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Episode Notes
Four of the first five presidents of the United States were from Virginia, and two of them - Thomas Jefferson and James Monroe - spent significant time in Albemarle County. In this episode of Founding Footprints, we speak with Sara Bon-Harper, the Executive Director of James Monroe's Highland, to discuss current interpretations of Monroe’s career and experiences on the land.
You can find more information about James Monroe and Highland at https://highland.org/
And even more about the region's historic offerings through the travel itineraries at https://www.visitcharlottesville.org/things-to-do/history-museums/founding-footprints/
Founding Footprints is a production of VA250 - America: Made in Virginia And the Virginia Audio Collective at WTJU 91.1 FM Hosted by Dr. Benjamin Bernard with sound design by Sage Tanguay and music provided by Blue Dot Sessions.
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