Thomas Jefferson & the University of Virginia

Thomas Jefferson devoted the last years of his life to founding one of the first secular colleges in the United States, the University of Virginia. In this week’s livestreams, we’ll explore Jefferson’s vision for the university, and the enslaved people whose labor made that vision a reality. First up, join us for a live Q&A with Thomas Jefferson, interpreted by Bill Barker, on Tuesday, September 1, at 1:00 p.m. EDT. We'll discuss what Jefferson called “the hobby of my old age,” the founding of UVA.