'The Jefferson Brothers' book signing March 26, 2013

What was it like growing up the younger and only brother of Thomas Jefferson? Author Joanne Yeck will share insights into the life of Randolph Jefferson and his relationship with his famous brother. More than 12 years Randolph's senior, Thomas Jefferson stood in for the father his brother never knew, guiding his education and helping the younger man establish himself as a successful planter in central Virginia.

Particularly after Thomas Jefferson's retirement from the political stage, the Jefferson brothers related as planters and slaveholders—Thomas at Monticello in Albemarle County and Randolph at Snowden in Buckingham County. Life at Snowden, during and after the American Revolution, illustrates not only Randolph Jefferson's commonplace existence, but also the everyday world of planters in central Virginia. A book signing will follow the talk.

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