Join our staff to hear stories and discoveries about objects in our collections in these informal talks at the visitor center galleries. Each talk will highlight specific objects and include discussion time with our Curatorial Department staff.

No registration necessary.


2024 Schedule of Talks

August 16: Almond Oil and Plaster: Jefferson’s Bust by Jean-Antoine Houdon
With Diane Ehrenpreis

September 20: Where Did Jefferson Stash All of Those Letters?
With Diane Ehrenpreis

October 18: Straight from Storage
With Tabitha Corradi and Malia Sbach

November 15: The Nation's Guest: Lafayette Comes for Dinner
With Emilie Johnson