Pursuits of Knowledge
Exploring the enduring legacy of learning inspired by Thomas Jefferson.
Join us in this milestone year for our ongoing Pursuits of Knowledge series exploring the enduring legacy of curiosity, innovation, and learning inspired by Thomas Jefferson, and the people and paths that created the United States.
Monticello gratefully acknowledges the partnership of More Perfect in our 250th anniversary initiatives.
Upcoming Events
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Pursuits of Knowledge: Molly Beer on “For Love and Country in a Time of Revolution”
A conversation with Molly Beer to discuss her book, “For Love and Country in a Time of Revolution” -
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Pursuits of Knowledge: Andrew Burstein on “Being Thomas Jefferson: An Intimate History”
A conversation with Andrew Burstein to discuss his book, “Being Thomas Jefferson: An Intimate History.” -
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Pursuits of Knowledge: Beverly Gage on “This Land is Your Land: A Road Trip through U.S. History”
Join us in conversation with Beverly Gage to discuss her book, “This Land is Your Land: A Road Trip through U.S. History.” -
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Pursuits of Knowledge: James Traub on “The Cradle of Citizenship”
Join us in conversation with James Traub to discuss his book, “The Cradle of Citizenship: How Schools Can Help Save Our Democracy,” a devastating critique of our failure to prepare students for citizenship—and a roadmap to a better way.
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Marlene Daut & Julia Gaffield on "I Have Avenged America"
Join us in conversation with authors Marlene Daut & Julia GaffieldPast Event -
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Jill Lepore on We the People
In celebration of Constitution Day, join us on Monticello's iconic West Lawn for a conversation with best-selling author and Harvard professor Jill Lepore, discussing her new book We the People: A History of the U.S. Constitution.Past Event -
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Rick Atkinson on "The Fate of the Day"
Join Monticello in conversation with Rick Atkinson, discussing the second volume of his landmark American Revolution trilogy, where George Washington’s army fights on the knife edge between victory and defeat.Past Event -
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Louis Masur on "A Journey North"
Join us in conversation with Louis Masur, discussing his latest book and how it provides a fresh, intimate view of a storied friendship between two of America's founders—one that endured for fifty years—and the road trip that forged it.Past Event -
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Pursuits of Knowledge: Julia Gaffield on "I Have Avenged America"
A conversation with Julia Gaffield to discuss her book, "I Have Avenged America: Jean-Jacques Dessalines and Haiti’s Fight for Freedom."Past Event -
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Pursuits of Knowledge: Christopher Brown on Antislavery and the American Revolution
Join us in conversation with Christopher Brown for a program reconsidering the Revolution through the lens of antislavery thought and action.Past Event
