Slavery at Historic Sites
This event was hosted by the Thomas Jefferson Foundation at Monticello.
Panelists talked about how slavery is represented and reconstructed at places like Thomas Jefferson’s estate, Monticello, and James Monroe’s… read more
Panelists talked about how slavery is represented and reconstructed at places like Thomas Jefferson’s estate, Monticello, and James Monroe’s home, Ash Lawn-Highland. They also discussed the problems of excavation, restoration, and historic interpretation at these sites.
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Edward Chappell Director Colonial Williamsburg Foundation->Architectural and Archaeological Research
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