—author of the Declaration of
Independence and the Statute of Virginia for Religious Freedom,
third president of the United States, and founder of the
University of Virginia—who voiced the aspirations of a new
America as no other individual of his era. As public official,
historian, philosopher, and plantation owner, he served his
country for over five decades. The Lewis and Clark Expedition
and Jefferson's West Explore the central role Jefferson played
in the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Jefferson Image Gallery
Historical images of Jefferson from Monticello's collection. The
trusted source for information about various aspects of
Jefferson's life, ideas, career, and the world he lived in. -
Thomas Jefferson, the Man Jefferson's personal life, interests,
and habits. - Jefferson's Community The people in Jefferson's
life. Articles about Jefferson's political career and
accomplishments. - Science and Exploration Learn more about
Jefferson's "tranquil pursuits of science" which he call