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The Horses of Monticello: Equine Culture in Thomas Jefferson

When:

July 9, 2026 · 9:00 AM

Where:

200 S 3rd St, Richmond, VA

Source:

6AM City Richmond – Events

Join Dr. Carrie Bess Douglass for a fascinating look at the equestrian world of Thomas Jefferson’s Virginia. As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, a rare and timely opportunity arises to share a story that has never been fully told—the story of horses of Monticello. This book opens a window into Thomas Jefferson’s world, where horses were not only essential to transportation and farming, but also to the rhythm of daily life at Monticello. Horses of Monticello is more than history on a pag