Thomas Jefferson and the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom: A visit with author Michael Aubrecht

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Join historian Michael Aubrecht for a fascinating examination of Thomas Jefferson's philosophy of religious freedom and his role in the creation of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom. Of all Jefferson's accomplishments, this relatively minor state law was one that he chose to pay tribute to on his grave marker. Learn about the impact and influence of the Statute for Religious Freedom throughout US history, and explore the values and motives of the statute's architect.

Books will be available for purchase after the talk.

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