C-SPAN's American History TV will air two Monticello programs on Saturday, August 15. After airing on C-SPAN3, the programs will be available to watch on C-SPAN’s website.

Jefferson, Lafayette & the French Revolution - 2:30 p.m.

Thomas Jefferson and the Marquis de Lafayette -- portrayed by Monticello’s Bill Barker and Colonial Williamsburg’s Mark Schneider-- discuss the French Revolution, the alliance between their nations and their personal friendship.

 

Interpreting Thomas Jefferson & Slavery - 3:15 p.m.

Thomas Jefferson interpreter Bill Barker and Monticello’s Historic Interpretation Manager, Brandon Dillard, discuss how depictions of both slavery and Jefferson’s life have changed over recent decades.

 

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