Monticello was a site of enslavement for over four hundred men, women, and children. Our livestreams this coming week focus on how we talk about slavery at Monticello, and our efforts to foster honest and direct dialogue about slavery’s lasting impacts.

First up: join us on Tuesday, June 16, at 1:00 p.m. for a live Q&A with veteran historical actorinterpreter Bill Barker, who is widely recognized as the foremost interpreter of Thomas Jefferson.

Mr. Barker will discuss the challenges of talking about slavery “in character,” how the interpretation of slavery and race has changed during his long career, and how current events impact his work.