Architectural side of Thomas Jefferson.

The first exhibition to examine the design evolution of Thomas Jefferson's Virginia home traces the chronological developments in a design and building program of one of the prime examples of neoclassical architecture in the U.S. It features more than 30 of Jefferson's original drawings and manuscripts, along with archival prints, rare books, and other artifacts from public and private collections, many of which never have been displayed before.

HIstorically revered as a statesman and politician, Jefferson also was a brilliant architect and urban planner. Monticello (meaning "little mountain" in Italian) widely is considered one of this country's greatest architectural treasures. It is the only American home that ever was named to the UNESCO World Heritage List, along...