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Sharon Historical Societys Next Free Webinar - Monticello - An in-depth look at Thomas Jeffersons beautiful home and plantation
Join us on August 8th at 7 PM for our next Free Webinar, "Monticello - An in-depth look at Thomas Jefferson’s beautiful home and plantation"
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https://www.eventbrite.com/e/396559168147About this event
The five-thousand-acre plantation, Monticello, was designed by Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States and the only president trained as an architect. Jefferson began designing Monticello after inheriting land from his father at age 26. Jefferson's home was built to serve as a plantation house, which ultimately took on the architectural form of a villa. It has many architectural antecedents, but Jefferson went beyond them to create something very much his own. He consciously sought to create a new architecture for a “new nation”.
Work began on what historians would subsequently refer to as "the first Monticello"; in 1768, on a plantation of 5,000 acres. Jefferson moved into the South Pavilion (an outbuilding) in 1770, where his new wife Martha Wayles Skelton joined him in 1772. Jefferson continued work on his original design, but how much was completed is of some dispute. In constructing and later reconstructing his home, Jefferson used a combination of free workers, indentured servants, and enslaved laborers. Jefferson began rebuilding his house based on the ideas he had acquired in Europe. The remodeling continued throughout most of his presidency (1801–1809). Although generally completed by 1809, Jefferson continued work on the present structure until his death in 1826.
In this program presented by Ron Ketelsen, president of the Sharon Historical Society, you will learn all about Monticello, from the time of conception, the design and building, the decorations and furnishings, the outbuildings, and plantation, and the preservation of this treasured historic landmark. Ron will also take you on a virtual tour of Monticello.
This presentation will be both an “in person” presentation at the Sharon Free Public Library Community Room at 7 PM as well as available on Zoom.
A question-and-answer session will follow with Ron Ketelsen.
The five-thousand-acre plantation, Monticello, was designed by Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States and the only president trained as an architect. Jefferson began designing Monticello after inheriting land from his father at age 26. Jefferson's home was built to serve as a plantation house, which ultimately took on the architectural form of a villa. It has many architectural antecedents, but Jefferson went beyond them to create something very much his own. He consciously sought to create a new architecture for a “new nation”.
Work began on what historians would subsequently refer to as "the first Monticello"; in 1768, on a plantation of 5,000 acres. Jefferson moved into the South Pavilion (an outbuilding) in 1770, where his new wife Martha Wayles Skelton joined him in 1772. Jefferson continued work on his original design, but how much was completed is of some dispute. In constructing and later reconstructing his home, Jefferson used a combination of free workers, indentured servants, and enslaved laborers. Jefferson began rebuilding his house based on the ideas he had acquired in Europe. The remodeling continued throughout most of his presidency (1801–1809). Although generally completed by 1809, Jefferson continued work on the present structure until his death in 1826.
In this program presented by Ron Ketelsen, president of the Sharon Historical Society, you will learn all about Monticello, from the time of conception, the design and building, the decorations and furnishings, the outbuildings, and plantation, and the preservation of this treasured historic landmark. Ron will also take you on a virtual tour of Monticello.
This presentation will be both an “in person” presentation at the Sharon Free Public Library Community Room at 7 PM as well as available on Zoom.
A question-and-answer session will follow with Ron Ketelsen.
Sharon Historical Society
PO Box 363
Sharon Springs, NY 13459
(518) 860-5513
Website: www.sharonhistoricalsocietyny.org