Episodes

  • "A Rich Spot of Earth" - Amaranths, Garden Pests, and Ginkgos

    "A Rich Spot of Earth" - Amaranths, Garden Pests, and Ginkgos
    Jul 26 2024
    19 mins
  • "Like a shock of electricity": Jefferson and the Intolerable Acts

    "Like a shock of electricity": Jefferson and the Intolerable Acts
    Jul 21 2024
    8 mins
  • When News of Independence Travels

    When News of Independence Travels
    Jul 12 2024
    Americans today celebrate July 4th as the birthday of the country, but how about in 1776? In this episode, Monticello Guide Kyle Chattleton presents a belated holiday episode to reflect on how slowly news of independence spread in July of 1776, and how John Adams thought our parades and fireworks would fall on July 2nd.
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    6 mins
  • Object(-ive) History at Monticello

    Object(-ive) History at Monticello
    Jul 5 2024
    30 mins
  • Games at Monticello

    Games at Monticello
    Jul 1 2024
    Chess, dominoes, running races, and “royal” games of Goose — these were among the many different games played at Monticello during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. In this episode of Mountaintop History, Monticello guide Kyle Chattleton shares a few stories of entertainment from Monticello’s past.
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    3 mins
  • Hamilton vs. Jefferson

    Hamilton vs. Jefferson
    Jun 21 2024
    Monticello guide Holly Haliniewski shares the story of one of America’s most famous rivalries. Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson played instrumental roles in the creation of America, and had completely different visions for the future of the country. But while a lot of recent attention has been paid to their disagreements, an object found at Monticello today might point to a deeper level of respect between the two.
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    8 mins
  • Roses, Strawberries, Tulip Poplars and Fringe Trees

    Roses, Strawberries, Tulip Poplars and Fringe Trees
    Jun 14 2024
    19 mins
  • Thomas Jefferson's Health Habits

    Thomas Jefferson's Health Habits
    Jun 7 2024
    8 mins