A Visit with Thomas Jefferson

Thursday, October 24, 2024
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Bethlehem Lutheran, 720 S. Second St. Mankato-Heritage Room

Thomas Jefferson was author of the Declaration of American Independence and the Statute of Virginia for Religious Freedom, father of the University of Virginia. (He didn’t consider being President worth mentioning – he referred to it as “a splendid misery”). He was also a lawyer, natural scientist, applied mathematician, agronomist, inventor, architect, moral philosopher, linguist, amateur musician, and gourmet. As a lifelong slave owner, he worked throughout his life to end that institution and failed – both in the civic arena and in his own affairs. Join Tony Filipovich as he portrays Jefferson, offering some of this renowned and multi-talented character's thoughts on democratic government, civil society, and public service. Dr. Filipovich will conclude by making himself available for questions and conversation.

• Presenter: Tony Filipovich: Tony Filipovich, Ph.D., retired MSU professor, has been re-enacting Thomas Jefferson for over 30 years.
• Sponsor: Anne Fletcher