Christopher Dinolfo as Christian and Michael Halling as Thomas Jefferson in the Ford’s Theatre production of Timberlake Wertenbaker’s �"Jefferson’s Garden,” directed by Nataki Garrett. Photo by Carol Rosegg. Photo

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Playwright Timberlake Wertenbaker explores the contradictions between our founding fathers' ideals and the realities of freedom in America. Christian, a Quaker pacifist, defies his family to fight in the American Revolution. Susannah, an enslaved woman, is tempted to fight for the British when they promise her liberty. On their travels, Christian and Susannah cross paths with Thomas Jefferson, George Mason and Sally Hemings.