Skip to Main Content

The Road to Monticello

Thomas Jefferson was born in the Colony of Virginia on April 13, 1743. Upon his father’s death, Jefferson inherited several thousand acres of land — including the land in which he would one day build his home, Monticello.
Go to episode
chevrons
Clip Season 1 Episode 1 Length 02:59 Premiere: 05/08/17

Thomas Jefferson

Recent Episodes

Sponsored by:

Blue background with illustration and text about KET's GED program FastForward being used nationwide with a 90% pass rate

Clips & Previews

Season 1 Episodes

Part 2
S1 E2 Length 1:24:43 Premiere Date 02/01/97

Part 1
S1 E1 Length 1:27:13 Premiere Date 02/01/97

An American Enigma
Clip Length 04:59 Premiere Date 05/08/17

The Road to Monticello
Clip Length 02:59 Premiere Date 05/08/17

See All Episodes

caret down

TV Schedules

Jump to Recent Airdates

Upcoming

Life/Liberty: Our Sacred Honor - S1 E1

Filmmaker Ken Burns tells the story of Thomas Jefferson, beginning with his youth in the Virginia wilderness and his early political career.

  • Saturday August 8, 2026 6:00 am ET on KET2
  • Saturday August 8, 2026 5:00 am CT on KET2

Liberty:The Age of Experiments/The Pursuit of Happiness - S1 E2

Jefferson's terms as secretary of state and vice president, and his election to the presidency; the highs and lows of Jefferson's retirement to Monticello.

  • Sunday August 9, 2026 6:00 am ET on KET2
  • Sunday August 9, 2026 5:00 am CT on KET2

Recent

No recent airdates

Top

Explore KET