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Blog Archive: 7/2011

July 29, 2011

In the Trenches

Working at The Thomas Jefferson Center for Historic Plants would probably be a dream job for almost any horticulturalist; it certainly is for me. I love being a part of an organization that preserves the very spirit of one of America’s most dynamic and interesting founders. It is a feeling shared by many of my colleagues also. So, as I try to describe what it is I actually do here to friends, family, and patrons, I see a look of wonder in their eyes. I am often told how lucky I am and what a peaceful and relaxing job I must have. more »

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July 25, 2011

A Teenager’s View on Monticello’s Naturalization Ceremony

by McKenzie Nagle

“Indeed, we are blessed -- all of us -- to have had founders here in America who had the foresight to create a Constitution that gives us all the right to search for a better life. A life of dignity. A life of freedom.” - Muhtar Kent, Chairman and C.E.O. of the Coca-Cola Corporationmore »

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July 15, 2011

Archaeology on Mulberry Row – A Little History: Part 3

by Fraser D. Neiman

In the third and final posting this series, we’ll briefly consider how the intellectual legacies of the New Archaeology affect current archaeological practice and our approach to the reanalysis of Pi-Sunyer (part 1) and Kelso’s (part 2) finds on Mulberry Row.more »

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July 13, 2011

“Precious Blessings”

by Kristie Smeltzer

“my god! how little do my countrymen know what precious blessings they are in possession of, and which no other people on earth enjoy.” Thomas Jefferson in a letter to James Monroe, June 17, 1785 more »

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July 8, 2011

Archaeology on Mulberry Row – A Little History: Part 2

by Fraser D. Neiman

As we saw last time, Oriel Pi-Sunyer conducted the first serious archaeogical fieldwork on Mulberry Row in 1957. He relied on an excavation method called cross trenching, whose main goal was finding and exposing masonry foundations.more »

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July 6, 2011

July 4, 2011 Videos

by Monticello

Chances are that you weren't able to be with us for this year's Independence Day Celebration and Naturalization Ceremony at Monticello. Not to worry. NBC's Today Show and The Coca-Cola Company have made their coverage of this inspiring event available online. more »

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July 1, 2011

Jefferson-era Recipe: Eggplant

by Leni the Cook

Time for the July installment of our monthly series in which we post a recipe from The Virginia House-wife, a recipe book published in 1824 by Mary Randolph, kinswoman to Thomas Jefferson. Leni Sorensen, our African American Research Historian and a culinary historian of national repute, has once again made this month's dish and here we include her notes and pictures.more »

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