CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – The Thomas Jefferson Foundation, the private, nonprofit organization that owns and operates Monticello, announced this past Friday at its annual Independence Day Celebration and Naturalization Ceremony the launch of a new initiative: Declaration Book Club. Created with support from More Perfect, this engaging three-part reading and discussion tool kit is designed for learners of all ages to delve into the enduring principles of the Declaration of Independence and their relevance today.
“The Declaration Book Club is one of the many exciting elements of our celebration of the nation’s 250th birthday in 2026,” said Jane Kamensky, president of Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello. “We think Americans are hungry for the opportunity to rediscover, discuss, and celebrate the Declaration. We can all take inspiration from its global impact and lasting legacy.”
The Declaration Book Club consists of a free, downloadable kit that is designed to be used over three meetings.
Meeting 1: 1776 — Participants will explore the creation of the Declaration, analyzing Jefferson’s original drafts, Congress’s revisions, and the revolutionary ideals that shaped the nation’s birth…