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At Home with Mr. Jefferson (HIS 549)

Continuing Education Course

On a little mountaintop in Charlottesville, VA, the power of place merges with the power of timeless ideas. Explore the enlightened spirit of this most complex and fascinating of the founding fathers by examining Jefferson from inside his world at Monticello. Take a look at his personal life, the effect that the estate had on his power and personality, and Monticello as a center of power and influence for those who followed.

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