At Monticello, we talked to Ken Burns, who was giving a preview of his upcoming PBS documentary on the American Revolution.

"There is nothing more beautiful, moving and hopeful," documentary filmmaker Ken Burns said Friday as he welcomed America's ...

The folks at Monticello are launching a book club aimed at reminding us that we once sought to overthrow would-be kings.

On July 4, 1826, 50 years to the day after the Declaration of Independence was adopted, Adams and Jefferson both died. While today is celebrated as Independence Day in America, key figures Adams and ...

As today marks July 4th, it's a fitting time to reflect on a remarkable event in American history that unfolded on this very ...

Today, the United States celebrates the anniversary of its independence from Great Britain.  Independence Day, also known as ...

Monticello, a charming town in Wright County, has transformed from a small settlement to a thriving community, known for its annual River Fest and a robust retail scene.

When Thomas Jefferson and James Madison made an early-summer tour of the Northeast, they became closer friends while seeking ...

The statue was unveiled at the Jefferson County courthouse Wednesday. Republicans disappear from Congress as Mike Johnson ...

Almost 35 years ago, Sally Hemings and her enslaver Thomas Jefferson were reportedly sealed in posthumous marriage in a ...

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis unveiled a statue of Thomas Jefferson depicting him drafting the Declaration of Independence at a ...

The state launched its semiquincentennial festivities Wednesday in Jefferson County, unveiling a statue of Thomas Jefferson ...