Monticello.org Invites Social Media Participation
- By Kathy McHoes
- January 27, 2011
Following the Phase 1 launch of its newly designed website, the Thomas Jefferson Foundation (TJF) has opened up Monticello.org to visitors, inviting them to comment on, tag, and favorite content across the website. In keeping with TJF’s goal of “engaging global audiences in a dialogue with Jefferson’s ideas”, the new website now reflects the voices of Monticello’s own staff (ranging from guides and volunteers to researchers) and the broader community of Jefferson enthusiasts. Over 200 fans have already joined the Monticello community since its soft launch in late December. Since online community engagement can’t happen without creating the tools and environment to foster it, we took some important steps to help make this happen. Read more.
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