Interpreting Thomas Jefferson and Slavery
2020-08-15T15:15:06-04:00https://images.c-span.org/Files/713/20200815152513003_hd.jpgThomas Jefferson interpreter Bill Barker and Monticello’s Historic Interpretation Manager, Brandon Dillard, discused how depictions of both slavery and Jefferson’s life have changed over recent decades. The conversation was driven by viewer questions and Mr. Barker’s career at Independence Hall, Colonial Williamsburg and Monticello.
Thomas Jefferson interpreter Bill Barker and Monticello’s Historic Interpretation Manager, Brandon Dillard, discused how depictions of both slavery and… read more
Thomas Jefferson interpreter Bill Barker and Monticello’s Historic Interpretation Manager, Brandon Dillard, discused how depictions of both slavery and Jefferson’s life have changed over recent decades. The conversation was driven by viewer questions and Mr. Barker’s career at Independence Hall, Colonial Williamsburg and Monticello. close
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