CBC Ideas - Jefferson House
? UNESCO - Francesco Bandarin

CBC Ideas - Jefferson House

Interesting discussion on some of the new historical aspects that have come to light with the excavation at Monticello of the living quarters of Sally Hemmings, who is said to be the mother of six of Thomas Jefferson's children. The venue is part of the Monticello and the University of Virginia in Charlottesville World Heritage site, which is currently being proposed for expansion to a tentative site by the name of "Thomas Jefferson Buildings". The evolving interpretation for this site is shaped by stories like the Hemmings domicile.

The article begins at 19:21 on the audio player.

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