Preserving the White House
The evolution of the White House’s interior design under a succession of presidents was discussed as part of a conference hosted by the White House Historical Association.
386 viewsThe evolution of the White House’s interior design under a succession of presidents was discussed as part of a conference hosted by the White House Historical Association.
386 viewsA Black descendent of Thomas Jefferson and employee at Monticello, author Gayle Jessup White examined the legacies of her ancestors and the current racial debates. This program was held at T…
261 viewsThe White House Historical Association convened a meeting in Washington, D.C. of those who work at presidential sites around the country -- and of descendants of presidents from James Monroe…
710 viewsThomas 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 th…
1,498 viewsRichard Brookhiser spoke about the partnership between Presidents Jefferson and James Madison, and about how each influenced the other. His topics included the ways in which Jefferson was mu…
1,247 viewsProfessor Woody Holton discussed Thomas Jefferson’s motivations for writing the Declaration of Independence and the groups that influenced him. He also responded to questions from members of…
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