The Monticello Community Gathering is being organized by representatives of descendants of the various families with connections to Thomas Jefferson's Monticello plantation. The committee is made up of:
Prinny Anderson
Linda Carr-Kraft
Diana Redmon
Connye Richardson
Debbie Truscott
David Works
There are also many other individuals contributing time and expertise.
History
At the 2002 Annual Meeting of The Monticello Association, the Membership Advisory Committee presented its final report. Among its recommendations was the idea of the Monticello Association taking the lead in forming a new organization called the Families of Jefferson's Monticello. The Association overwhelmingly voted to not support the creation of such an organization.
In 2003, the Hemings Family held a very successful reunion at Monticello. After this reunion, several people, including the late John H. Works, brought up the idea of some type of general gathering along these same lines. Over time, serious discussions ensued, an ad hoc group formed and plans were made. This has culminated in this year's event.