Leni Sorensen’s career path has been anything but conventional. As a folk singer, 1960s activist and then farm wife, she had a firsthand look at a few epochal social shifts before moving to Albemarle County and educating herself on how early Americans lived. Now she’s Monticello’s African American research specialist and an advocate for an authentic life.

by Kendra Hamilton

7/20/10 1:39 AM

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  • Leni Sorensen

    Leni is a renaissance woman form whom all of us can learn. A beautiful article that should inspire us to broaden our horizons and to create an opportunity to meet Leni Sorensen.

    Posted by Rowena Morrel September 25, 2010 10:11:34

  • Nice article!!

    If I knew Leni was present at Monticello one weekend soon, I'd make the trip. Yup, it's only a 200 mile trip.

    Posted by smallwoodenator@gmail.com August 03, 2010 12:38:19

  • wonderful read...

    Thank you for this beautifully written article (story). I really enjoyed reading about this amazing woman and her journey through life and all that she has accomplished.

    Posted by Jan August 02, 2010 18:50:37

  • Thats my mom!

    What a beautiful, well worded, and complete look at my mother, who is my inspiration for everything. I am so glad you had the chance to expierience what really is her everyday life and share it with everyone. I am so lucky to have grown up there with all of "that":) Thank you and Im glad you enjoyed!

    Posted by Winter Meyeres (Sorensen) July 16, 2010 12:09:00

  • Great Article

    Kendra,

    Wonderful article on a wonderful woman. Leni always makes me think of my grandmom 'ladybug" who was a great gardener, seamstress, canner and wine maker. You are a woman of many talents, Leni.
    (You ain't too bad yourself, Kendra, smile.)

    Posted by Shirley Solomon Parrish July 15, 2010 17:24:25

  • wonderful article

    What a lovely and well-written profile of a fascinating woman! Thanks Virginia Living for bringing Ms. Sorensen's story to light.

    Posted by Karen July 15, 2010 09:34:54

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