Maira Kalman's depiction of Jefferson's Alcove Bed

In her latest piece for the New York Times, Maira Kalman presents a moving and funny homage to Jefferson and Monticello following a recent visit to Charlottesville.

Reader reaction has been very positive.  Over 250 comments posted were in under 24 hours, with many including references to past and planned tours of Jefferson’s mountaintop home.

See the piece at www.nyt.com »