Clocks, gongs, sundials... the world of Monticello was ruled by Thomas Jefferson’s emphasis on order through timekeeping. This livestream focused on Jefferson’s lifelong interest in clocks, and the role that timepieces played in the lives of free and enslaved people at Monticello. Watch the Q&A with Thomas Jefferson, interpreted by Bill Barker.
This livestream was made possible in part by a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities.