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.

Exec VP needed by Mr. Jefferson’s University – GED, possibly more required

For those who are looking for Executive Vice President openings and find them to be few and far betwen in the current job market…you may be in luck.

4th Annual Heritage Harvest Festival

Don’t miss this annual event tomorrow at the Maestro of Monticello’s old digs….

The Jeffersonia Blog: Weekend Edition

This Founding Father’s Declaration was adopted on this date in 1776…

Virginia’s 71st Governor Sworn In

Bob McDonell, Virginia's 71st Governor

Governor-Elect Bob McDonnell was sworn in as the 71st Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia on Saturday.

A former Attorney General and Lieutenent Colonel in the United States Army, Governor McDonnell replaced former Governor Tim Kaine after soundly thrashing Democratic opponent Craig Deeds in November.

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

Jefferson Symposium Registration Now Open

Summer on the Lawn: The 21st Jefferson Symposium is now accepting registration.

EAP Honored in Square Naming

EAP's Room at UVA

One of Mr. Jefferson‘s University’s most famous alumni is being honored by his home of Boston, Mass. with a square named in his honor. During his lifetime, Edgar Allen Poe‘s dislike for his hometown was such that he often lied about where he was from. Boston, for its part seems to be trying to strengthen the link, going so far as to naming the month of January E.A.P. month.

Monticello Mapped, Pt. I

I’m pretty sure TJ did not have access to this sort of map. But for your viewing pleasure, a couple of satellite photos of Monticello Mountain…

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“Little Monticello” Restoration Revisited

We chronicled the recently completed renovations over at the Madison’s Montpelier home. Here’s another perspective on it over at the American Presidents Blog. Click here to read about it.

And while your there, be sure to vote for the most consequential presidential election. The 1800 election, won by President Jefferson is currently in 3rd place in the poll.

Source: American Presidents Blog