Monticello Voices

Join us on Tuesday, July 20, at 1:00 p.m. ET for an encore presentation of our popular livestream, “Monticello Voices.” Guides discuss Monticello’s history as a plantation, and share stories about the enslaved men, women, and children whose labor kept Thomas Jefferson’s 5,000-acre enterprise running.

[@AngelaHarrell-iz8js]

This made me sad. Very sad. And mad. Thank you for providing the information. I pray that all of the enslaved people are resting in the peace they so rightly deserve. What a terrible "man" Thomas Jerfferson was; I have no words.

[@eaglesbrockin3517]

Wonderful to hear true history of Jefferson and accompanying stories of the enslaved people that lived their lives, most of whom died at this plantation. I was saddened to see none of them even received as much as a named head stone upon death and burial. Thank you for the accurate history. Wished I had learned as a youngster. Thank you.

[@denisecaringer4726]

Excellent. Thank you all for this well-researched and heart-wrenching presentation.

[@workingman-xl6xh]

We always assume our founding fathers were all wealthy when they died. Learning that during Jefferson's life, he was in debt and even his slaves belonged to his debtors is a hidden fact of history. Every society has had slaves. That says a lot about humanity.

[@chelicees]

that was a strong woman

[@igorhemmings2507]

Hello,
I would like to know if there is a family tree of the Hemings family, to find out how the surname arrived in Brazil.
Thanks!

[@Rie_thefemalehustler]

Yes. I’m a Hemings