Hosted by the Texas Chapter | Funded by The Benton Family Foundation
Primarily recognized for his political roles, Thomas Jefferson devoted himself to creating a lasting American nation. He understood that the arts could help forge an American identity and create international respect for the young republic. As an architect, designer, collector, and patron, Jefferson made substantial contributions to the arts, so much so that the architect Benjamin Henry Latrobe credited him with the planting the arts in America. This talk explores Jefferson’s ideas and influence on artists and architects.
Susan R. Stein is the Richard Gilder Senior Curator at Monticello. She has been involved in the presentation, restoration, and interpretation of Monticello since 1986, overseeing the Curatorial, Restoration, and Interpretation departments for much of her career. Recent projects include the restoration and furnishing of the upper floors, Jefferson’s private suite, the north and south wings (including an exhibition about Sally Hemings), and structures on Mulberry Row.
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Susan R. Stein