Visit with Thomas Jefferson
Find out how to see the third President of the United State in person May 11-13!
Visit with Thomas Jefferson
What is going on?
Lewis & Clark State Historic Site is welcoming Colonial Williamsburg Jefferson presenter Kurt Smith to portray the third President of the United States. Supported by the Lewis & Clark Society of America, Smith’s Jefferson will spend three days sharing his accomplishments, describing his role in the Louisiana Purchase, and interacting with students and visitors. This rare opportunity to speak in person with a Founding Father will be available to everyone in the Riverbend area May 11-13.
How did you get Jefferson to come?
The Lewis & Clark State Historic Site is celebrating 20 years of being open to sharing the Lewis & Clark story with the public. In honor of this moment, the Lewis & Clark Society of America wanted to reach out to a special guest in Thomas Jefferson to celebrate. The society is sponsoring the visit and making sure that all programs with Jefferson are free and open to the public. If you appreciate the society’s work, consider becoming a member today!
Who is portraying Jefferson?
Kurt Smith portrays Thomas Jefferson at Colonial Williamsburg. With years of studying Jefferson’s letters, journals, and notes, Smith is able to bring the president back to life in his own words.
Schedule
May 11
Thomas Jefferson: Man & Legacy
7 p.m. at the Wildey Theater
252 North Main Street Edwardsville, Illinois 62025
Through careful scholarship and provocative theatre, Smith presents the the humanity of the hopeful, flawed, passionate human named Thomas Jefferson.
Free to Public. For More, Contact www.wildeytheatre.com
May 12
Jefferson and Scholars at Lewis & Clark SHS
Thomas Jefferson will spend the day engaging students from local schools at the annual Lewis & Clark Education Day.
An Evening with Thomas Jefferson
6 p.m. at the Hayner Public Library – Genealogy & Local History Library
401 State St, Alton, IL 62002
The library is honored to host Kurt Smith, the official Thomas Jefferson of Colonial Williamsburg, for “An Evening with Thomas Jefferson”! Smith will present a lecture as Jefferson at our Genealogy & Local History Library!
Free to the Public. Requires Registration.
Register today by calling 1-800-613-3163!
May 13
Thomas Jefferson Tours Lewis & Clark State Historic Site
10:30 a.m. & 1 p.m. Presentations – Around the site during Departure Day festivities.
Lewis & Clark State Historic Site
1 Lewis & Clark Trail, Hartford, IL 62048
Come hear from Jefferson as he shares his accomplishments and worldview. Sponsored by the Lewis & Clark Society of America. Free to the Public.