Important step forward - thank you Microsoft.

This reflection, left by a visitor to Montpelier’s “Mere Distinction of Colour" exhibition, seems appropriate as we pause to honor #MartinLutherKing and his dream. #MLKDay #resilience #courage #kindness #MereDistinction #LeaveYourVoice #MyMontpelier #SavingPlaces #TrustSites…

Protecting nature can no longer fall to park rangers and environment ministers alone—saving the planet requires a multisector approach. Here’s what that could like: nature.ly/2RtcjH9

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This just makes me happy. Thank you Dog.

To celebrate #WorldRatDay read our #blogpost about how #rats helped us rebuild Madison's Home! buff.ly/2YOjECJ 📸Jenniffer Powers, courtesy of The Montpelier Foundation. #MyMontpelier #MuseumsFromHome #SavingPlaces #ThisPlaceMatters #VAFoothills #VirginiaMuseums #VistVA

George Washington faced a dilemma in 1793: did he have authority to order Congress to meet elsewhere during a yellow fever epidemic? Check out Montpelier’s Digital Doorway buff.ly/3dMhsD4 to learn what advice he received from Madison. Image courtesy of @LibraryCompany

Madison wrote in 1805: “Say every thing to Dr. Physic that can express my gratitude esteem & regard.” Montpelier also expresses gratitude, esteem, & regard to all healthcare workers today – truly our health heroes! #MuseumsThankHealthHeroes #SavingPlaces

“Who’s Laughing Now, Assholes?” A Letter from Henry David Thoreau to Literature Faculties at Cushy Liberal Arts Schools - McSweeney’s Internet Tendency mcsweeneys.net/articles/whos-…

I grew up on a Virginia farm, Mr. President—our potatoes are fine. And as the only medical doctor among our nation's governors, I suggest you stop taking hydroxychloroquine. Let's all get back to work.

Finally having to retire this t-shirt to rag bag. Bought at the Women’s March lo those many years ago. Ahead of its time.

I would like to take this moment to thank every one of these officers for resigning. I have no doubt that we are all safer without them. #BlackLivesMatter cnn.com/2020/06/05/us/…

National Trust for Historic Preservation Statement on Confederate Monuments | National Trust for Historic Preservation savingplaces.org/press-center/m…

Important piece from Olivia B. Waxman, also @obwax on bluesky in TIME. No matter what school looks like this year, teachers must have difficult but necessary dialogues with students about race, citizenship, & the Constitution. Kudos to the National Constitution Center for giving them the tools. time.com/5864302/teachi…

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Challenge accepted Charlynn!

"Textually, the words 'unlawful assembly' embody a tension, even a contradiction—because the First Amendment, in its very terms, protects 'the right of the people peaceably to assemble,'" @Profepps writes: theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/…

I'm not watching the RNC convention. (I'm supposed to be writing!) But I can't resist offering this Federalist campaign fodder from the election of 1800. "GOD--AND A RELIGIOUS PRESIDENT.... OR JEFFERSON--AND NO GOD!!!" When all else fails, rely on fear. Fear as politics.

Super idea! Thank you Highland (and Sara).