Return to Monticello

After Thomas Jefferson's retirement from public life, his daughter Martha Jefferson Randolph faced a complex transition back to Monticello. While Jefferson embraced his return to private life, focusing on his farms, gardens, library, and family in Albemarle County, Martha experienced both opportunities and challenges. This chapter examines the contrasting impacts of Jefferson's retirement on their lives, highlighting the shifting dynamics within the household and the broader implications for historical understanding.

Kierner, C. A. (2012). Return to Monticello. Martha Jefferson Randolph, Daughter of Monticello, 142–173. https://doi.org/10.5149/9780807882504_kierner.9