January 23
Julia Gaffield on I Have Avenged America: Jean-Jacques Dessalines and Haiti’s Fight for Freedom
“.... knowledge is power, ... knowledge is safety, ... knowledge is happiness”
-Thomas Jefferson to George Ticknor, 1817
Join us 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.
Food and beverages, including award-winning Jefferson Vineyards wine, will be available for purchase. Learn more about each event below.
Learn more about each event below or buy tickets here »
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February
Speaker information coming soon!
March 5
Molly Beer on For Love and Country in a Time of Revolution
April 21
Andrew Burstein on Being Thomas Jefferson: An Intimate History
May 19
Beverly Gage on This Land is Your Land: A Road Trip through U.S. History
June 23
James Traub on The Cradle of Citizenship: How Schools Can Help Save Our Democracy
