Discover the design, construction, and development of a unique style, “The Blue Ridge Directoire,” showing influences from French, Classical, and Provincial designs. After his retirement, Jefferson returned to Monticello, relying to a great extent on the skills of his free and enslaved local tradespeople to build and decorate Monticello. His principal African American joiner was an enslaved woodworker named John Hemings.
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Expert Insights: Cesar Chelor and Jethro Jones
Join Scott Merrifield, architectural historian, as he offers an in-depth look at the Black toolmakers, Cesar Chelor and Jethro Jones featured in the “I Made This” exhibition.
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A Charles Dickens Christmas
Gabe Stone, Mark Nixon, David Gardner, and Su Tarr present a holiday show featuring readings from a variety of Charles Dickens' writings paired with Victorian Christmas carols.
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Santa's Stories
Join Santa and Mrs. Claus as they share some of their favorite stories worldwide.
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