Join our livestreams this week to learn more about Jefferson’s love of books and his belief that the foundation of any democracy must rest on access to education. We’ll discuss his libraries, the ones he personally owned and others he helped found, the role of literature in his own life, and how free and enslaved people at Monticello were encouraged to – or prevented from – learning to read.

First up, join us for a live Q&A with Thomas Jefferson, interpreted by Bill Barker, on Tuesday, July 7 at 1:00 p.m. EDT.