Monticello beginnings, Jefferson's wife, Sally Hemmings & The Getting Word with Robin on the Road

Join me, Robin on the Road, Your Concierge for all things Travel, as I take you on a tour of Monticello. I will cover the beginning when a 14-year-old Jefferson inherits the property. We will discuss his marriage to Martha Wales Skelton and the tragedy of losing her and so many of his children. Taking his grief to Paris along with his slave Sally Hemmings and the relationship they shared for 40 years. I will tell you about the amazing Getting Word Oral History project at Monticello and how it has changed our understanding of slave life there. I will give you my recommendations for your trip.

This video is part of my Monticello deep dive.