2017 Sunday Lecture Series

2017 HCC&M Sunday Lecture Series: Virginia’s Gardens: Past & Present

Sunday, March 19, 2017

2:00 pm

Peter Hatch presents “Thomas Jefferson’s Revolutionary Garden.”

Thomas Jefferson wrote that "the greatest service which can be rendered any country is to add a useful plant to its culture." Explore the revolutionary garden and cuisine Thomas Jefferson created at his 1,000-foot-long, terraced vegetable garden with Peter J. Hatch, the celebrated author and professional gardener who served as Monticello’s Director of Gardens and Grounds for 35 years. Hatch calls Jefferson’s garden “an experimental laboratory, an Ellis Island of new and unusual vegetable novelties from around the globe.” Hatch will examine some of the 330 vegetable and 170 fruit varieties Jefferson cultivated and his role in supporting farmer’s markets and promoting vegetable cookery and their inspiration for today's farm-to-table movement.

Book signing, wine, and cheese reception with author immediately follow the presentation.

All proceeds benefit preservation and education programs at Historic Christ Church & Museum.

Location: Historic Christ Church & Museum, 420 Christ Church Road, Weems, VA 22576

Cost: Tickets are $125.00 for the four-part series or $35.00 for each presentation. Contact the Foundation office at 804-438-2441 to purchase tickets by check or credit card. Click here to purchase tickets online.