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The 39-year relationship between Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings was never completely hidden. Neighbors in the vicinity of Monticello knew about it in the 1790s, and the whole nation was made aware of their connection during Jefferson’s campaign for president in 1800. Madison Hemings, one of their sons, published details about his parents’ lives together following their deaths. Yet, over the last two centuries, people have chosen not to believe the story or trivialize it. Those who did pay attention to the story, usually have framed it to reflect their own views on slavery, white supremacy, and gender.

What do we know about the complex, intertwined relationship between four generations of the Hemingses’ and Jefferson’s white family? And how have historians and commentators chosen to characterize this relationship?

The 39-year relationship between Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings was never completely hidden. Neighbors in the vicinity of Monticello knew about it in the 1790s, and the whole nation was made aware of their connection during Jefferson’s campaign for president in 1800. Madison Hemings, one of their sons, published details about his parents’ lives together following their deaths. Yet, over the last two centuries, people have chosen not to believe the story or trivialize it. Those who did pay attention to the story, usually have framed it to reflect their own views on slavery, white supremacy, and gender.

What do we know about the complex, intertwined relationship between four generations of the Hemingses’ and Jefferson’s white family? And how have historians and commentators chosen to characterize this relationship?

Independent political commentator and columnist Eric Sondermann will lead a discussion of the election (which will have occurred over a month in the past); what it means and how the results should be interpreted; what both parties should take away from it; and how it will shape our politics going forward.

Independent political commentator and columnist Eric Sondermann will lead a discussion of the election (which will have occurred over a month in the past); what it means and how the results should be interpreted; what both parties should take away from it; and how it will shape our politics going forward.

We will describe our approach to adult birding education. Learning about birds involves more than visually identifying birds; it is equally important to understand bird habitats, behavior, migration and many other aspects of their lives as well as how humans interact with them. To this end, and to fulfill its mission of education, conservation and research, Denver Audubon has Beginning Birding classes and a year-long intensive Master Birder program. Under development is an Intermediate Birding program. We will describe these programs and what we see as unique and important about them to provide budding amateur ornithologists with grounding in the field.

We will describe our approach to adult birding education. Learning about birds involves more than visually identifying birds; it is equally important to understand bird habitats, behavior, migration and many other aspects of their lives as well as how humans interact with them. To this end, and to fulfill its mission of education, conservation and research, Denver Audubon has Beginning Birding classes and a year-long intensive Master Birder program. Under development is an Intermediate Birding program. We will describe these programs and what we see as unique and important about them to provide budding amateur ornithologists with grounding in the field.

Crisp winter mornings; starry (or stormy) nights; sleigh rides and ice skating; joyful gatherings of friends and family. Classical composers have found much to celebrate musically in visions of wintertime. Vivaldi makes the list, of course, but he’s far from the only example! Music historian Betsy Schwarm will bring the music and the stories from behind the scenes. Classically flavored New Year’s celebrations will also have a place: music for dancing with a touch of champagne! The days may be short and the nights long, but great composers bring much opportunity for revelry!

Crisp winter mornings; starry (or stormy) nights; sleigh rides and ice skating; joyful gatherings of friends and family. Classical composers have found much to celebrate musically in visions of wintertime. Vivaldi makes the list, of course, but he’s far from the only example! Music historian Betsy Schwarm will bring the music and the stories from behind the scenes. Classically flavored New Year’s celebrations will also have a place: music for dancing with a touch of champagne! The days may be short and the nights long, but great composers bring much opportunity for revelry!