Program Description
Description
Between May 21 and June 16, 1791, Thomas Jefferson and James Madison traveled together through Upstate New York and parts of New England. Though the new nation was in a moment of political tension, Madison said the trip was for “health, recreation and curiosity.” In honor of Presidents' Day, join esteemed author and professor Louis Masur as he traces their journey, exploring shared interests in landscape, botany, history and Indigenous vocabulary. This lecture draws from his latest book, "Founding Friendships: Jefferson, Madison, and the Northern Tour of 1791," which brings new insight into the enduring bond between these two Founding Fathers — what Jefferson later called “a source of constant happiness.”
THIS IS A LIVE, ONLINE, INTERACTIVE LECTURE FROM ROAD SCHOLAR. Join us to watch this on the big screen in our conference room. Free, no registration.