Inspired by Jefferson's legendary dinner parties—where great minds gathered to exchange ideas over food and drink—Monticello's Feast of Reason is an engaging program that encourages conversations about civics over a meal using prompts and questions provided by our conversation card deck.
Join us at Monticello for an evening on the mountain, Fridays and Saturdays this June - October. Take our new guided Founding Friends, Founding Foes Tour of the house that explores the complicated relationship between Thomas Jefferson and John Adams and the tumultuous politics surrounding the founding of the United States. Round out the evening with a Feast of Reason.
Thomas Jefferson understood that conversations about society, politics, and community shape civic life in the United States. He hosted dinners known for stunning food and sparkling conversation, and this kit is modeled after that spirit. This conversation card deck features prompts and questions to hold an engaging dinner conversation with friends or family. And check out our the Friends & Foes Edition, inspired by our new Founding Friends, Founding Foes Tour.
