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The Horses of Monticello: Equine Culture in Thomas Jefferson's Virginia

When:

July 9, 2026 · 12:00 PM

Where:

Virginia Museum of History & Culture, 428 N Boulevard, Richmond, VA

Source:

6AM City Richmond – Events

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 page. It brings to life the elegance, utility, and symbolism of horses in early America, connecting Jefferson’s