African American Museum presents "Slavery at Jefferson’s Monticello: Paradox of Liberty"

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The African American Museum will present “Slavery at Jefferson’s Monticello: Paradox of Liberty,” a groundbreaking and widely acclaimed exhibition with a powerful message. Dallas will be the first city to host the updated touring exhibition, which brings to life the story of slavery at Monticello through more than 300 objects, works of art, documents and artifacts unearthed at the storied plantation.

The exhibition features new items never seen outside of Monticello, including a special feature on Sally Hemings, one of the most famous African American women in American history. As an enslaved woman at the age of 16, Hemings negotiated with one of the most powerful men in the nation ensuring she would receive “extraordinary privileges” and achieve freedom for her children. Jefferson fathered at least six children with Hemings, four of whom survived to adulthood.

The African American Museum will present “Slavery at Jefferson’s Monticello: Paradox of Liberty,” a groundbreaking and widely acclaimed exhibition with a powerful message. Dallas will be the first city to host the updated touring exhibition, which brings to life the story of slavery at Monticello through more than 300 objects, works of art, documents and artifacts unearthed at the storied plantation.

The exhibition features new items never seen outside of Monticello, including a special feature on Sally Hemings, one of the most famous African American women in American history. As an enslaved woman at the age of 16, Hemings negotiated with one of the most powerful men in the nation ensuring she would receive “extraordinary privileges” and achieve freedom for her children. Jefferson fathered at least six children with Hemings, four of whom survived to adulthood.

The African American Museum will present “Slavery at Jefferson’s Monticello: Paradox of Liberty,” a groundbreaking and widely acclaimed exhibition with a powerful message. Dallas will be the first city to host the updated touring exhibition, which brings to life the story of slavery at Monticello through more than 300 objects, works of art, documents and artifacts unearthed at the storied plantation.

The exhibition features new items never seen outside of Monticello, including a special feature on Sally Hemings, one of the most famous African American women in American history. As an enslaved woman at the age of 16, Hemings negotiated with one of the most powerful men in the nation ensuring she would receive “extraordinary privileges” and achieve freedom for her children. Jefferson fathered at least six children with Hemings, four of whom survived to adulthood.

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WHERE

African American Museum
3536 Grand Ave.
Dallas, TX 75201
https://www.monticelloindallas.com/

TICKET INFO

Free-$10
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