Thomas Jefferson Foundation

Last week, Monticello's Getting Word African American History department traveled to Philadelphia for the ASSOCIATION OF AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUMS conference! The team had the opportunity to connect with museum professionals, historians, and educators from across the country, while also sharing Getting Word's work through a presentation on “Refounding Legacies: Expanding the Nation’s Origin Story at Monticello.”

The application portal is now open for the 2027 Monticello Fellowship Program! Established in 1994, Monticello’s Robert H. Smith International Center for Jefferson Studies (ICJS) is a multidisciplinary research center that leads the study of Thomas Jefferson and his world while supporting the ongoing work of preservation and education at Monticello. The fellowship program supports scholars whose research explores Jefferson, Monticello, the founding history of the United States, and its legacies. To date, the ICJS has awarded more than 600 fellowships to researchers from across the country and around the globe! Learn more and apply at the link below. 🔗: https://lnkd.in/eSq9icT9

The application portal is now open for the 2027 Monticello Fellowship Program! Established in 1994, Monticello’s Robert H. Smith International Center for Jefferson Studies (ICJS) is a multidisciplinary research center that leads the study of Thomas Jefferson and his world while supporting the ongoing work of preservation and education at Monticello. The fellowship program supports scholars whose research explores Jefferson, Monticello, the founding history of the United States, and its legacies. To date, the ICJS has awarded more than 600 fellowships to researchers from across the country and around the globe! Learn more and apply at the link below. 🔗: https://lnkd.in/eSq9icT9

Ahead of the nation's 250th anniversary, Monticello's Bill Barker — the nation's foremost interpreter of Thomas Jefferson — participated in a Founding Fathers edition of Ceasefire alongside fellow historical interpreter Peyton Dixon as John Adams. Together, they traced the extraordinary journey of Jefferson and Adams — from co-authors, to political adversaries, to reconciled friends. Watch the full episode: https://lnkd.in/gNhEDzvb

For years, the United States has been preparing to commemorate the nation's 250th anniversary. But what comes next? The Declaration's 250th anniversary opens a 15-year civic window. Monticello's President and CEO Dr. Jane Kamensky and Made By Us Executive Director Caroline Klibanoff discuss why we must use it to build the knowledge, skills, and character for the next generation of citizens. Read now at bit.ly/4p8uLmv

Did you catch us in The New York Times? We at Monticello are honored to be featured in the publication's Revolutionary Journeys series, and to have welcomed award-winning novelist (and horology enthusiast!) Gary Shteyngart to the mountaintop. Follow the link to read his reflections on visiting Monticello with his son, and the enduring questions at the heart of the American story: bit.ly/4xNAzWp0

The story of America's founding is more complicated than it once seemed — and more complete. In the lead essay for The New York Times Magazine’s “American Visions” project, Monticello president Dr. Jane Kamensky examines how our understanding of the American Revolution has evolved over time — and why moving beyond both hero worship and historical dismissal can help us better understand the people who created, challenged, and expanded the nation's founding ideals. Read the piece here: bit.ly/4vKe7fL 

“I was one only of a band.” Jefferson didn't want to be revered — he wanted to be understood. As America turns 250, Monticello President Jane Kamensky explores what the author of the Declaration really asked of posterity: not worship, but honest, clear-eyed patriotism. Read the The Free Press essay here: bit.ly/4o3Pzeh

Back in March, Monticello Archeology uncovered remnants of a brick kiln used on the mountaintop during the early 1770s. Check out our latest video for an in-depth look at how the kiln operated, where the specialty bricks it produced were used, and what the discovery reveals about daily work and craftsmanship during Monticello’s construction! 🔗:https://lnkd.in/enwvv-M9

In a recent episode of In Pursuit, Monticello’s Andrew M. Davenport, Ph.D. sits down with Colleen Shogan for a compelling conversation on Thomas Jefferson’s Virginia, the contradictions in the Declaration of Independence, and the Sage of Monticello’s abiding belief in the generations to come. ⬇️Use the link below to watch the episode on YouTube, or listen wherever you get your favorite podcasts! https://lnkd.in/eN5kmjuX