University of Wisconsin–Madison

The Complex Life and Legacy of Eston Hemings Jefferson at Monticello, in Madison, and Beyond

AT&T Lounge, Pyle Center

About

Eston Hemings Jefferson was the youngest son of Sally Hemings and Thomas Jefferson. Come join Prof. Christy Clark-Pujara, Rev. Dr. Alex Gee, and Dr. Jane Kamensky as they discuss the complex life of a man who was born into slavery at Monticello and later moved to Madison, and what it means for us and Madison today.

All are welcome to attend this FREE, in-person event. Light refreshments provided.

Panelists

  • Prof. Christy Clark-Pujara, Professor of History, Chair of the Department of African American Studies
  • Rev. Dr. Alex Gee, Founder and CEO of the Center for Black Excellence and Culture, Lead Pastor at Fountain of Life Covenant Church
  • Dr. Jane Kamensky, President and CEO of Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello, Jonathan Trumbull Professor of American History and emerita at Harvard University

Moderator

  • Prof. Gloria McCahon, Whiting, E. Gordon Fox Associate, Professor of History

Organizers

Wolff Center for American Thought, Culture, and Society, and the College of Letters & Science

Contact

Mindy Walker, mindy.walker@wisc.edu