TJB is Back

Lavender on the South Lawn

Well it was a longer break than origially expected but The Jeffersonia Blog is back. We should be back up to speed before long. Look for weekly posts beginning later this week.

TJB’s Summer Vacation

Like it is for many of you, things are hectic in the summer here at the TJB. We will be on summer vacation beginning Memorial Day and getting back into the swing of things right after Labor Day.

Architectural Ingenuity Makes Use of Space at UVA

Artist's representation of new space

Over at Mr. Jefferson’s University, where they take their landscape architecture seriously, UVAToday reports that students have transformed a space from waste to grace with some well thought out efforts.

TJ in the News

Not a Poplar Forest Poplar Tree

As Poplar Forest basks in the glory of its recent restoration (click here to read more about it), and sister-site Monticello rejoices in the new Thomas Jefferson Visitor Center, the press (the Associated Press to be exact) is still taking notice.

Happy Memorial Day

Previously known as Decoration Day, Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday in May.

Perserverence Graduates with UVA Class of ‘09

If you love heart-warming stories about perserverance and fulfilling life-long dreams keep reading.

The Mythical Botanic Garden at UVA

A graduate student in Architectural History at Mr. Jefferson’s University will research the mythicial botanic garden Thomas Jefferson dreamed up for the school.

Happy Birthday Dolly Madison!

Mrs. Madison is on the right

Today is Dolly Madison’s 241st birthday.

Around Jefferson Country: Memorial Day Edition

Here’s what’s happening in Jefferson Country heading into Memorial Day 2009:

TJ’s VA with CJ

One of the best known Thomas Jefferson impersonators, Clay Jenkinson, host of the Jefferson Hour podcast, is hosting a jaunt through Mr. Jefferson country in the fall of 09.