Fire Bell in the Night
October 6, 2018 |
Experience an evening with Thomas Jefferson at his Poplar Forest plantation in the aftermath of the Missouri Compromise of 1820. “Fire Bell in the Night” brings history to life with a guided tour where participants interact with historical actors and interpreters in and around Jefferson’s retreat house, exploring the fears and hopes of Thomas Jefferson, the enslaved men and women and our new nation. Offered for one night only!
Hear Jefferson’s anxiety regarding the Missouri Compromise, which he said was “the death knell of the Union.” Engage with Burwell Colbert, Jefferson’s enslaved butler, and other enslaved workers on the property as they ruminate on their concerns about this political compromise that ensured their continued enslavement at the same time it secured others’ freedom. Observe how Jefferson and the enslaved individuals at Poplar Forest wrestled with the idea and the institution of slavery in this dynamic program performed by a stellar cast of interpreters and actors, including, courtesy of Colonial Williamsburg, Bill Barker as Thomas Jefferson.
Tours will begin at 6 p.m. and run every 30 minutes through 8 p.m. Tickets are $25 per person and will be available online. Sponsored in part by an American Evolution™ grant, The News & Advanceand Progress Printing Plus.
The 2019 Commemoration, American Evolution™ marks the 400th anniversary of several pivotal events that occurred in Virginia in 1619. Featured programs, events and legacy projects will highlight many historic firsts, including the first permanent English colony in North America, the first representative legislative assembly, the arrival of the first recorded Africans in English North America, the recruitment of English women to the colony and the first official English Thanksgiving.
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Website:
www.americanevolution2019.com |
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Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest |
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Forest, VA |
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| Contact Information |
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press@poplarforest.org |
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