Evening Public Program and Reception: Founding Friends, Founding Foes: John Adams and Thomas Jefferson
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum
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Founding Friends, Founding Foes: John Adams and Thomas Jefferson (6:00–7:30 PM)
Drawing on Monticello's acclaimed Founding Friends, Founding Foes program, the discussion will explore how Adams and Jefferson navigated friendship, fierce political rivalry, and reconciliation while helping establish the foundations of American democracy. As America marks its Semiquincentennial, this conversation invites participants to consider how respectful disagreement, collaboration, and shared civic values remain essential to our constitutional republic.
- Dr. Kurt Graham, President & CEO, Adams Presidential Center
- Dr. Jane Kamensky, Thomas Jefferson's Monticello
- Moderated by Dr. Janet Tran, Director, Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum
Feast of Reason Reception (7:30-8:30 PM)
Following the panel discussion, guests are invited to a public reception featuring Monticello's Feast of Reason conversation cards—a facilitated experience designed to inspire thoughtful civic dialogue and meaningful conversations.
This event is free to the public.
Addams/Jefferson
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