Thomas Jefferson and Alternatives to Slavery

May 17, 2011


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University of Virginia Foundation | Morven

Thomas Jefferson purchased a 1,334 acre tract in Virginia, known first as “Indian Camp” and then later named Morven, as a testing ground for various agricultural methods and labor systems that presented alternatives .. Read More
Thomas Jefferson purchased a 1,334 acre tract in Virginia, known first as “Indian Camp” and then later named Morven, as a testing ground for various agricultural methods and labor systems that presented alternatives to slavery. Scholars presented new research that reflected on Jefferson’s motivations, his relationship with anti-slavery visionary William Short, and their exchange of ideas on how to best manage this land. They presented their papers, some using graphics. Then Professor Gordon-Reed served as respondent before leading a discussion as they responded to questions from members of the audience.

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  • Unidentified Speaker,
  • Bowman, Leslie Greene
  • French, Scot A.
  • Gordon-Reed, Annette
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  • Onuf, Peter S.
  • Wayson, Billy A.
  • Winston, Randall J.
  • Wood, Nicholas P.