Brainwaves Video Anthology
Annette Gordon-Reed - Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings: An American Controversy
Annette Gordon-Reed, a professor at Harvard University, wrote a groundbreaking book in the 1990s examining the relationship between Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings, an enslaved woman at Monticello. Initially interested in how...
Wonderscape
George Washington's Legacy
In 1759, George Washington married Martha Custis and focused on his life as a plantation owner and politician before becoming a key leader in the American Revolution. His military success and leadership led to his unanimous election as...
Curated Video
The Father of the Declaration of Independence
“Thomas Jefferson” reads and discusses a biography of Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States.
Curated Video
The Enslaved Household of Thomas Jefferson
This is the story of Ursula, Edith and Frances – three teenagers who Thomas Jefferson brought to the White House to train as his enslaved personal chefs.
Curated Video
Sally Hemings: Surviving Slavery and Sexual Exploitation
Sally Hemings was an enslaved woman who had several children with Founding Father Thomas Jefferson. Her story of agency and eventual emancipation remains an inspiration.
KERA
Sally Hemings Exhibit Highlights America's Complex History
Originally organized by the Jefferson estate and the Smithsonian Museum of African American History and Culture, an exhibit called “Slavery at Jefferson’s Monticello” has been expanded to include recently discovered items associated with...
Mr. Beat
Some Cool Places to Visit on Google Earth
Here is a short video about some cool historical places you can visit on Google Earth.
Ancient Lights Media
Atlas of the United States: The Southeastern Region: Virginia
This clip explores the geography, history, and some important cultural features of Virginia.
Professor Dave Explains
Thomas Jefferson: Author of the Declaration of Independence (1801 - 1809)
Thomas Jefferson was quite an interesting fellow. He was definitely a genius, as he was an expert in pretty much everything you could be an expert of. He was a great writer, too. But there is a little of hypocrisy in there for good...
Curated Video
Monticello building destroyed in afternoon fire
The fire broke out at 51 Waverly Avenue, prompting Monticello and Rock Hill firefighters to respond swiftly, working to extinguish the blaze within half an hour.
Curated Video
Ex-Monticello officer who admitted to raping underage teen reinstated to department after arrest
Jeremy Solomon admitted to sexually assaulting a 15-year-old in 2017 when he was 24 years old.
Curated Video
Black History Month highlight: Monticello native served 3 US presidents in roles on Air Force One and White House
Monticello native retired Senior Master Sgt. Roland Paramore served three U.S. presidents in his roles on Air Force One and in the White House.
Curated Video
Man accused of stabbing, beating pit bull puppy arrested by Monticello police 17 times before
A pit bull puppy is in critical but stable condition after it was stabbed in the head and badly beaten in Monticello by a man who police say has a long criminal history and was on parole.
Getty Images
Montage: Narrator speaks at 1959 Chicago Auto Show
WS pretty female narrator speaks about the 1959 AMC Ambassador while standing at the passenger door side / WS Narrator speaks on the car's raised platform while the Ambassador revolves on a turntable / WS Narrator speaks while a small...
Getty Images
Montage: AMC display at 1959 Chicago Auto Show
WS PAN RIGHT across AMC display at the 1959 Chicago Auto Show; white Ambassador in foreground; special Ambassador Monticello in turntable on background; also visible is a 1959 Rambler American station wagon / WS a different section of...
Curated Video
Officials in eastern Iowa say a dam failure and flooding from the Moquoketa River has damaged numerous homes and businesses and caused millions of dollars in damage.
HEADLINE: Flooding causes millions in damage in Iowa
CAPTION: Officials in eastern Iowa say a dam failure and flooding from the Moquoketa River has damaged numerous homes and businesses and caused millions of dollars in damage. (July...
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: "The Hemingses of Monticello" Tells the Untold Story of Sally Hemmings
Contains an audio and written account of the story of Sally Hemings, a slave on Thomas Jefferson's estate. NPR provides an excerpt from the book "The Hemingses of Monticello: An American Family" by Annette Gordon-Reed.