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Jefferson and Monticello Lecture Series
Mondays, March 10 - May 5, 2008, 7:00-9:00 p.m. at the Unversity of Virginia.
Thomas Jefferson requested that only three of his many accomplishments be noted on his tombstone. We'll find out what he most wanted to be remembered for and lots more in this nine week exploration of his life, work and hobbies. We'll explore his broad interests and the extraordinary activities that have made him an enduring American legend. We'll journey into his life, his politics, his family, his plantation, his free and enslaved mountaintop community, as well as his world-famous home.
The lecturers for this course are all members of the Monticello professional staff, whose research and expertise mark them as leading authorities on various aspects of Jefferson and his legacy. A highlight of the course will be a special spring evening on the mountaintop hosted by Thomas Jefferson Foundation President, Daniel P. Jordan which will include a special after-hours tour of Monticello (including rooms not normally open to the public) and a reception on the North Terrace.
Sessions and Lecturers
Jefferson and the Pursuit of HappinessDaniel P. Jordan, Ph.D., President of the Thomas Jefferson Foundation
Jefferson's Enlightenment Imagination
Gaye Wilson, Research Historian
Slavery at Monticello
Lucia C. Stanton, Shannon Research Historian
The Gardens of Monticello
Peter J. Hatch, Director of Gardens and Grounds
The Political Jefferson
Andrew O'Shaughnessy, Ph.D., Saunders Director of the Smith International Center for Jefferson Studies
Archaeology at Monticello
Fraser Neiman, Ph.D., Director of Archaeology
Restoration at Monticello
Robert Self, Architectural Conservator
The Collections at Monticello
Susan R. Stein, Gilder Curator and Vice President for Museum Programs
Evening Tour and Reception at Monticello
(special early time - 6:00 p.m.)
Registration and Schedule Information
To Register call 434-982-5313Schedule #: NCSS 058
Dates/Time: Mondays, March 10 - May 5, 2008, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Location: TBD
Noncredit: $110