Monticello, the estate of Thomas Jefferson, is a World Heritage Site, but it is also a significant site of local history in Charlottesville and Albemarle County. We spoke with historian Jane Kamensky, President and CEO of Monticello, about how to understand the site, how the museum encourages civic engagement, and the significance of the 1776–2026 anniversary.

Learn more about visiting Monticello at monticello.org. And learn more about the region's historic offerings through the travel itineraries at visitchatlottesville.org

Founding Footprints is a production of VA250 - America: Made in Virginia The Virginia Audio Collective at WTJU 91.1 FM

Hosted by Dr. Benjamin Bernard with sound design by Sage Tanguay and Ben Larsen and music provided by Blue Dot Sessions.

Virginia is for History Lovers

Food is one of the most accessible (and delightful) ways we gain insight into a culture. In this episode, we speak with Leni Sorenson, a culinary historian and farmer, whose emphasis on Black cooks and rural life ways helps frame our conceptions of food in Virginia.

You can keep up with Leni Sorenson on her website: https://www.indigohouse.us/ And learn more about the region's historic offerings through the travel itineraries at https://www.visitcharlottesville.org/things-to-do/history-museums/founding-footprints/

Founding Footprints is a production of VA250 - America: Made in Virginia The Virginia Audio Collective at WTJU 91.1 FM

Hosted by Dr. Benjamin Bernard with sound design by Sage Tanguay and music provided by Blue Dot Sessions.

Virginia is for History Lovers

Apple cultivation has a deep history that intertwines with the European settlement of North America. In this episode of Founding Footprints, we learn about apple trees and hard cider from Charlotte Shelton, one of the owners of Albemarle Ciderworks.

You can find more information about Albemarle Ciderworks on their website: https://www.albemarleciderworks.com/ And even more about the region's historic offerings through the travel itineraries at https://www.visitcharlottesville.org/things-to-do/history-museums/founding-footprints/

Founding Footprints is a production of VA250 - America: Made in Virginia The Virginia Audio Collective at WTJU 91.1 FM

Hosted by Dr. Benjamin Bernard with sound design by Sage Tanguay and music provided by Blue Dot Sessions.

Virginia is for History Lovers