# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Taxes
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 23 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Thu, 23 Apr, 2026 at 01:15 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: In what ways are debates over taxes actually about the meaning of American democracy?About this EventHow have debates over taxation shaped American history and its democracy? Vanessa Williamson, Brookings Institution senior fellow in governance studies, discusses her book, The Price of Democracy: The Revolutionary Power of Taxation in American History, with Justene Hill Edwards, associate professor of history at UVA and author of the award-winning Savings and Trust: The Rise and Betrayal of the Freedman's Bank (2024). They explore how tax politics and fights over taxes are not simply about money, but about broader questions central to democracy and its ideals.A limited number of lunches will be available on a first-come, first-served basis beginning at 11:30 AM. Williamson's book will be available for purchase. Parking is not available at Bond House. If you plan to drive, there is paid parking within walking distance at the Oakhurst Inn and Central Grounds Garage. For additional handicap accessible parking spots, consult the .The Nau Lab's “Touchstones of Democracy” series explores key events, places, thinkers, and texts that inform the history and principles of democracy. Leading up to the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Declaration of Independence in July 2026, this event series is showcasing recent books that expand and deepen our understanding of the era of the American Revolution—and illuminate the connections of that period to the present.The fall 2025 conversations are produced at the University of Virginia by the Karsh Institute of Democracy and the College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences. to have news about Karsh Institute events delivered directly to your inbox.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/charlottesville/taxes/100001611288590549
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
  - Location: UVA's Bond House
  - Languages: English

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Charlottesville
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: UVA's Bond House
- **lat**: 38.0295829
- **long**: -78.50449069999999
- **full address**: UVA's Bond House, 600 Brandon Avenue, Charlottesville, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Taxes being held?
  - **A:** Taxes takes place on Thu, 23 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Thu, 23 Apr, 2026 at 01:15 pm at UVA's Bond House, 600 Brandon Avenue, Charlottesville, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Taxes?
  - **A:** Taxes is organized by UVA Karsh Institute of Democracy.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Taxes is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Charlottesville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Taxes sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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