UVA Architecture Awarded Award for Architecture

A UVA School of Architecture won top honors for its “Breath House” in an international competition aimed to help Haiti reCover from the devastation of the 2010 Earthquake.

UVA looks to Commonwealth for more $$ for Renovation

In a follow up to our blog post from last week (click here to read it)…the University of Virginia is still seeking cash to complete renovation on its iconic Rotunda.

The United States of Awesome

The Political Language blog has a cool map of the U.S. with something every state does well…

Breaking News! Monticello to brew beer again!

If you thought the good folks over at the Thomas Jefferson Foundation were going to let ol’ Sam Adams have all the fun you were sorely mistaken…

Jefferson’s Busts: Pt. I

Jefferson considered one room in his beloved Monticello his “most honorable suite”. Why?

Monticello Calender and Seeds

For those who like the Maestro of Monticello’s home residence and one or more of the following : A) not paying full price; B) Hanging pictures of historical homes on your wall; C) growing things; D) growing things that TJ himself did – read on!

Poll: Favorite TJ Nickname

 

Phi-Town hosts Da Vinci Exhibit at Dr. Franklin’s Place

Dr. Franklin’s Institute will be hosting an exhibit for Jefferson’s fellow polymath L-daVi in Phi-Town

Mr. Jefferson’s University Prof wades in on Twain Controversy

New censored editions of two famous works by Thomas Jefferson Snodgrass’s more famous alter-ego to be published in February. This is a travesty course of action in which one UVA professor cannot abide…

UVA Students Having a Ball Saving the Rotunda

The Rotunda

Proactive students at Mr. Jefferson’s University are having a ball to save its iconic architectural landmark, the Rotunda.