Botany, Empire and the Birth of an Obsession May 23, 2009

British author Andrea Wulf will tell the tale of a small group of 18th-century naturalists who made England a nation of gardeners, a story that began in America. The lecture honors Lynn Richmond, Monticello's former vegetable gardener. A book signing will follow. Free; no registration required. Box lunches are available by calling (434) 984-9826.