2010
Ongoing this month:
Special Events
Nov. 6
Notice: Parts of House closed in the afternoonBecause of preparations for special events, some rooms of Monticello will be closed in the afternoons of Friday, October 15, and Saturday, November 6. The last unabridged house tour begins at 1:30 p.m. House tours will run on an abbreviated basis at a reduced admission price until 4 p.m.;the grounds will close at 5 p.m. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.
Nov. 9
Book launch::When London Was Capital of AmericaBenjamin Franklin secretly loved London more than Philadelphia: it was simply the most exciting place to be in the British empire. And in the decade before the outbreak of the American Revolution, thousands of his fellow colonists flocked to the Georgian city in its first big wave of American visitors. At the very point of political rupture, mother country and colonies were socially and culturally closer than ever before. In this first-ever portrait of eighteenth-century London as the capital of America, author and editor Julie Flavell interweaves the stories of the colonial visitors with new research on the colonial community in London, re-creating the famous city’s heyday as the centre of an empire that encompassed North America and the West Indies. The talk begins at 4 at Monticello's Jefferson Library followed by a reception and booksigning at 5. The talk is free, but space is limited. Please e-mail to register.
Nov. 13
Vinegar Making WorkshopVinegar was an integral ingredient in various Jefferson-family recipes, and there’s more to vinegar, translated literally as “sour wine,” than salad dressing. Most people are unaware of the rich traditions of using vinegar in cooking, as a food preservative, and even as a wholesome beverage. As well, making vinegar at home is quite simple. Join wine-maker and master chef Gabriele Rausse in reviewing the basic principles of vinegar-making, and then learn how to use it in preparing vegetables and meat and in concocting delicious aromatized dressings. This workshop is two hours long. Meets at Thomas Jefferson Visitor Center, 9:30 a.m. $10.
Nov. 30
Book Launch: The Women Jefferson LovedVirginia Scharff, professor of history and director of the Center for the Southwest at the University of New Mexico and the author of several scholarly works and textbooks, breaks down the barrier between Jefferson's public and private histories to offer an intriguing new portrait as seen by some of the most important people in his life. These diverse women included Jane Randolph, Martha Jefferson, Sally Hemings, Jefferson's daughters, and his granddaughters. This new one-volume biography reveals how they shaped Jefferson's life, his ideas, and his vision for the nation. Talk begins at 4pm. Reception to follow. Books available for purchase and signing at 5pm. At Monticello's Jefferson Library. The event is free, but space is limited. Please e-mail to register.
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