Join author Marc Leepson as he speaks about the surprising history of preservation at one of America’s most historic homes.
Burdened by debt, the heirs of Thomas Jefferson were forced to part with Monticello, and over the years the home came perilously close to being lost forever. The preservation and rehabilitation of the home was made possible by the dedication, resources, and tenacity of the Levy family. For ninety years the Levy family held on to Jefferson’s home, and spearheaded the campaign to save the national landmark for future generations.
Marc Leepson is the author of several historic and biographical books as well as numerous articles for publications including The Washington Post, The New York Times, The New York Times Book Review, Chicago Tribune, The Baltimore Sun, and Smithsonian.
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