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.

New Sheriff for Mr. J’s U.’s School af Architecture

There is a new sheriff dean in town (if your town is Charlottesville, Virginia, home to Mr. Jefferson’s University’s School of Architecture).

Poplar Forest in the Press

Poplar Forest is celebrating the 200th anniversary of Jefferson’s retirement and his first stay at his low-key retreat. They have put quite a bit of effort in restoring it and the press has taken notice.

TJB Weekend Edition: TJ’s Backyard

Things are in full swing at the former homes of our third President. Here are some events to check out this weekend:

• Saturday, May 16th –Monticello is extending its hours till 7 pm in honor of graduation. They are also hosting an edible plant walk through the Monticello Vegetable Garden. Click here for details.
• And don’t forget to visit Poplar Forest for the slide show talk on Palladio and the accompanying tour. Click here for details.

Source: Monticello, Poplar Forest

TJ and Paper Models Pt II

A while back we blogged about the Monticello paper model, which has become one of our most popular posts (click here to find it).

We’ve found some other paper models which we thought you might enjoy.