Thomas Jeffersons life reflected the essence of this quote. As a political leader, he showed adaptability in both diplomacy ...

As America marks 250 years, a balanced case for Thomas Jefferson—acknowledging slavery and failures while defending the ...

Archaeologists have uncovered a previously unknown remnant of Thomas Jefferson’s era at Monticello: a brick kiln used to ...

The White House marked Thomas Jefferson's birthday with a message hailing him as a visionary author of the Declaration of ...

Researchers think the newly unearthed structure was used to fire and cure bricks during construction of the site’s original ...

For many years now, archaeologists have been studying Monticello, the 18th-century plantation and home of Thomas Jefferson. They, however, keep making new finds. Not too long ago, researchers ...

A new book by historian Annette Gordon-Reed explores the former US president’s writings on race throughout his life ...

Americans first celebrated George Washington’s birthday in 1885 and in 1971 decided to honor all of our commanders-in-chief with President’s Day. Next week, staffers at Monticello will mark the birth ...

Thomas Jefferson owned more than 600 slaves over the course of his life, and through research, a more complete picture is emerging of the third president of the United States. Six additional ...

From August 1784 to September 1789, Thomas Jefferson lived in Paris, France, where he was stationed as the United States Minister to France. He adored his life there, absorbing the music, architecture ...