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Thomas Jefferson

Gilbert Stuart House.

North Kingstown, Rhode Island

Gilbert Stuart Birthplace

The idyllic colonial home of the artist behind the famous portraits of George Washington and Thomas Jefferson.

The 7 symbol in front of the Jefferson statue in the Rotunda.

Charlottesville, Virginia

University of Virginia's Seven Society

The story behind the mysterious symbol painted in front of the historic university's famous Rotunda.

Tombstone of Thomas Jefferson at the University of Missouri.

Columbia, Missouri

Thomas Jefferson’s Original Tombstone

The obelisk meant to mark the founding father's grave at Monticello is actually on the University of Missouri campus.

Exterior of the tavern.

Alexandria, Virginia

Gadsby's Tavern

This colonial tavern played host to George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and other famous early Americans.

With Washington Monument in the background, looking East

Washington, D.C.

Jefferson Pier Marker

A tiny monument to the unsuccessful attempt by Thomas Jefferson to place the prime meridian in Washington.

A Jewish Commodore Saved Monticello, And His Family Got Hell for It

The public debate around the Founding Father's house being in 'alien hands'.

Eliza McGraw August 3, 2016

A Family Found an Undiscovered Letter from Thomas Jefferson in Their Attic

He talked some trash about the British.

Erik Shilling July 6, 2016

Interior view of the recently excavated chemical furnace in the ground floor of the University of Virginia's Rotunda

Charlottesville, Virginia

University of Virginia’s Hidden Chemical Hearth

Hidden for 165 years inside a building designed by Thomas Jefferson are the remains of what may be America's first educational chemistry lab.

God appears to Moses as a burning bush, as depicted by Eugène Pluchart in 1848.

Moses Was Tripping, And Other Scientific Explanations For Biblical Miracles

Cara Giaimo September 25, 2015

How Do You Speak American? Mostly, Just Make Up Words

Sarah Laskow July 17, 2015