Jefferson and Hemings: Social Implications
The panelists discussed the relationship between Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings. They talked about the cultural impact of recent DNA… read more
The panelists discussed the relationship between Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings. They talked about the cultural impact of recent DNA evidence, and whether or not Thomas Jefferson fathered at least one child with Sally Hemings. Senior Research Historian at Monticello, Cinder Stanton explained the history of the Hemings family in the Jefferson household. The panelists took questions from the audience. close
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