Black Family History Symposium
Free; registration required
Events Calendar
Black History Month at Monticello
In honor of Black History Month, we've compiled our upcoming events and resources that share the history of Monticello’s enslaved community and their descendants.
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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." -
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Black Family History Symposium
Join our Getting Word African American History Department at the Jefferson School Heritage Center in Charlottesville, Virginia -
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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. -
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Black History Month Archaeology Open House
Join us for an Archaeology open house celebrating Black History Month. -
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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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Spring Open House and Plant Sales at CHP
Celebrate spring with a visit to Monticello’s plant nursery, the Center for Historic Plants, set within inspiring display gardens in their full spring glory. Shop for plants, enjoy guided garden tours, and ask our knowledgeable staff your gardening questions. -
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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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Spring Open House and Plant Sales at CHP
Celebrate spring with a visit to Monticello’s plant nursery, the Center for Historic Plants, set within inspiring display gardens in their full spring glory. Shop for plants, enjoy guided garden tours, and ask our knowledgeable staff your gardening questions. -
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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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Juneteenth
Celebrate Juneteenth by exploring information about Monticello’s enslaved community and their descendants, local Charlottesville events, and special programming.-
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