We wish everyone a happy Thanksgiving from the Thomas Jefferson Hour.
This week, we speak to four friends including Lisa Suhay, who tells us about her new book America the Grateful; Pat Brodowski, the head gardener at Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello; luthier Kevin Muiderman, who gives us an update on the ukulele he is building for Clay; and Nashville-based songwriter Brad Crisler, who tells us about his plans for Thanksgiving in Alabama.
Further Reading
America the Grateful: Where Thanksgiving Really Began by Lisa Suhay, illustrated by Savyra Meyer-Lippold
Pat Brodowski on Instagram
Brad Crisler’s Fine Portrait Miniatures
What Would Jefferson Do?
“The national government of the United States is not entitled to intrude into the religious sensibilities of the people.”
Tune in to your local public radio or join the 1776 Club to hear this episode of What Would Thomas Jefferson Do?
Clay and David discuss the history of Thanksgiving and why Jefferson didn’t endorse it, and they also express how grateful they are for the listeners of the Jefferson Hour.
In the spirit of the Thanksgiving holiday, we are joined by three favorite friends of the Jefferson Hour this week: Beau Wright, Pat Brodowski and Brad Crisler.
"The national government of the United States is not entitled to intrude into the religious sensibilities of the people."
— Clay S. Jenkinson portraying Thomas Jefferson
We wish everyone a happy Thanksgiving from the Thomas Jefferson Hour. This week, we speak to four friends including Lisa Suhay, who tells us about her new book America the Grateful; Pat Brodowski, the head gardener at Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello; luthier Kevin Muiderman, who gives us an update on the ukulele he is building for Clay; and Nashville-based songwriter Brad Crisler, who tells us about his plans for Thanksgiving in Alabama.