We the People: A History of the U.S. Constitution
Join Jill Lepore on September 17th, 2025, in a "Pursuits of Knowledge" conversation on her book, We the People: A History of the U.S. Constitution.
Some ICJS programs are offered in a hybrid format, with in-person and online attendance opportunities. We look forward to welcoming you to our programs! Virtual programs at the ICJS are free, unless specified otherwise. In-person programs, while also free unless specified otherwise, may require advanced registration. See individual event pages for details.
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2025 Programs
The Fate of the Day: The War for America, Fort Ticonderoga to Charleston, 1777-1780
Join Rick Atkinson on October 22nd, 2025, for a "Pursuits of Knowledge" conversation on his book, The Fate of the Day: The War for America, Fort Ticonderoga to Charleston, 1777-1780.
Before the Movement: The Hidden History of Civil Rights
Join Dylan Penningroth on November 11th, 2025, in a "Pursuits of Knowledge" conversation on his book, Before the Movement: The Hidden History of Civil Rights.
A Journey North: Jefferson, Madison and the Forging of a Friendship
Join Louis Masur on December 10th, 2025, for a "Pursuits of Knowledge" conversation on his book, A Journey North: Jefferson, Madison and the Forging of a Friendship.
DAACS Conversations
Join DAACS staff and DAACS collaborating scholars for a diverse range of conversations on ground-breaking new archaeological research in the American South and Caribbean. Multiple dates.
Previous Programs and Recordings
Founding Partisans: Hamilton, Madison, Jefferson, Adams and the Brawling Birth of American Politics
A "Pursuits of Knowledge" conversation with bestselling historian and Pulitzer Prize finalist H.W. Brands discussing his book, Founding Partisans: Hamilton, Madison, Jefferson, Adams and the Brawling Birth of American Politics, from June 17th, 2025.
Black Poets and the Patriots who Mocked them in Jefferson's America
The 2025 Thomas Jefferson Foundation lecture with historian David Waldstreicher from May 12th, 2025.
Jefferson & Adams: A Stage Play
A "Pursuits of Knowledge" production based off an original play written by Howard Ginsberg, featuring Bill Barker, Abigail Schumann, and Sam Goodyear, from May 6th & 7th, 2025.
Traitor-wife: Peggy Shippen Arnold and Revolutionary America
A Fellow's Forum with Charlene M. Boyer Lewis, the Larry J. Bell Distinguished Professor in American History at Kalamazoo College, from April 24th, 2025.
Against Constitutional Originalism: A Historical Critique
A "Pursuits of Knowledge" discussion with Jonathan Gienapp, associate professor of History and Law at Stanford University, from April 14th, 2025.
Thomas Jefferson and the Dream of an American Prime Meridian
A Fellow's Forum with James E. Lewis, Jr., professor of History at Kalamazoo College, from April 3rd, 2025.
Making Revolution from the Ground Up: Local Committees and the Popular Politics of American Independence
A Fellow's Forum with Donald Johnson, associate professor of History at North Dakota State University, from March 27th, 2025.
Mac & Cheese and the Pursuit of Happiness: Thomas Jefferson and the Invention of an American Culinary Tradition
A Fellow's Forum with Pierangelo Castagneto, Research Coordinator at the International Center for Studies on Italian Immigration (Genoa), from March 20th, 2025.
Silent America: Indentured Servitude, White Poverty, and Origins of the United States
A Fellow’s Forum with Bartholomew H. Sparrow, University of Texas at Austin professor of Government, from March 18th, 2025.
On Women History Makers
A "Pursuits of Knowledge" conversation with Anthea Hartig, Director of the Smithsonian National Museum of American History, and Elizabeth Babcock, Director of the Smithsonian American Women's History Museum, from March 11th, 2025.
The Grimkes: The Legacy of Slavery in an American Family
A "Pursuits of Knowledge" discussion with Kerri Greenidge, associate professor of History at Tufts University, from February 4th, 2025.
Ursula Granger: An American Founding Storyteller and Her Stories
A Fellow's Forum with master storyteller Sheila Arnold from January 21st, 2025.
Archive of Previously Held Talks, Lectures, Symposia, and Conferences
A list of talks, lectures, symposia, and conferences held or sponsored by Monticello's Robert H. Smith International Center for Jefferson Studies since 2020 with links to recorded sessions and archived descriptions.
Through a fellowship program, international scholarly conferences, panel discussions, teacher workshops, lectures, and curriculum-based tours, the ICJS establishes relationships with people from around the world.